Making an offer on a home

Contract of sale for buying a home

Find out what goes into the legal contract between you and the seller. Learn your rights and responsibilities with forming a contract.

Cooling-off period

When you sign the contract, you have 5 business days to change your mind. Find out about how to back out of a contract during the cooling-off period.

Home and contents insurance

In most cases, you should take out home insurance from the contract date. Find out how insurance works with your mortgage and body corporate fees.

Inspections

Get an inspection done to identify issues with a property. Find out about building inspections, pest inspections and swimming pool inspections.