In NSW, you can't legally list a property for sale until a contract of sale has been prepared with the required disclosure documents attached.
Selling a property in Bondi, Vaucluse or Coogee starts with paperwork, not photography. NSW law requires a contract to be prepared and available before a property can be marketed for sale.
This includes the title search, a planning (Section 10.7, formerly Section 149) certificate, drainage diagram, and, if applicable, a swimming pool compliance certificate, increasingly relevant for Sydney homes with pools. Missing any of these can delay a listing going live.
Units require a strata inspection report or the underlying strata records, so buyers and their conveyancers can review the owners corporation's finances and by-laws. Ordering this early avoids a bottleneck once offers start coming in.
Vendors can add special conditions covering settlement period, deposit release, or existing tenancy arrangements. We review these with you before the contract goes to market so it reflects the terms you actually want.
No, NSW law requires the contract and prescribed documents to be prepared before a property can be lawfully advertised for sale.
For a standard property, typically 2–5 business days once title and certificate searches are back.
A complete, well-prepared contract avoids delays once your agent starts fielding offers, and reduces the chance of a buyer's solicitor finding a reason to renegotiate. We can typically turn a sale contract around within a few business days.
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This article is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on your specific circumstances, please get in touch.