We’ve collated the best Brisbane buyers search checklist for you to conduct BEFORE you sign on the dotted line. Each search includes a link to the information & application page for you to get the ball rolling.
When purchasing new property, it’s important to do your research. By doing your research, you can have peace of mind in the knowledge that the property you are about to purchase won’t come complete with any unwanted hidden surprises. Good luck and happy purchasing.
Brisbane Buyers Search Checklist for Residential Property
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1. Current Title Search
Includes information such as registered owner details, lessee, licensee, permittee, trustee (e.g. company, corporation or individual/s)
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2. Registered Plan
Registered Encumbrances, interests and administrative advices
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3. Land Tax
Applying for a clearance certificate will help protect you against paying the seller’s land tax.
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4. QLD Transport and Main Roads
Current proposals, resumption information for roads, ports and rail.
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5. Flood Search
Whether the property has flooded and the level of the last flood
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6. Rates Search
A current rates balance enquiry is generally undertaken to confirm the account balance just before settlement of a property transfer.
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7. Town Planning Search
Town planning information including zoning, use and future use.
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8. Sewerage, stormwater and drainage plan
Position of sewerage, stormwater drains and drainage pipes.
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9. QCAT Tree Register and minor civil dispute (fences) searches.
Details of orders in relation to trees and fences on property under the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011
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10. Energex / Ergon
Check connection tariffs, guarantees and underground cables.
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11. Telco Search
Major telecommuncation network cables, including optic fibre and whom they belong to .
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12. Pool Safety Register
Shows whether there is a pool on the land, current pool safety certificate or and/or a revocation notice for a pool safety certificate
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13. Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Details of insurance cover for the property
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14. Heritage Search
Whether property is listed on heritage register or any heritage agreements in existence
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15. Vegetation Protection Orders
Whether vegetation on the property is protected vegetation or subject to an order
Please note : these are recommendations only. Calibre has tried to ensure the above information is as accurate as possible however we recommend that you do your research for yourself before purchasing any property.
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