Category Archives: Buyers Tips

Pittwater Council Property Search

When purchasing a property it is important that a search is carried out on adjoining properties as a Vendor is not require to disclose any information to any potential Purchaser regarding existing or proposed neighbourhood developments.

Any land and/or building development may impact on the value and use and enjoyment of a property in a variety of ways:

  • Loss of view
  • Traffic congestion
  • Increase in noise level
  • Loss of privacy
  • Loss of available street parking
  • Loss of sunlight

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 makes provision for a wide range of information to be publicly available, including information about Development Applications and associated documents received in relation to a proposed development.

Pittwater Council provides this information online which allows you to search a particular property, track the progress of an application, browse planning instruments and identify what development may be permissible on a property.

You can either search the property by an Address by entering the house number and street name or by Map which allows you to zoom in to a desired location where a parcel land from the map may be selected.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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Warringah Council Property Search

When purchasing a property it is important that a search is carried out on adjoining properties as a Vendor is not require to disclose any information to any potential Purchaser regarding existing or proposed neighbourhood developments.

Any land and/or building development may impact on the value and use and enjoyment of a property in a variety of ways:

  • Loss of view
  • Traffic congestion
  • Increase in noise level
  • Loss of privacy
  • Loss of available street parking
  • Loss of sunlight

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 makes provision for a wide range of information to be publicly available, including information about Development Applications and associated documents received in relation to a proposed development.

Warringah Council provides this information online which allows you to search a particular property, track the progress of an application, browse planning instruments and identify what development may be permissible on a property.

You can either search the property by an Address by entering the house number and street name or by Map which allows you to zoom in to a desired location where a parcel land from the map may be selected.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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The Cooling Off Period for a Property Purchase

The following flow chart outlines the main steps involved after your offer has been accepted by a Vendor for the purchase of a house of unit.s

Cooling Off Period Process

It is significant that all necessary due diligence be carried out prior to Contracts becoming unconditional between you, as the Purchaser, and the Vendor. Otherwise, should you rescind Contracts after this time you will forfeit at a minimum the full 10% deposit of the purchase price.

For all your property legal requirements contact:
Aldren Conveyancing Services – Northern Beaches
Phone:      (02) 9984 8840
Fax:           (02) 9984 8850
Mobile:     0422 011 434
Email:       sara@aldrenconveyancing.com.au

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