The apportioning of expenses such as rates between a buyer and vendor.
A lot or block subdivided from a larger land area.
The full term of a loan; the number of years it is expected it will take to completely repay a home loan.
25 years is usually the maximum amortisation period.
An estimation of the market value of a property pledged as security for a home loan.
Things owned.
Public sale of a property to the highest bidder.
When one party does not honour a contract's terms.
A single external wall of brick tied to a wooden frame.
A loan that can be taken over a short period when buying a home before selling a current one,
usually at a high rate of interest.
Standards, usualy enforced by local councils, which ensure the safety of buildings.
A warning to potential dealers in a property that the person who lodged the caveat has some right or
interest in the land.
Latin for "Let the Buyer Beware"; i.e. a buyer should be satisfied with a property before purchasing it.
A legal document issued by the Registrar of Titles to detail the ownership of land.
"Real" chattels are things that can't easily be removed or things that are attached
to a property, while personal chattels are things that are easily moved, like furniture.
Houses located close together with a common open space for use by all residents.
Similar to a Certificate of Title specifying a particular area of land which the owner is
responsible for. A Cluster Title also specifies the common property, but does not subdivide airspace.
A fee paid to a real estate agent, usually by the person selling the property. Often a percentage
of the selling price.
Areas of land that are not owned by individuals, but by all owners of Strata Titles.
A property title that applies when a company owns the whole property. A company consists of
owners of units in the same block who all own shares in that company. The company approves
any change of occupancy in the property. It is a good idea to consult a solicitor before
buying.
A document detailing the terms and copnditions of a property sale.
A contract note signed by both the seller and the buyer. When signed it becomes legally binding
and must be accompanied by a vendor statement.
The legal transfer of property ownership from one person to another.
Terms and conditions noted on the title which may affect future use of the property.
A guarantee put forward by the buyer towards the purchase of a property. Usually 10% of the
purchase price.
Two (usually separate) residences built on the same block.
A right to use a part of land owned by another person for a specific purpose.
An intrusion of a structure onto another person's land, e.g. a fence over the property line.
A liability which impedes a property's transfer, such as a mortgage or other charge.
The value of a property after mortgages and other charges have been deducted from the market value.
A method to publicly sell property by seeking public interest in a written format. Interested parties
specify their level of interest, preferred settlement period and deposit amount by a closing date.
Neither the vendor nor the highest interest party are bound by the Expression of Interest. Commonly
known as EOI.
Items which cannot be removed easily or without causing damage to property, such as stoves,
wardrobes, etc.
An Interest rate which is only calculated using the original amout of the mortgage.
Complete ownership of both a property and the land it stands on.
Where a seller agrees to sell a property to one buyer but then sells it to another buyer for
a higher price.
Of historic interest - an old form of land ownership using a chain of documents.
A loan where the amount borrowed is not paid back until the end of the term of the loan and
interest only payments are made for the rest of the loan period.
A lits of chattels which are included with a property when it is sold.
The purchase of a property in order to make more monetary gain on resale of the property.
When two or more people hold a property in equal shares. If one person dies their share is passed
on the the suvivor/s.
A State Government tax based on the value of the land. It is charged to owners of any property
unless the property is their principal place of residence.
A document granting temporary tenancy for a specified time under specific terms and conditions.
It does not grant ownership.
When someone buys the right to own a property but still leases the land off the freeholder.
Outstanding debts.
A form of "Torrens title" applying to a property when the land has not been fully defined by survey.
The due date of the final payment on a loan. The loan must be payed on this date, unless the loan
agreement can be renewed.
A financial agreement where a property is used as security for repayment of a loan.
The lender of the money for purcahse of a property.
The borrower of money for purchase of a property.
When one listing is shared between multiple agents, all of whom are able to look for potential
buyers. The commission is shared between the first agent who listed the property and the
agent who finds a buyer.
A legal contract offering a specific price for the purchase of a specific property. It can also
set out the terms under which the buyer is willing to buy. An offer is conditional if there are
certain terms in the document, or firm if there are no specific terms and conditions.
Also called the Common Law Title. This is another old and complicated form of land title which
is based on a series of documents called a "chain of title".
A fee, usually 1% of the price, payed by a buyer if they terminate a real estate contract.
A legal document which gives a person the right to buy. The document usually contains a specified
time frame and price for the purchase of the property.
A wall or fence built on the boundary line between two adjoining properties which is shared
by both owners.
A scale drawing of a building showing the position of the house on the land, the elevation of
the house and the number of rooms and their sizes, among other things.
The original amount of money borrowed to purchase a property.
Conducted by a seller acting on their own behalf, dealing directly with a buyer.
The sale of a property through an agent where the buyer and seller negotiate a price and sign a
contract affecting the sale.
Old System Titles converted to Torrens Titles which have not been fully investigated.
Land, including all structures affixed to the land and other improvements made.
Written information about the title of a property that a buyer askes the seller for in addition
to the Contract of Sale.
The lowest price an owner will sell for at auction.
The right to pass over land owned by another.
A clause containd in a building contract which allows the final price to move up or down
depending on the movement of wages or other specified factors.
Property or money pledged as backing for a loan.
Two houses joined together by a common wall.
When the buyer pays the seller the agreed amount for the property and the buyer legally
gains ownership of the property.
Where the exclusive rights to sell a property are given to only one agent.
A real estate tax imposed by the State Government determined by the total value of the property,
including chatells.
Grants ownership of a small piece of a larger property, such as a unit or townhouse. The owner
becomes part of the body corporate and can also sell, lease of transfer the unit at their
discretion. It includes airspace.
Also grants ownership of a smaller piece of a larger property, but unlike a Strata Title, the
owner becomes a shareholder in the company that manages the common area of the property. It does
not include airspace.
A plan detailing property boundaries and improvements.
An arrangement where two or more persons have joint ownership of a property.
The sale of property through seeking written bids by a specific closing date. The interested
party is bound by the written bid (if it is accepted by the vendor) and generally a deposit is
paid when the written bid is submitted.
The period of time the borrower has to pay back a loan, set by the lender.
The process of checking title records to determine whether the seller has the right to sell a property.
It also identifies any encumberances or caveats on the title.
The most common system of recording ownership of property in Australia.
Also known as Certificate of Title.
A document which records the change of ownership of a property, registered with the Land Titles
Office.
Three residences built on the same block.
A property which is free of mortgages and other restrictions.
Ownership of a small piece of a larger property, such as a unit or townhouse. The owner becomes part of the body corporate and can also sell, lease of transfer the unit at their discretion.
A professional's estimation of the value of a property.
The interest rate on the home loan will change as the money market changes.
A person offering a property for sale.
A statement by the Vendor of a property which details particulars regarding the property.
A detached or semi-detached single storey dwelling.
Regulations that control how land is used.