The Step Most First Home Buyers Get Wrong – Not Getting Legal Advice Early Enough
For many first home buyers, the excitement of finding “the one” often takes over. You fall in love with the kitchen, the garden, the location — and before you know it, you’re signing a contract or bidding at auction without a solicitor ever seeing the paperwork.
Unfortunately, this is one of the most common and expensive mistakes buyers make in NSW.
What Can Go Wrong:
Without pre-purchase legal advice, you risk:
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Signing a contract with unfavourable or risky clauses
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Missing issues that could have been negotiated or avoided
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Losing your deposit if you back out too late
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Buying a property that has restrictions, easements, or hidden costs
What You Should Do Instead:
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Engage a conveyancer or solicitor early. Before you make an offer or attend an auction, send the Contract for Sale to your legal representative for review.
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Get the Section 32 and contract checked. They’ll identify red flags such as zoning restrictions, unapproved works, or title encumbrances.
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Understand auction risks. Cooling-off periods do not apply at auction. Once the hammer falls, you’re committed.
Why It Matters:
A quick contract review could uncover issues that save you from years of regret — or thousands of dollars in repairs and legal battles. Think of legal advice as your “property safety net” — the small cost that protects your biggest investment.
Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment. The right legal guidance, early on, can make the difference between a smart purchase and a costly mistake.
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