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Vendor disclosure check
Jurisdiction: Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT, each under its own law. Not the Northern Territory.
Before you sign, the seller usually has to give you documents about the property. What they are depends on the state. Tick off what you have, and see what is missing, what the law says you can do about it, and when to get advice.
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Victoria: Section 32 vendor statement
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Victoria: Section 32 vendor statement
The seller must give you the Section 32 statement before you sign the contract of sale. (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
Documents
- A Section 32 statement, signed by the seller (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- The contract of sale (the Section 32 is usually attached to it) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- An owners corporation certificate, attached to the Section 32 (unit or townhouse) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- It sets out the title: mortgages, covenants, easements, zoning and outgoings (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- It says whether the property is in a bushfire-prone area (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- It shows the planning controls, and the rates and taxes (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- A new owners corporation certificate before settlement: the one in the Section 32 may have been prepared up to 12 months before the sale (unit or townhouse) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- With incorrect or insufficient information, you may be able to withdraw from the sale or take legal action. (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- A term in the contract cannot remove the seller's Section 32 obligations. (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- Three clear business days from the day you sign. Cool off by written notice to the seller or their agent; you get a full refund less $100 or 0.2 per cent of the price, whichever is greater. It does not apply within three clear business days before or after a public auction. (private sale) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 23 Oct 2026)
- None at a public auction. (auction) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 23 Oct 2026)
What it does not cover: find these out yourself
- Building condition, building-regulation compliance and whether the title's measurements are accurate: you must investigate these separately. (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
When to call a conveyancer or lawyer
- Before you buy: have your own legal practitioner or conveyancer check the Section 32. (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
- Straight away, if the Section 32 was not given or is incomplete or inaccurate: Consumer Affairs Victoria does not set out the procedure or time limits for withdrawing. (after signing) (Consumer Affairs Victoria, verified 21 Oct 2026)
New South Wales: contract for sale and its prescribed documents
The contract for sale must have the prescribed documents attached. (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Documents
- The contract for sale: the seller must prepare it before the property is advertised (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A copy of the property certificate, registered plan and recorded dealings for the title (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A drainage diagram (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A current zoning certificate (a planning certificate under section 10.7) (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A statement of your cooling-off rights in the prescribed form (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- For the pool: a certificate of compliance, an occupation certificate issued within the past 3 years with proof of pool registration, or a certificate of non-compliance (not required for a lot in a strata or community scheme of more than 2 lots) (with a pool) (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- Read what the contract discloses: a proposal to widen, realign or site a road or railway, a State Heritage Register listing, or a Demolish Works Order or Repair Order (NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Have your own solicitor or conveyancer review the contract (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- A prescribed document was not attached: you may rescind by written notice within 14 days after the contract is made, unless it has settled. (NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The land has an adverse affectation the contract did not disclose: you may rescind by written notice before the contract is completed. (NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- 5 business days after exchange, ending 5pm on the fifth business day. Withdrawing costs 0.25% of the purchase price. Off the plan: 10 business days. (private sale) (NSW Government, verified 7 Aug 2026)
- None at auction, or on an exchange the same day as a passed-in auction. (auction) (NSW Government, verified 7 Aug 2026)
Ask the agent
- Whether, within the last 5 years, the property was subject to flooding from a natural weather event or bush fire. (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Whether it is on the register of premises with loose-fill asbestos insulation, or part of a building with external combustible cladding under a fire safety or rectification order notice. (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The agent must not fail to disclose these if they know or ought reasonably to know. (NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading), verified 22 Oct 2026)
When to call a conveyancer or lawyer
- Straight after exchange, if a document is missing: the right to rescind lasts 14 days after the contract is made. (after signing) (NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Before settlement, if you find an adverse affectation the contract did not disclose. (after signing) (NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Queensland: seller disclosure statement (Form 2)
The seller must give you the Form 2 and the prescribed certificates before you sign. (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Some sales are exempt, for example between related parties, or over $10 million where the buyer waives disclosure. (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Documents
- A completed seller disclosure statement (Form 2) (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A title search and survey plan (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A pool safety certificate, or a copy of a notice of no pool safety certificate (Form 36) lodged with the QBCC (with a pool) (Queensland Building and Construction Commission, verified 23 Oct 2026)
- A community management statement and body corporate certificate (unit or townhouse) (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- Title details: encumbrances, including unregistered ones such as informal leases or easements, and any residential tenancy agreement (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Land use, planning and environment: zoning, proposed transport infrastructure notices, any notice of intention to resume the property, contaminated land listings, tree orders and heritage listing (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Buildings and structures: whether there is a pool, and notices under building and planning laws (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
When you should get it
- At auction: given or made available before the fall of the hammer. (auction) (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- With no pool safety certificate at the sale, you must get one within 90 days of settlement. (with a pool) (Queensland Building and Construction Commission, verified 23 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- Not given, or inaccurate or incomplete: you may have a right to terminate at any time up to settlement, even if the failure was unintentional. (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- For inaccurate or incomplete information, you must show it was material, that you were unaware of it when you signed, and that you would not have signed had you known. (Queensland Government, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- 5 business days from the day you receive the contract signed by both parties, ending 5pm on the fifth business day. Withdrawing costs up to 0.25% of the purchase price. (private sale) (Queensland Government, verified 7 Aug 2026)
- None at auction, or for a contract signed within 2 business days of an unsuccessful auction where you were a registered bidder. (auction) (Queensland Government, verified 7 Aug 2026)
Western Australia: seller disclosure (strata information)
Western Australia does not require sellers to fill out a Seller Disclosure Statement. (house on its own title) (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
The seller of a strata lot must give you the information the Strata Titles Act lists before you sign. (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Documents
- The scheme notice, plan, by-laws and schedule of unit entitlements (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The latest annual general meeting minutes (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The most recent statement of accounts (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Estimated levies over 12 months, and any amount the owner owes the strata company (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- Ask for a Seller Disclosure Statement before you make an offer (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Make your own enquiries, such as checking building approvals (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Write any condition you rely on into the offer as a special condition, such as subject to finance or a building, plumbing or termite inspection (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- Strata information not given before you signed: you may avoid the contract at any time before settlement, by written notice to the seller. (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Given after you signed, in substantial compliance: you may avoid the contract only if you are materially prejudiced, within 15 working days of the seller's notice. (unit or townhouse) (Landgate (WA land titles authority), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- No automatic cooling-off period: once the offer and acceptance is signed it is binding, unless you negotiated a cooling-off clause into the contract. (Consumer Protection WA (Dept of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety), verified 7 Aug 2026)
Ask the agent
- Agents must make every effort to find out and pass on information that could influence your decision, such as unapproved structures, non-visible structural damage and asbestos. (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
When to call a conveyancer or lawyer
- Before anyone changes the general conditions of the Offer and Acceptance: Consumer Protection WA recommends legal advice. (Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA), verified 22 Oct 2026)
South Australia: Form 1 vendor's statement
The Form 1 vendor's statement is a legal document, signed by the vendor, that must be factually accurate and complete. (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Documents
- A Form 1 vendor's statement, signed by the vendor (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- It gives the title, mortgages, easements and zoning (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- If tenants live there: the lease period and details (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Details of the building indemnity insurance (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
When you should get it
- At auction: available at the auctioneer's office or agent for at least 3 consecutive business days before, and at the auction site at least 30 minutes before it starts. (auction) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Not at auction: at least 10 clear days before settlement. SA.GOV.AU says it is preferable to ask for it before you sign. (private sale) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- Not given or certified as required, or defective: you may apply to a court, which can avoid the contract or award damages if you were prejudiced by the failure. (Government of South Australia (Attorney-General's Department), verified 22 Oct 2026)
- Not serving it at least 10 clear days before settlement is an offence with a maximum penalty of $10,000. (Government of South Australia (Attorney-General's Department), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- 2 clear business days, starting when you receive the Form 1, or when you sign if that is later. (private sale) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- None at an auction, or after it on the same day. (auction) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
What it does not cover: find these out yourself
- Encroachments onto neighbouring properties, the condition of buildings, whether buildings comply with regulations, and whether the measurements on the title are accurate. (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
When to call a conveyancer or lawyer
- Before you bid: there is no cooling-off at auction, so read the Form 1 with your conveyancer beforehand. (auction) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- As soon as the Form 1 arrives: cooling-off is 2 clear business days. (private sale) (Government of South Australia, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Tasmania: no required disclosure
Tasmania has no requirement to disclose defects and no statutory cooling-off period. The state's guidance says "buyer beware". (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (Tasmania), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Read or do
- Check whether your contract includes the optional vendor disclosure and cooling-off terms of the standard form contract (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (Tasmania), verified 22 Oct 2026)
Australian Capital Territory: required documents
The required documents must all be available for a prospective buyer to inspect, and they form part of the contract. (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Documents
- The proposed contract (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The Crown lease (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A current certified extract from the land titles register (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The deposited plan (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- The registered units plan (unit or townhouse) (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 23 Oct 2026)
- A unit title sale certificate for the unit, dated no earlier than 3 months before the property was first advertised (unit or townhouse) (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 23 Oct 2026)
- Any energy efficiency rating statement (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A building and compliance inspection report (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
- A pest inspection report (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
If something is missing or wrong
- It is an offence if the required documents are not all available for a prospective buyer to inspect. (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 22 Oct 2026)
Cooling-off
- 5 business days, starting the day after exchange. Withdrawing costs 0.25% of the purchase price. (private sale) (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 7 Aug 2026)
- None for a property bought at public auction. (auction) (ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office, verified 7 Aug 2026)
The Northern Territory is not covered: Delora has not yet sourced its disclosure rules, so this page does not describe them.
Frequently asked
Does this tell me whether my documents are correct?
No. It shows which documents the rules in your state say you should have, and lets you tick off the ones you do. Whether a document is complete and accurate is a question for your conveyancer or lawyer, who can read it.
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Why do the rules depend on the state?
Each state has its own law on what a seller must give a buyer. The state the property is in decides, not the state you live in. Compare them on vendor disclosure by state.
Why isn't the Northern Territory included?
Delora hasn't sourced the Territory's disclosure rules from its government pages or legislation yet, and the checker shows only rules it can cite.
Sources and methodology
- Conveyancing and contracts for sellers | Consumer Affairs Victoria — Consumer Affairs Victoria (retrieved 21 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Contracts and disclosure statements - estate agents | Consumer Affairs Victoria — Consumer Affairs Victoria (retrieved 21 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Buying an apartment or unit - checklist | Consumer Affairs Victoria — Consumer Affairs Victoria (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Seek expert advice on property | Consumer Affairs Victoria — Consumer Affairs Victoria (retrieved 21 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Buying property by private sale | Consumer Affairs Victoria — Consumer Affairs Victoria (retrieved 23 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Steps to selling a property | NSW Government — NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 | NSW Legislation — NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Contracts and deposits | NSW Government — NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Contracts and deposits when buying property in NSW | NSW Government — NSW Government (retrieved 7 Aug 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Misrepresentation | NSW Government — NSW Government (NSW Fair Trading) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Seller disclosure scheme | Queensland Government — Queensland Government (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- Buy, sell or lease a property with a pool | QBCC — Queensland Building and Construction Commission (retrieved 23 Oct 2026). Licence: Government content, reproduced for research/citation purposes
- Cooling-off period | Queensland Government — Queensland Government (retrieved 7 Aug 2026). Licence: CC BY 4.0
- From the Commissioner: The material fact of the matter when it comes to buying a home | Consumer Protection WA — Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Buying and selling a strata lot: fact sheet | Landgate — Landgate (WA land titles authority) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Real estate contracts - sale by offer and acceptance | Consumer Protection WA — Consumer Protection, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Home buyers glossary | Consumer Protection, Western Australia — Consumer Protection WA (Dept of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) (retrieved 7 Aug 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Buying a home | SA.GOV.AU — Government of South Australia (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 (SA) — Government of South Australia (Attorney-General's Department) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Home sales | SA.GOV.AU — Government of South Australia (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Advice for buying and selling property | Consumer Affairs Tasmania — Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (Tasmania) (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 (ACT) — ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office (retrieved 22 Oct 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
- Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003 | ACT Legislation Register — ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office (retrieved 7 Aug 2026). Reuse terms: see the publisher's site
Figures on this page are drawn from Delora's local knowledge graph, refreshed from these primary sources and checked for changes on a regular schedule. If a figure here looks out of date, the official source above is always the authority — please let us know.
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