Clause Glossary

Australian Capital Territory Property Contract Clauses

Understand every clause before you sign. Each entry explains the legal risk in plain language.

ACT conveyancing uses the local Contract for Sale and often involves unit title / body corporate packs. Leasehold nuances and disclosure gaps are common buyer traps in Canberra purchases.

Common contract form: ACT Contract for Sale

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1Critical Risk

As Is Where Is

Building and Pest Inspection

Cooling-off Period

Easement on Title

EER Energy Efficiency Rating

Mandatory Pre-Sale Disclosure (ACT)

Subject to Finance

Time is of the Essence

Unapproved Structures

Unconditional Contract

2Deposit & Default

Buyer's Default

Default Interest Rate

Forfeiture of Deposit

Liquidated Damages

Release of Deposit

Rescission of Contract

Seller's Default

3Title & Due Diligence

Caveat on Property

Encumbrances

Flood Zone Property

Heritage Overlay

Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common

Title Search

4Settlement & Condition

Final Pre-Settlement Inspection

Fixtures vs Chattels

Property Damage Before Settlement

Risk Passes to Buyer

Settlement Date Extension

Tenant in Situ

Vacant Possession

5Special Clauses

Auction Conditions (ACT)

Electronic Settlement (PEXA)

Land Tax Clearance (ACT)

Requisitions on Title

Sunset Clause

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As Is Where Is Building and Pest Inspection Cooling-off Period Easement on Title EER Energy Efficiency Rating Mandatory Pre-Sale Disclosure (ACT)Subject to Finance Time is of the Essence

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