Buying off-the-plan? Talk to us first.
Off-the-plan contracts are complex, and the risks are real.
Whether you've already found a development or you're still looking, we can review your contract, explain what you're signing, and protect your interests from exchange through to settlement.
✓ Full review of your off-the-plan contract
✓ Sunset clause and disclosure statement explained
✓ Deposit protection checked before you sign
✓ Managed throughout the build, not just at exchange and settlement
✓ Quoted upfront, once we've seen your contract
Get a quote for your off-the-plan contract
Send us your details and we'll quote you based on the contract you're working with.
- A sunset clause sets the date the property must be completed by, with strict rules on how a developer can end the contract if it's missed.
- Land dimensions can change based on what council requires. Any reduction should be capped in the contract.
- Your deposit must be held in trust, not released to the developer early.
- Most loan approvals only last a few months, so your finance needs to stay valid through a longer construction timeline.
Off-the-plan conveyancing, start to finish. All handled by a licensed NSW conveyancer.
Common Questions
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A sunset clause sets a deadline by which the property must be completed. If the developer doesn't complete in time, either party may be able to rescind. In NSW, developers need Supreme Court approval or buyer consent to rescind — but the risk remains. We review every sunset clause before you sign.
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Off-the-plan contracts typically allow the developer to make variations to the property, fixtures and finishes. Any reductions in land area should be capped in the contract. We identify and advise on all variation clauses before you sign.
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Most loan approvals only last a few months. You'll need to keep your lender informed throughout the build and ensure finance is available when settlement is triggered. We help manage this — liaising with your lender as settlement approaches.
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Settlement is triggered when the Occupation Certificate is issued and the strata plan is registered — typically 1–3 years after exchange. Our quote covers the entire period.
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Your deposit (typically 10%) is held in a trust account or released to the developer depending on the contract terms. We advise on how your deposit is held and what protections apply before you sign.
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Yes — NSW first home buyers purchasing off-the-plan may be eligible for stamp duty concessions and the $10,000 FHOG, subject to price thresholds. We advise on eligibility as part of your conveyancing.
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Item descriptionThere is typically a 10 business day cooling-off period after exchange. After that, exiting is complex and may involve significant penalties. We explain your rights in full before you sign anything.
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Yes — and ideally before you sign. Off-the-plan contracts are complex and prepared by developer's lawyers. A licensed NSW conveyancer protects your interests from contract review through to settlement, and throughout the build.