Monday, Nov 13, 2006 at 20:36
You can certainly request the contract be conditional upon the block being mowed prior to a certain date, I should think the vendor would want that date to be ariound 7 days, so the contract wont be hinging upon it.
More importantly:
Re searches : As it is a new development, most searches can be foregone, as the developer would have had to have the development passed by council which, in QLD is no mean feat, several departments are involved so you can be fairly confidant the block is sound. Check for easements ets by way of a title search though. And council rates search to ensure there are no breaches etc that you wind up lumbered with.
Most people who buy land, will make the contract conditional upon a soil test. If you have a builder in mind, contact them to find out who they use for their soil testing.
I would strongly suggest engaging a Solicitor this will give you peace of mind, and also strongly suggest that YOU prepare the contract, or have it prepared, as really the contract and it's conditions form your formal offer, you should keep control over this.
Hope this helps a bit
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