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NT drafts new property laws

By Staff Reporter
03 November 2009 | 4 minute read

The Northern Territory has unveiled new property laws that will make the sale of property more transparent and expedient.

Under the proposed legislation, a person selling land or property must provide a contract of sale and disclose relevant documents and information when land or property is offered for sale.

“This proposed bill will ensure that buyers have relevant information as soon as a property is placed on the market,” minister for justice and attorney general Delia Lawrie said.

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“The intent of the bill is to ensure prospective buyers of property have access to the same information as the vendor.

“That means that a buyer can make an informed assessment and enter into a contract to buy sooner and will reduce the likelihood of the practise, known as gazumping.

“If a vendor doesn’t disclose the appropriate information could face prosecution and a fine of up to $13,000.”

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