Planning to buy a property

Follow these steps to help you find the right property to meet your needs.

Property types

There are several options when buying property. Each type of property suits different needs and budgets.

Buying property by private sale

In a private sale, prospective buyers make offers to buy a property. This is often done through the seller’s real estate agent.

Buying property "off the plan"

Buying “off-the-plan” generally involves signing a contract with a developer before:

High-risk property investments

Certain property investment methods can carry significant risk, buyers should be wary of:

Buying property at an auction

A real estate auction is a public sale of property conducted by a licensed auctioneer (real estate agent).

Home buyers assistance account

A Home Buyers Assistance Account grant pays up to $2,000 of incidental expenses for first-time home buyers in Western Australia. These expenses can include:…

Property inspections

You can ask for property and pest inspections as a special condition in your property contract. The contract should cover:

Real estate consumer publications

Consumer Protection have developed a number of publications to assist consumers with real estate transactions.

Home buyers glossary

This list covers the key terms covering the buying and selling of a property. You may want to contact a solicitor for legal advice about the standard contract…