Buying Off the Plan in NSW — What Extra Homework Should You Do?

Why off-the-plan needs extra homework

You are often committing before the property is complete, so the contract, timing, inclusions and project documentation matter more than a display suite or brochure.

NSW residential off-the-plan contracts generally have a 10-business-day cooling-off period, longer than the standard private-treaty period.

Questions to organise before signing

• What exactly is included in the contract and finishes schedule?

• What are the estimated completion and settlement timeframes?

• What deposit/payment obligations apply?

• What happens if finance, valuation or settlement conditions change?

• Has your solicitor/conveyancer reviewed the contract and explained any special conditions?

Next step

Australia Buyer Roadmap: https://www.eltnetwork.com/post/buy-property-australia-2026-buyer-roadmap

Message OFFPLAN with the project link if you want help organising the question list before you speak with your legal/finance advisers.

Thao Pham | 0452 526 888 | info@eltnetwork.com | Class 1 Licensed Real Estate Agent — Licence No. 20375265

General information only. Off-the-plan contracts are complex; obtain independent legal advice.

Source

NSW Government — contracts and deposits / buying off the plan guidance.