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Article 35 of 74

Selling a sectional-title unit? Levy clearance matters.

A sectional-title transfer cannot be registered unless the required conveyancer certificate confirms that amounts due to the body corporate have been paid or satisfactorily provided for.

PROPERTY INSIGHT 35 Selling a sectional-title unit? Levy clearance matters.

What to know

  • Request an up-to-date levy statement when the property is listed.
  • Resolve disputed balances early rather than at the registration deadline.
  • Clarify special levies and who will pay them in the sale agreement.
  • Provide the conveyancer with managing-agent or trustee contact details promptly.
Professional advice

This guidance is general information. Where legal, tax, structural, compliance or regulated-work consequences may apply, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional for your circumstances.

Research anchorSectional Titles Act section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa).
Important Information

The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.

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