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Article 73 of 74

Before occupation, check completion and municipal requirements.

A newly built or materially altered property may require municipal inspections, approvals or occupancy-related documentation before lawful occupation, depending on the work and local authority.

PROPERTY INSIGHT 73 Before occupation, check completion and municipal requirements.

What to know

  • Ask the builder or professional team which approvals are outstanding.
  • Confirm that approved plans match what was built.
  • Keep relevant municipal and professional completion documents.
  • Do not assume practical completion automatically means every regulatory requirement has been satisfied.
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.

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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