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Vendor Disclosure Documents

Conveyancers and solicitors we refer prepare the prescribed documents a NSW contract for sale must include before exchange, including the section 10.7 planning certificate and title search.

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How the conveyancing works in NSW

In NSW a property cannot be offered for sale until the contract is ready, and the contract has to include prescribed disclosure documents. Under the Conveyancing Act 1919 and the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022, a vendor's contract for sale must contain prescribed documents before it can be exchanged. Getting this right is a core part of selling, and Sydney Conveyancers, a referral service rather than a law firm, connects sellers with licensed conveyancers and solicitors who prepare the disclosure correctly.

The prescribed documents that must form part of a NSW contract for sale include a recent title search, a copy of the plan that creates the lot, a section 10.7 planning certificate issued by the local council (once called a section 149 certificate), and a sewerage or drainage diagram showing the service lines. Depending on the property, further documents may be required. The conveyancer or solicitor we refer you to assembles these and attaches them to the contract before it goes out.

Why does this matter so much? If the prescribed documents are missing when contracts are exchanged, the buyer may have a right to rescind the contract within a set period, even after exchange. That makes accurate, complete disclosure both a legal requirement and a way to protect the sale. The professional makes sure the documents are in the contract before a buyer signs, so the sale is not exposed to a disclosure-based rescission right.

This service suits any NSW seller preparing to list, whether it is a freestanding house, a unit, an apartment or a commercial premises. For a unit or apartment the disclosure also brings in the strata records and owners corporation information a buyer needs, so it is most valuable when arranged at the listing stage rather than after a buyer is found.

On cost, preparing vendor disclosure is usually part of the conveyancer's broader fixed-fee quote for managing your sale, rather than a separate charge, though it can be quoted on its own. Government charges and the cost of the prescribed certificates, such as the section 10.7 certificate, are additional and confirmed separately in writing. We are a referral network and never set or charge the fee.

If you are preparing to sell a Sydney property and need your contract and disclosure documents prepared correctly, share a few details and we will connect you with a licensed conveyancer or solicitor, usually within one business day.

What this can include

  • Section 10.7 planning certificate
  • Title search and diagrams
  • Strata disclosure

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Sydney suburbs we cover for Vendor Disclosure Documents

The Vendor Disclosure Documents service is available across all 26 Sydney suburbs in our coverage area. Pick your suburb for the local notes, or submit the form for a free review.

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Vendor Disclosure Documents: common questions

Quick, factual answers on how this service works in NSW.

What must a NSW contract for sale include?
Prescribed documents such as a recent title search, the plan that creates the lot, a section 10.7 planning certificate from council and a sewerage or drainage diagram. Depending on the property, further documents may be required. The conveyancer assembles these before the contract goes out.
What is a section 10.7 planning certificate?
A section 10.7 planning certificate, once called a section 149 certificate, is issued by the local council and sets out the planning rules and restrictions affecting a property, such as zoning and known hazards. It must be attached to a NSW contract for sale.
What happens if disclosure documents are missing?
If the prescribed documents are missing when contracts are exchanged, the buyer may have a right to rescind the contract within a set period. Accurate, complete disclosure prepared before exchange protects the sale, which is why a conveyancer should prepare it.
Do units need extra disclosure?
Yes. For a unit or apartment the contract also brings in the strata records and owners corporation information a buyer needs, such as levies and by-laws. The conveyancer assembles this as part of preparing the contract for sale.

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Tell us about your vendor disclosure documents matter and we will connect you with a licensed conveyancer or solicitor for a fixed-fee quote, usually within one business day.

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