There are several options when buying property. Each type of property suits different needs and budgets.
An established property is an existing home and may have already been lived in.
When buying an established property, you should consider:
Follow these steps to help you find the right property to meet your needs.
Consumer Protection provides a range of services to the Indian Ocean Territories through a Service Delivery Arrangement with the Australian Government.
Western Australian laws—including most of those relating to Consumer Protection—are applied as Commonwealth laws in the Territories, unless the Australian Government takes action to repeal, suspend or modify the applied laws. The Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts holds the delegated powers for these laws.
There are rules to how a property is advertised and how applications are managed.
Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing. The below links will provide you with real estate specific information.
Are you considering buying a voucher offering goods or services at a discount online? Or have you already bought a voucher online? If so, there are some things you may wish to consider.
Websites offering discounts on goods or services where the consumer then receives a voucher to redeem with a retailer are otherwise known as voucher, coupon or group buying websites. These websites may offer deals such as a hair colour, cut and blow-dry for a quarter of the usual cost or a meal for two with drinks, for less than half price.
A ‘lay-by’ agreement exists when you:
Any deposit you pay is also considered to be an instalment.
Ordering a Christmas hamper in advance and agreeing to pay for it by weekly instalments is a lay-by agreement.
There are services available to provide help and advice about living in or leaving a retirement village.
Consumer Protection administers the Retirement Villages Act, Regulations and Code, available from WA legislation website.
Consumer Protection can help you with legal obligations of a village operator and resident’s rights.
Contact us on email or by calling 1300 30 40 54.
An offer to buy a property will usually be made using the:
The contract of sale contains the:
A real estate auction is a public sale led by a licensed auctioneer. Auctions are ideal for unique or high-demand properties in sought-after areas. They can offer high visibility and generate strong interest from bidders.
During the auction process, buyers place competitive bids on your property. The property is sold to the highest bidder if their offer meets or exceeds the reserve price.
