A due diligence checklist for buying land
The checks a careful buyer works through before buying any block of land.
Due diligence means checking everything before you commit. Here’s a checklist for land.
The land
- Zoning and permitted uses (Hidden Valley is Rural Residential)
- Lot size, frontage and boundaries (ask for the survey plan)
- Slope and soil
- Bushfire prone status (yes, like much of the region)
Services
- Power (3-phase), water (town water) and internet (NBN) at Hidden Valley
Restrictions
- Covenants (none at Hidden Valley)
- Building envelope (up to 4,000m²)
- Shire planning rules
The contract
- Deposit and settlement terms
- Finance clause
- Special conditions and annexures
- Sunset clause
Costs
- Transfer duty, settlement fees and ongoing holding costs
Advice
- Settlement agent or solicitor, lender or broker and accountant
Explore the location
See the beach, the towns and the drive times on the interactive map. Open the map →
Common questions
Can I get the survey plan?
Yes, ask Terry.
Are there covenants?
No.
Questions? Talk to Terry.
Ask about lots, the contract, building or visiting and Terry will call you back.
- $10,000 deposit secures your lot
- Nothing more to pay until settlement in mid-2027
- Construction commences October
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