Buying land with family: things to agree on first
Buying with parents, siblings or adult children can work well. Agree on the details first.
Family groups sometimes buy a lot together as a shared base or a future home. It can work well with clear agreements.
Ownership structure
Choose joint tenants or tenants in common on the contract. Tenants in common lets each person hold a set share.
Agree on the money
- Who pays the deposit and the balance?
- Who covers rates and other ongoing costs?
Agree on the plans
- Who builds, what and when?
- How will the land be used in the meantime?
Agree on an exit
- What happens if someone wants to sell their share?
- What happens if circumstances change?
Put it in writing
A written agreement prepared with legal advice avoids misunderstandings later.
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Common questions
Can family members buy together?
Yes. The contract lets you choose joint tenants or tenants in common.
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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