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#1Australian Capital TerritoryCritical RiskStrong match

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Understanding Unapproved Structures in your Australian Capital Territory Property Contract

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Understanding Unapproved Structures in your Northern Territory Property Contract: A Guide for REINT Contracts

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Navigating Unapproved Structures in Your New South Wales Property Contract

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Understanding Unapproved Structures in Your South Australia Property Contract

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"Unapproved Structures" in Victoria: Your Critical Buyer's Guide to Property Contract Risks

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Unapproved Structures in Tasmania: Protecting Your Investment Under the Real Estate Contract

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Unapproved Structures in Western Australia: Protecting Your Investment in the REIWA Contract

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Unapproved Structures in QLD: Inheriting the Seller's Building Problems

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Understanding Flood Zone Property Clauses in your Australian Capital Territory Property Contract

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Understanding the "As Is Where Is" Clause in Your Australian Capital Territory Property Contract

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Frequent Risk Signals

• Demolition Orders: The ACT Planning and Land Authority has the power to issue rectification or demolition orders for any structure built without approval, such as unapproved decks, pergolas, or garage conversions, often at the buyer's expense.
• Insurance Voids: Most Australian insurance providers will refuse to cover claims related to unapproved works, meaning if an unapproved extension causes a fire or collapses, you may be forced to pay for all damages out of pocket.
• Lender Complications: Banks and mortgage lenders may lower their valuation of the property if they identify unapproved works, which can lead to a shortfall in funds and a high buyer's risk of failing to settle on time.
• Retrospective Approval Costs: To legalise an existing structure, you may need to pay thousands of dollars for "as-built" plans from a draftsman, structural engineering reports, and government application fees with no guarantee of approval.
• Safety and Liability: Unapproved structures frequently bypass critical safety inspections for electrical wiring and structural integrity, posing a physical risk to occupants and a legal liability risk to the owner.
• Resale Devaluation: When you eventually sell the property, future purchasers will likely discover the lack of approval during their due diligence, leading to price renegotiations or the loss of a sale.