Helpful Buying Links
Trusted Resources for Property Buyers
Buying property involves many important decisions, from securing finance and understanding government charges to researching suburbs and reviewing contracts. To help you navigate the process, we've compiled a list of useful third-party websites and resources that may assist throughout your property journey.
At Bay Realty Co, we recommend that buyers undertake their own research and seek independent legal and financial advice before making any property purchase decisions.
Government & Property Information
NSW Revenue
Information regarding stamp duty, transfer duty, exemptions, concessions, and property tax obligations.
NSW Registry Services
Property title information, land ownership records, plans, and property searches.
NSW Fair Trading
Information regarding property purchases, auctions, cooling-off periods, strata schemes, and consumer rights.
Building, Pest & Strata Information
Before You Buy
Information regarding Building & Pest Inspections, Strata Inspection Reports and the importance of pre-purchase due diligence.
Strata Community Association (NSW)
Information relating to strata living, by-laws, owners corporations, and strata management.
Strata Community Association (NSW)
First Home Buyers
Home Buyer Grants and Assistance Scheme (NSW)
Information on current government concessions and exemptions that may be available to eligible buyers.
Home Buyer Grants and Assistance Scheme (NSW)
Home Buyer Information
Helpful guidance for first-home buyers entering the property market.
Local Area & Community Information
Bayside Council
Information about local services, development applications, community programs, and infrastructure projects.
Transport for NSW
Public transport routes, future infrastructure, and travel planning.
NSW School Finder
Locate and research public schools throughout New South Wales.
Buying at Auction
NSW Fair Trading
Buying property at auction is very different to other property purchases. The bidding process is public. If the hammer falls and you are the highest bidder, you must sign the contract right there and then. This means you must be sure you are bidding on a property that you can buy.