Does Realestate Lens review the NSW 10.7 planning certificate?

Yes. We extract the key fields from a 10.7(2) and 10.7(5) certificate including zoning, overlays, contamination, road widening, heritage, and bushfire classifications. We flag anything unusual or potentially material to the buyer.

Can the AI detect a sunset clause in a NSW off-the-plan contract?

Yes. Sunset clause detection is a core capability. We identify the sunset date, who can rescind, and whether the contract complies with the buyer-protection provisions added to the Conveyancing Act for off-the-plan sales (vendor consent, court application, or independent valuation pathway).

What if my solicitor has already issued a s66W certificate?

We flag the s66W prominently in the report so you understand you have waived your cooling-off rights. The risk report is still useful — it surfaces every clause and condition you have committed to before settlement.

Is a cooling-off period available if I buy at auction in NSW?

No. Auction purchases in NSW have no cooling-off period. The contract is binding from the fall of the hammer. Realestate Lens is most useful before auction day, so you can read the contract during the inspection campaign and bid with confidence.

Does the report cover NSW strata buildings?

Yes. Where the contract attaches strata search results, by-laws, levy notices and the strata plan, we extract levies, special levies, recent EGM resolutions, by-law restrictions, and capital works fund balance. If a strata search has not been ordered yet, we flag that as a follow-up before exchange.

Does Realestate Lens review the NSW 10.7 planning certificate?

Yes. We extract the key fields from a 10.7(2) and 10.7(5) certificate including zoning, overlays, contamination, road widening, heritage, and bushfire classifications. We flag anything unusual or potentially material to the buyer.

Can the AI detect a sunset clause in a NSW off-the-plan contract?

Yes. Sunset clause detection is a core capability. We identify the sunset date, who can rescind, and whether the contract complies with the buyer-protection provisions added to the Conveyancing Act for off-the-plan sales (vendor consent, court application, or independent valuation pathway).

What if my solicitor has already issued a s66W certificate?

We flag the s66W prominently in the report so you understand you have waived your cooling-off rights. The risk report is still useful — it surfaces every clause and condition you have committed to before settlement.

Is a cooling-off period available if I buy at auction in NSW?

No. Auction purchases in NSW have no cooling-off period. The contract is binding from the fall of the hammer. Realestate Lens is most useful before auction day, so you can read the contract during the inspection campaign and bid with confidence.

Does the report cover NSW strata buildings?

Yes. Where the contract attaches strata search results, by-laws, levy notices and the strata plan, we extract levies, special levies, recent EGM resolutions, by-law restrictions, and capital works fund balance. If a strata search has not been ordered yet, we flag that as a follow-up before exchange.

NSW contract review

AI Contract Review for New South Wales Buyers

In NSW, the Contract for Sale of Land is the central document that binds you to a property purchase. It includes the front page, special conditions, the s10.7 planning certificate, title search, sewerage diagram, strata documents (where applicable), and any vendor disclosures required by section 52A of the Conveyancing Act 1919. Realestate Lens reviews every page and flags the risks a buyer should understand before exchange.

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Documents covered

What we read in NSW

Realestate Lens reviews every document attached to a typical New South Wales property contract.

Contract for Sale of Land

Standard 2022 NSW form, including front page, special conditions and warranties.

Section 10.7 planning certificate

10.7(2) and 10.7(5) — zoning, overlays, contamination, compulsory acquisition.

Title search and dealings

Easements, covenants, caveats, mortgages, restrictions on use.

Sewerage service diagram

Council and Sydney Water diagrams showing sewer mains and connection.

Strata documents

By-laws, strata plan, strata search reports (if attached).

Section 52A vendor disclosure

Mandatory documents the vendor must attach for the contract to be enforceable.

Common risks

What we flag in NSW contracts

Issues we routinely surface for buyers in New South Wales.

Sunset clauses on off-the-plan contracts

We check for sunset rescission rights, whether they are symmetrical (buyer and vendor), and whether the vendor has complied with the buyer-protection provisions added to the Conveyancing Act for off-the-plan sales.

Section 66W cooling-off waivers

If a section 66W certificate has been issued, your 5 business day cooling-off period has been waived. We flag this prominently so you understand you are committed from exchange.

Special conditions favouring the vendor

We score every special condition. Common red flags include early deposit release, restrictive nominee clauses, broad vendor variation rights, and penalty interest at non-standard rates.

s10.7 planning issues

Zoning that doesn’t match buyer intent, contamination notifications, road widening reservations, heritage overlays, and bushfire-prone classifications are extracted and explained.

Strata levies and capital works fund

We flag where quarterly levies or capital works contributions look high relative to comparable buildings, or where the strata search shows recent special levies.

Inclusions and chattels

We compare the inclusions schedule against the marketing material and listing photos to highlight items that are missing or replaced with cheaper substitutes.

Cooling-off in NSW

5 business days from exchange (Conveyancing Act 1919 s66Q). 0.25% of purchase price forfeited if exercised. Cooling-off does NOT apply to: auction purchases, sales within 3 clear business days after a passed-in auction, or where a s66W certificate has been signed by your solicitor or conveyancer. We flag waivers prominently.

Relevant legislation

Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022, Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW). For off-the-plan, the Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Act 2018 sets out vendor sunset rescission protections.

Example issues found in NSW contracts

Real-world examples the AI risk framework looks for. Every one of these has been flagged in at least one buyer’s report.

Sunset date set 4+ years from exchange with vendor-only rescission rights
Deposit released to vendor on exchange instead of held in agent’s trust account
Nominee clause restricting buyer’s right to nominate or assign before settlement
10.7 certificate showing road widening proposal not disclosed in agent marketing
Strata special levy of $8,000 / lot raised 2 months before contract date
s66W certificate signed before buyer had time to organise inspections
Penalty interest set at 18%pa on a delayed settlement, well above the standard rate
Inclusions schedule omitting a dishwasher and split-system air conditioner shown in listing photos

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Not legal advice

Realestate Lens is a first-pass risk report designed to help you ask better questions of a New South Wales solicitor or conveyancer. Always have your contract reviewed by a qualified practitioner before exchange. See how we handle your contract and AI vs solicitor — what each is for.

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