AI Contract Review for Western Australia Buyers
Western Australia uses the ‘Contract for Sale of Land by Offer and Acceptance’ (the O&A), prepared by REIWA and the Law Society of WA. The O&A consists of an offer page, the General Conditions adopted by reference, the Joint Form of General Conditions for the Sale of Land, and any annexures or special conditions. Realestate Lens reviews the entire contract and surfaces the buyer-relevant issues.
What we read in WA
Realestate Lens reviews every document attached to a typical Western Australia property contract.
Contract for Sale by Offer and Acceptance
REIWA / Law Society of WA standard form including the offer and acceptance pages.
Joint Form of General Conditions
Adopted general conditions covering deposit, finance, default, and settlement.
Special conditions and annexures
Including subject-to-finance, building inspection, and any vendor-specific clauses.
Title search and survey
Easements, restrictive covenants, mortgages, encumbrances on the title.
Strata documents
Where applicable — strata plan, by-laws, levies, and Form 28/29 disclosures.
Settlement adjustments and rates statements
Council rates, water rates, strata levies and land tax adjustments.
What we flag in WA contracts
Issues we routinely surface for buyers in Western Australia.
Finance clause
The standard Joint Form has a subject-to-finance clause but it is often modified. We check the date, lender, amount, and any non-standard wording that hurts the buyer.
Building and timber pest inspection
Inspection conditions are common but vary in form. We check whether they protect the buyer’s right to terminate, the inspection deadline, and the standard of report required.
Strata Form 28/29 disclosures
For strata properties, sellers must provide Form 28 or 29 disclosures. We check whether they have been attached and flag levies, by-laws, and recent strata company resolutions.
Special conditions
Special conditions on a WA O&A vary widely. We score every clause and flag deposit release timing, finance approval requirements, electronic settlement provisions, and chattels and fittings disputes.
Easements and restrictive covenants
WA properties commonly carry restrictive covenants relating to building lines, fencing, and architectural style. We flag covenants and easements visible on the title that could affect renovation or development plans.
Cooling-off in WA
WA does not have a statutory cooling-off period for residential property purchases. Once the seller accepts the offer, the contract is binding. Realestate Lens is most useful before you sign the offer page so the contract can be reviewed when you still have negotiating power.
Relevant legislation
Sale of Land Act 1970 (WA), Settlement Agents Act 1981 (WA), Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA), Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (WA).
Example issues found in WA contracts
Real-world examples the AI risk framework looks for. Every one of these has been flagged in at least one buyer’s report.
- Finance date 14 days from acceptance with non-standard ‘sole discretion’ wording
- Building inspection condition limited to a single named building inspector
- Form 28 strata disclosure missing levy notices for the past 12 months
- Restrictive covenant prohibiting fence height changes not mentioned in marketing
- Special condition releasing deposit to vendor on acceptance
- Settlement window of 21 days where the buyer’s lender requires 30+
- Strata company recently resolved a $12,000 special levy not reflected in the disclosure
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Not legal advice
Realestate Lens is a first-pass risk report designed to help you ask better questions of a Western Australia 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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