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You found the property. You’ve secured finance. You’ve survived inspections… 

Now comes the paperwork that can make (or break) the deal. 

In Part 3 of our Buying a Home series, Ben is joined by Nicole Faid and Kirsty “KD” Dunphey to unpack the legal side of buying property and reveal the hidden risks buyers often don’t discover until it’s too late. 

Inside: 

✔️ Why “submitting an offer” may already legally bind you
✔️ The clauses Nicole NEVER buys without
✔️ Subject-to-finance and building & pest traps explained
✔️ Why cheap contract reviews can cost you later
✔️ Settlement surprises most buyers never budget for
✔️ The red flags hidden inside contracts and apartments 

This wraps up our Buying a Home mini-series: 

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Timestamps  

  • 4:13 – What Buyers Miss Before They Even Start
  • 11:40 – Contracts vs Section 32s: What Are You Actually Buying?
  • 17:39 – Nicole’s Contract Clause “War Chest”
  • 20:20 – Free Reviews vs Real Reviews: What Buyers Miss
  • 31:22 – “It’s Just An Offer”… Or Is It?
  • 35:28 – Auction Rules Explained: Cooling-Off Periods & More
  • 38:29 – Don’t Let The Contract Kill A Good Buy
  • 43:40 – Subject-To Clauses: Your Legal Safety Net
  • 49:44 – Can A Letter Help You Win The Property?
  • 52:12 – Pre-Settlement Inspections: What Buyers Can Actually Demand
  • 57:48 – Settlement Costs Buyers Forget To Budget For
  • 1:05:32 – The $8,000 Off-The-Plan Settlement Shock
  • 1:08:05 – Pause Before You Sign: Nicole’s Final Advice