• If you’re looking into buying an apartment or townhouse in the ACT, you’ll need to know what kind of information to look out for and your responsibilities.
  • There are certain things the owner’s corporation is responsible for, and things you’ll need to contribute as an owner in unit living.

Unit title property in the ACT is typically:

  • flats
  • units
  • apartments
  • townhouses

Some office buildings and commercial properties are also unit title properties.

Buying a unit in the ACT

There are rules for managing unit titled buildings. It’s important to be aware of the financial, legal and other considerations involved when you purchase a unit.

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Whether you are buying a unit off-the-plan or not, these guides can help you navigate the process. They’ll help you ask the right questions at each stage of the purchase and to know the kinds of obligations you’ll face once you have purchased a unit.

It is always worthwhile to seek independent advice on any legal and financial issues.

Thinking of buying a unit or apartment in the ACT?

Understand your rights and obligations, such as:

  • what you need to know about participating in an owners’ corporation or executive committee
  • how to appropriately maintain your unit
  • the kinds of contributions you will be expected to make.

Download Thinking of buying a unit or apartment in the ACT [131 KB] to learn more.

Thinking of buying a unit or apartment off-the-plan in the ACT?

Get to know the important points, such as:

Download Thinking of buying a unit or apartment off-the-plan in the ACT [128 KB] to learn more.

Owning a unit in the ACT

If you already own a unit in the ACT, there are important things to be aware of which will have an impact on you and your property in the long term.

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While you may still need independent advice, these guides give you information on what you may need to consider, when and where to seek additional support, and who bears responsibility for different aspects of unit maintenance.

Unit titles management in the ACT

Understand the legislation which guides your obligations and responsibilities, including:

  • a description of different types of units for legal purposes
  • an overview of your financial and legal responsibilities.

Download Unit titles management in the ACT: What you need to know [551 KB] to learn more.

Multi-unit residential building maintenance

Understand how to care for your unit and contribute to the maintenance of the property by knowing:

  • which services are maintained by owners corporations
  • which services are the responsibility of owners.

Download the Multi-unit residential building maintenance guide [563 KB] to learn more.

Disputes

Disputes can arise between unit owners, people living in units, and members of the owners’ corporation’s executive committee.

Find out how to resolve disputes or make a complaint about planning and building matters.