AU Australia property term

48-Hour Clause

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A special condition that can let a seller require a subject-to-sale buyer to make the contract unconditional within a stated period after another offer is received.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Despite its name, the period is often defined as two business days. Read the exact trigger, notice method and deadline because the wording can vary.

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