AU Australia property term
Near-New Dwelling Exemption Certificate
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
A developer-held certificate that can cover certain dwellings previously sold under a contract that did not complete and are therefore no longer technically new.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
A failed earlier contract does not automatically make every dwelling eligible. Obtain the certificate and confirm that it covers the intended purchase before relying on it.
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