If a Housing Developer's Promises About the Neighbourhood Don't Come True, Buyers Can Walk Away
Sale of Land Amendment (Property Developer Integrity) Bill 2026
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: David Ettershank (LCV)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Vendors of subdivision developments with more than 1500 lots must provide detailed information about planned facilities in the section 32 statement.
The statement must specify if schools, transport, shopping, health, sporting, or community facilities exist; it must name the provider.
If a facility does not exist, the vendor must state if it is approved and funded; they must provide the completion date if a contract exists.
Purchasers can cancel their contract at any time before taking title if the vendor provides misleading information about these facilities.
Purchasers can sue vendors for damages if the information provided is false or misleading.
The right to sue for damages applies whether the purchaser discovers the error before or after they take title.