Conveyancing in Gosford

Buying an apartment in Gosford CBD involves several legal and financial considerations, particularly because many properties in the area are part of strata title developments or newer high-density residential projects.

Key points to check include:

• Strata Report: Review the owners corporation's financial records, levies, and building maintenance history.
• Zoning Certificate (Section 10.7): Identifies whether the building is in a high-density residential zone and if future developments may affect views, privacy, or value
• Bylaws: Each strata scheme may have its own rules regarding renovations, pets, parking, and noise.
• Building History: For newer apartments, it’s important to verify that all work has been certified and free from known defects.

With ongoing development in the CBD, buyers should also be aware of potential construction impacts nearby and check whether infrastructure upgrades may influence access or local amenity.

Yes, Gosford has various planning and development restrictions, particularly in areas close to the Brisbane Water foreshore, heritage zones, or those earmarked for high-density redevelopment under the Central Coast Regional Plan.

Before purchasing land in Gosford, it's important to consider:

• Zoning and permissible uses: Residential (R1, R2), commercial (B4), and mixed-use zones each allow for different development types.
• Minimum lot sizes for subdivision or dual occupancy
• Flood and bushfire overlays: Some areas require additional approvals or design adjustments to meet compliance
• Height and floor space ratio (FSR) limits: Especially important for developers or investors

These restrictions are outlined in the property’s Section 10.7 Planning Certificate, available through Central Coast Council. Buyers planning to build or redevelop should review this early in the conveyancing process and consult with a town planner or solicitor if necessary.

Yes, it is legal to sell a tenanted property in Gosford, but the process must comply with NSW tenancy laws under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. Sellers must provide the correct notice and ensure that both the lease agreement and tenant rights are acknowledged during the sale.

Consider the following:

• If the property is sold with the tenant remaining, the lease (fixed-term or periodic) continues under the new owner.
• For properties sold with vacant possession, you must provide at least 30 days’ written notice if the tenant is on a periodic lease, but you cannot end a fixed-term lease before its expiry unless both parties agree.
• The lease details (term, rent amount, bond) must be disclosed in the contract for sale.

Additionally, access for inspections must be arranged with appropriate notice—typically 14 days' written notice before the first showing, followed by 48-hour notice for any subsequent viewings.