Conveyancing in Kariong

Yes, parts of Kariong are located within bushfire-prone land, particularly those near the Brisbane Water National Park or adjacent vegetated zones. This classification affects both development and conveyancing processes in the suburb.

When buying or selling in a bushfire-prone area:

• The Section 10.7 Planning Certificate will identify whether the property is affected and may indicate required development controls.
• Any proposed construction or significant renovations must comply with Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings, which may increase building costs.
• Insurance providers may assess higher risk, impacting premiums or coverage availability.
• Sellers are expected to disclose this designation, and buyers should verify compliance with existing approvals or bushfire mitigation measures.

Properties in these zones remain desirable due to their natural surroundings but require additional legal and planning checks before finalising a transaction.

Subdivision in Kariong is possible but subject to zoning, lot size, and local planning rules. Most residential areas are zoned R2 Low Density Residential, which does allow subdivision, provided the land meets minimum lot size and frontage requirements set by Central Coast Council.

Key requirements include:

• A minimum lot size (typically 500–550m² per lot, depending on the area and existing use).
• Compliance with access and infrastructure servicing standards (water, sewer, electricity).
• No encroachments or easements that prevent subdivision.
• A Development Application (DA) submitted to Central Coast Council outlining the proposal.
• Adherence to any bushfire, flood, or environmental overlays affecting the site.

If you're buying land in Kariong with subdivision in mind, it's essential to conduct a planning review before signing the contract. The Section 10.7 certificate and title search will help confirm if subdivision is possible under current zoning rules.

Yes, selling a property in Kariong with a tenant under a fixed-term lease is legal and common, particularly for investment properties. The lease remains valid and transfers to the new owner, who becomes the tenant’s new landlord.

When selling a tenanted property:

• The existing Residential Tenancy Agreement must be disclosed in the contract of sale.
• You must confirm whether the buyer intends to purchase with the tenant in place or with vacant possession.
• If the lease is fixed-term, it cannot be terminated early without mutual agreement.
• For periodic leases, you can issue a 30-day notice to vacate, but only after contracts have exchanged and the buyer requests vacant possession.

Tenanted properties can appeal to investors, but may limit owner-occupier interest unless the lease ends shortly or possession arrangements are flexible. Legal advice should be obtained early to ensure tenant rights and sale obligations are upheld.