Relying on the Agent’s Summary in NSW – What Buyers Miss

If your understanding of the sale is based solely on what the agent told you, you may be missing the clauses that matter most.

Agents often summarise the key commercial points but do not take responsibility for the legal detail. Buyers who rely on that summary and sign without an independent review frequently find out later that the contract does not quite match what they thought was agreed.

Common issues include:

• differences between advertised inclusions and what the contract actually lists

• special conditions that give the seller flexible settlement dates or other advantages

• adjustment clauses that result in unexpected payments at settlement

We compare the contract to what you have been told verbally and in the marketing material. We point out any differences and explain the impact in practical terms, so you are not caught out later.