First Home Buyer Contract Checklist
First home buyers often receive a large contract pack with unfamiliar terms. A simple checklist can make the solicitor conversation easier.
- Author:
- ContractPilot Team
- Updated:
- 7 June 2026
- Reading time:
- 1 min read
General information only. This is not legal advice and does not replace solicitor or conveyancer review.
Documents to have ready
Collect the Contract of Sale, Section 32, title documents, special conditions, planning certificates, owners corporation documents if applicable and any agent-provided amendments.
If the property is going to auction, ask for review early enough to resolve questions before auction day.
Questions to prepare
Ask about finance timing, building and pest protection, settlement dates, special conditions, easements, planning overlays, building permit records and any missing or unclear documents.
Your solicitor can explain which items are common and which require more detailed review.
Frequently asked questions
Should first home buyers use ContractPilot before a solicitor?
ContractPilot can help prepare questions, but it does not replace solicitor or conveyancer review.
What if I do not understand the contract wording?
Write down the clause and ask your solicitor to explain the practical consequence in plain English.
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Upload your Contract of Sale and Section 32 to receive a plain-English beta review. ContractPilot is an information tool, not legal advice.