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The Consumer Credit Code is uniform national legislation which regulates credit lending for personal credit. The legislation places obligations on the lender to act reasonably by informing customers about contracts and allows for the credit contract to be reviewed by the courts. Lenders should make you aware of the Code if you are applying for a loan.
The Housing Indemnity Act 1992 operates in Tasmania to protect an owner of a property for a period of 6 years after a property has been built. This is enabled through an insurance policy taken out by a builder or owner builder. If you purchase a property which has been built recently check to see if a policy is in place. Your solicitor should be aware of this requirement during the conveyancing process but you should ask the question anyway.
The Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents Act 1991 regulates the licensing of agents and auctioneers in Tasmania and through the Property Agents Board (formerly the Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents Council) will hear complaints on professional and ethical conduct.
The Duties Act 2001 legislates for the tax or stamp duty payable for transfer or sale of property in Tasmania. If you are an eligible first home buyer, you may also be able to pay the stamp duty off over a period of time after you buy the property. You legal adviser and finance provider will tell you how to apply.
The Local Government Act 1993 allows the local council to create by laws, levy charges, regulate planning criteria and building plans. To look for other Acts, by-laws and regulations visit the Tasmanian Legislation database.
