01 Research & purchase Reviewed 30 August 2026
Property due diligence
Due diligence
The checks a buyer completes before committing to a property purchase.
What Due diligence means
Due diligence tests the property, contract, title, planning controls, physical condition, hazards, insurance implications and purchase assumptions before they become your problem.
Why it matters
A suburb can look attractive while a specific property carries restrictions, defects, risks or costs that change the decision.
Take the next step
Ask Heyward A definition cannot see your position. Heyward can.
Start with: “Build a due-diligence plan for the property I am considering.”
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Sources
Primary & official where available- Consumer Affairs Victoria Due diligence checklist for property buyers
- Consumer Affairs Victoria Buying property checklist
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