Key Clauses in a Sale and Purchase Agreement | Ep. 92

In this episode, we discuss the key clauses you can use in a sale and purchase agreement when buying property in New Zealand.

This is important for NZ property investors because DD clauses can be used to put a property on hold to investigate the property before making it go unconditional. This means that you can agree the properties price in principle (and have the right to purchase the property) while you ensure that it is fit for purpose.

We mentioned in the show that we would include a Due Diligence clause you can use:

This agreement is entirely conditional upon the Purchaser in its sole discretion being satisfied that the property is suitable for the Purchaser’s intended uses following the Purchaser carrying out due diligence investigations on the overall viability of the property and including but not limited to searching any and all easements, and of any requirements of the local authority or financier, this clause is for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall have until 4pm on 10th working day from the date of this contract to give to the Vendor’s solicitor notice that this clause is satisfied failing which the contract shall be at an end. This clause may be waived by the purchaser prior to the prescribed time at the sole discretion of the purchaser.