When you Sell Your Property the following document copies will need to be sent to your settlement agent.
ATO Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate.
When you receive an offer on your property (or prior) you will need to
produce an ATO Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate.
Click here to go the the ATO web page.
Electrical Safety Certificate / Smoke Alarms
You’ll also need an electrical safety certificate and smoke alarm clearance. See details and links below.
(Copies of these documents will need to be supplied to your settlement agent.)
Electrical Safety Certificate
RCD requirements for sale, rent and hire properties. Click Here.
Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms and RCDs – Click here.
Confirm with your Settlement Agent
Be sure to confirm with your settlement agent as to what documents you will need to provide regarding settling your property. Clarify these documents sooner than later.
Note: You can arrange these documents before you sell!
You can apply for the ATO certificate and electrical safety certificate, smoke alarm clearance before you place your home on the market to sell.
ATO Capital Gains Withholding – Your Accountant
Consult with your accountant regarding your personal and or company taxation requirements.