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Unit Title act explained: The apartment buyer’s guide

Everything you need to know before you buy a unit title property

Ben Tutty
By Ben Tutty (Content Writer)
Last updated: 10 July 2024 | 4 min read

What is the Unit Titles Act?

What you need to know when buying a unit title property

Unit title ownership works a little different to freehold.

Changes to the Unit Title Act in 2022

Unit title VS freehold

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