Sell Your Home Privately in the ACT
0 private sale properties currently listed in Australian Capital Territory — flat-fee listings without the traditional agent commission.
The ACT has Australia's most unusual property market — Crown leasehold, not freehold — and some of the most expensive private sale comparables on the east coast. With a-part, Canberra homeowners list their leasehold property on realestate.com.au and Domain for a flat fee, skip the 2–3% agent commission, and keep full control of their sale.
ACT commission rates run 2.0%–3.0% plus GST. On a median Canberra sale north of $800,000, that's easily $20,000–$25,000 heading to an agent at settlement. Private sale with a-part replaces that with a single flat-fee listing package plus your normal conveyancing costs. The portals stay the same; the fee structure changes dramatically.
In the ACT the contract for sale is prepared by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and must include specific leasehold disclosures — the Crown lease, building and compliance reports, and the energy efficiency rating. That disclosure bundle is mandatory before contracts can exchange. Our sellers guide covers what a Canberra homeowner needs to have ready.
From inner Canberra to Belconnen, Tuggeranong and the outer suburbs, private sale is legitimate for any ACT homeowner who wants to run their own sale. Start your flat-fee listing.
No properties are currently listed for sale in Australian Capital Territory.
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Private Sale in Australian Capital Territory — FAQ
- How does private sale work in the ACT?
- You list on a-part for a flat fee. We syndicate to realestate.com.au and Domain. A Canberra solicitor or licensed conveyancer prepares the contract for sale with the required leasehold disclosures. Buyer enquiries come directly to you; legal work stays with your conveyancer.
- Is it legal to sell privately in the ACT?
- Yes. ACT homeowners are free to sell their property without engaging a licensed real estate agent. The contract for sale and leasehold disclosure bundle must be prepared by a qualified solicitor or conveyancer before contracts can exchange.
- How much commission can I save in Canberra?
- ACT commission is typically 2.0%–3.0% plus GST. On a $900,000 Canberra sale that's $18,000–$27,000 plus GST. Private sale with a-part replaces that with a flat-fee listing package — usually under $1,000 — plus normal conveyancing.
- What needs to be in an ACT contract for sale?
- ACT contracts for sale must include a Crown lease copy, building compliance and energy efficiency reports (EER), and a range of specific leasehold disclosures. Your conveyancer or solicitor prepares this bundle before contracts can exchange — it's mandatory, not optional.