Who tells the local Council, the Water Authority and other state government departments when the ownership of a property is changing?

During the settlement process, typically once finance is approved, the buyer’s settlement agent completes an Electronic Advice of Sale (EAS).*

The EAS notifies the local council/shire, Water Authority, State Government departments, The Office of State Revenue and Landgate of the settlement transfer taking place. We advise the rating authorities of the settlement date, the date of the agreement and the new owners of the property. If circumstances change and the mailing address changes in the time between when the EAS is completed and the settlement is finalised, your settlement agent can amend the mailing address.

*Note: It is the responsibility of the new owner to advise utilities such as gas, telephone, power and internet service providers of the change of ownership. Due to privacy regulations your settlement agent does not have the authority to deal with these services on your behalf.