If you are buying a property in Glenorchy, here is what you need to know about Council’s role and the information available to you.
Property information
Before buying, you may want to find out:
- Zoning and planning provisions under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme
- Any heritage overlays or environmental constraints
- Outstanding rates or charges on the property
- Development history and any approved or pending permits
Section 337 certificate
A Section 337 certificate (under the Local Government Act 1993) provides information about outstanding rates, charges and orders on a property. This is usually obtained by your conveyancer as part of the settlement process.
To request a Section 337 certificate, contact us or visit our Customer Service centre.
Planning information
For information about what can be built or done on a property, visit the Planning and Building section or contact our Planning team.
Rates for new owners
If you purchase a property, you become responsible for rates from the date of settlement. Unpaid rates carry over with the property.
Contact our Rates team once settlement is complete to update your details.
Phone: 03 6216 6800 Email: rates@gcc.tas.gov.au
Useful contacts
- Conveyancers and solicitors — for the legal side of property purchase
- Land Tasmania — for title and survey information: landtasmania.com.au
- Tasmanian Planning Commission — for planning scheme information: tpc.tas.gov.au
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