Your Guide to Buying on A-Part
How to find, inspect, and purchase your next property through A-Part.
How Buying on A-Part Works
A-Part is a property marketplace where sellers list their properties directly - without a traditional real estate agent. This means you're dealing directly with property owners, which can lead to more transparent negotiations and potentially better prices.
The buying process on A-Part is straightforward:
- Browse and search for properties that match your criteria
- Send enquiries to sellers about properties you're interested in
- Attend open inspections or arrange private viewings
- Submit a formal offer (Letter of Intent) when you're ready
- Negotiate directly with the seller
- Engage your solicitor/conveyancer to handle contracts and settlement
A-Part is free for buyers. There are no fees to browse, enquire, or submit offers. You only need to register for a free account to send enquiries and make offers.
Browsing Properties
Find properties on A-Part by browsing our listings page. Each listing includes:
- High-quality photos and optional video tours
- Detailed property description and features
- Floor plans (where available)
- Upcoming open inspection times with calendar download
- Price or price guide
- Property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, and land size
Making Enquiries
When you find a property you're interested in, you can contact the seller directly through A-Part. Simply fill in the enquiry form on the listing page with your name, contact details, and message.
The seller receives your enquiry instantly via email and SMS, so you can expect a prompt response. All communication is tracked in your account for easy reference.
Submitting an Offer
When you're ready to buy, submit a formal Letter of Intent (LOI) through A-Part. The offer form includes:
- Purchaser details - Your name, address, and contact information
- Offer amount - The price you're willing to pay
- Deposit amount - Typically 5-10% of the purchase price
- Settlement date - When you'd like to complete the purchase
- Conditions - Finance approval, building/pest inspection, etc.
- Special conditions - Any additional terms you'd like to include
Important: A Letter of Intent is an expression of interest, not a legally binding contract. The binding Contract of Sale is prepared separately by solicitors after the seller accepts your offer.
After Your Offer is Accepted
Once the seller accepts your offer, the next steps are:
- Engage a solicitor - If you haven't already, engage a solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal side
- Contract preparation - The seller's solicitor prepares the Contract of Sale based on the agreed terms
- Due diligence - Complete any inspections or checks outlined in your conditions
- Exchange of contracts - Both parties sign the contract and deposits are paid
- Settlement - Ownership transfers on the agreed settlement date
Buyer FAQ
Yes. The legal process for buying property is the same whether you buy through an agent or directly from the owner. Your solicitor or conveyancer handles all the legal protections, contract review, and settlement process to ensure your interests are protected.
Absolutely. We recommend making your offer subject to a satisfactory building and pest inspection. You can arrange your own inspector and include this as a condition in your Letter of Intent.
Some properties are sold via live online auction. You can bid in real-time from anywhere. See our Auction Guide for full details on registering and bidding.
Every property on A-Part has a unique 4-digit listing code. To speak with the property owner by phone, simply call the number shown on the listing page and enter the code when prompted. You'll be connected directly to the owner.
We use this system to protect the privacy of our sellers. Their personal phone number is never displayed publicly on the listing, and they won't receive unwanted calls from telemarketers or scammers. When you call through A-Part, the seller knows it's a genuine property enquiry.
Yes. Sellers can accept, decline, or counter your offer. You're encouraged to make a fair offer based on comparable sales in the area. The seller may counter with a different price, and you can continue negotiating until both parties agree.