30/10/2026
Do I need home insurance before settlement, or from the day I sign?
Most people assume cover starts on settlement day. It depends on your contract of sale, and in some states the standard contract puts the risk on the buyer well before you get the keys. Read the clause, then ask your conveyancer to confirm the exact date you are on the hook. Separately, your lender will not release funds without a certificate of currency showing their interest noted, so the policy needs to be organised before settlement either way.
General information only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Talk to me before you rely on it.
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