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:: Legal aspects of buying & selling bush
:: Conservation information for buying and selling bush
:: Commercial information
:: Subdivision and planning information
:: Relief from rates and taxes

Legal aspects of buying & selling bush

Some bushland areas are subject to legal restrictions. In order to establish the status of a property, contact Landgate - www.landgate.wa.gov.au on (+61) 8 9273 7373.

Conservation information for buying and selling bush

Conservation covenants are mutually binding agreements made between a landowner and an authorized body to protect the conservation values of the property it refers to.

To find out more about conservation covenants in Western Australia, please contact:

	The National Trust of Australia (WA) - www.naturalheritage.org.au Telephone: (+61) 8 9321 6088.
	The Department of Agriculture - www.agric.wa.gov.au Telephone: (+61) 8 9368 3333.
	Department of Environment & Conservation - www.naturebase.net Telephone: (+61) 8 9334 0477.

To find out more about other conservation options, please contact:

	Land for Wildlife - www.naturebase.net Telephone: (+61) 8 9334 0530.
	WWF Australia (Woodland Watch) - www.wwf.org.au Telephone: (+61) 8 9387 6444.
	Greening Australia - www.greeningaustralia-wa.org Telephone: (+61) 8 9335 8933.

Commercial Information

Commercial valuers can be engaged to carry out a property assessment for you. This valuation generally includes the market value of the property, based on sales information, plus the economic worth of any constructed assets on the property, such as houses and fences.

For a list of Registered Valuers, contact the Australian Property Institute - www.propertyinstitute.com.au on (+61) 8 9474 2784.

For information regarding licensed real estate agents who operate in a particular area contact REIWA - www.reiwa.com on (+61) 8 9380 8222.

Subdivision and planning information

For information on planning or zoning, contact the planning department of your local council. If this does not resolve all your queries, you may wish to contact the Western Australian Planning Commission - www.planning.wa.gov.au on (+61) 8 9264 7777.

Relief from rates and taxes

Local Government rates are an annual cost to landowners. Because of the public benefits associated with retaining natural bushland, some shire councils have introduced "differential rating" programs that significantly reduce the rates payable on bushland. Contact your local council for more information.

If your shire is does not provide rate relief, you still may be able to reduce your rates by having the property revalued. Contact Landgate's valuation services branch - www.landgate.wa.gov.au on (+61) 8 9429 8400 for more information.