Cooling-off period calculator (South Australia)
SA cooling-off on residential property contracts is two clear business days from the day you receive the signed contract. Weekends and SA public holidays don't count. Enter your contract date below to see your deadline.
You must rescind in writingbefore end of business on this day. That's two clear business days after contract receipt on Tue, 12 May.
General guidance only. Always confirm timing with your SA conveyancer. We're not a law firm or conveyancing service.
How SA cooling-off works
South Australia's Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act provides for a two-clear-business-day cooling-off period on residential property contracts. The clock starts the day you receive the signed contract (sometimes called Form 1 service).
"Clear business days"means full business days. The day you receive the contract doesn't count, weekends don't count, and SA public holidays don't count. You must rescind in writing before the deadline ends.
Cooling-off is short.Most buyers use it to confirm finance, get a building inspection done, and review the Form 1. If you're in cooling-off, brief us as soon as possible - many inspectors in our network can deliver same-day or next-day reports.
Important caveats
- · This tool is for general guidance only. Cooling-off rules and exceptions vary (auction sales, business sales, off-the-plan). Always confirm timing with your conveyancer.
- · We are not a law firm, solicitor, or conveyancer. For binding advice on your specific contract, speak to a licensed SA conveyancer.
- · SA public holidays are pre-loaded for the current and next calendar year. If you're calculating for a date much further out, double-check the holiday list independently.
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