FREE PROPERTY CHECK LINKS

These are the free sources we mention in our Instagram and Threads posts. Each link takes you to the official record, not a summary. Most sources differ by state, so we list NSW, VIC and QLD separately.

The newest post is at the top.

Stop asking AI these 5 property questions

AI tools answer from general information. These 5 questions need the record for the exact address.

1. Does this street flood?

Flood risk can change from one street to the next. Your local council holds property-level flood information.

NSW: Check your council's flood maps. Council flood studies are also on the NSW Flood Data Portal. → https://flooddata.ses.nsw.gov.au
VIC: Create a planning property report and look for flood overlays. → https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/schemes-and-amendments/planning-report
QLD: Find your council's flood map on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority list. → https://www.qra.qld.gov.au/maps/flood-mapping

2. Is a special levy coming?

Strata minutes are not public. Ask the selling agent for the last 2 years of meeting minutes. Look for special levies, building defects and disputes between owners.

It is called strata in NSW, owners corporation in VIC and body corporate in QLD.

3. What can be built next door?

Zoning and overlays decide what neighbours can build. Check the current map.

NSW: NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer → https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/spatialviewer
VIC: VicPlan planning property report → https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/schemes-and-amendments/planning-report
QLD: Your council's planning scheme map, on your council's website.

4. How noisy is the street?

WebTrak from Airservices Australia shows flight paths over major cities. → https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aircraftnoise/webtrak/

For road and rail noise, visit the street at 8am and 5pm on a weekday.

5. How many new units are coming?

New developments add supply near the property. Search what has been lodged.

NSW: NSW Planning Portal application tracker → https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/map
VIC: Your council's planning permit register, on your council's website.
QLD: Your council's development application tracker, on your council's website.

Last checked: October 2026