Introduction

Welcome to the $1 Path to Property Giveaway Competition (the "Competition"). By participating, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). Please read them carefully.

Organisers

The Competition is jointly organised by My Property Pro Buyer’s Agents, Birdie Conveyancing, and Homesafe Inspections  (collectively, the "Organiser"):

My Property Pro Buyer’s Agents

Birdie Conveyancing

Homesafe Inspections

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate, you must:

  • Be a home buyer in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, purchasing existing, registered and real residential property in the Sutherland Shire and Sydney's southern suburbs at the discretion of the Organiser.
  • Is legally permitted to purchase real property in the state of NSW and is not a "foreign person" as defined in section 21A of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) ("FATA") as the meaning is extended by section 4(6) of the FATA or a "person to who this section applies" within the meaning of section 26A as section 26A is affected by section 5A of the FATA.
  • Be aged 18 or older at the time of entry.
  • Participants do not need to be finance ready and willing/able to purchase a property at the time of entry or to win the competition, but must be finance ready and immediately willing and able to buy real property to claim the prize and sign up with the respective services of the Organiser.
  • Not be an employee of the Organiser or any associated companies, nor a close relative of such employees.

How to Enter

  • To enter, a form must completed in full which includes personal and demographic data as well as a short form response. The entry form should take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your answers.
  • In the short form response you must tell us in 200 words or less, why you deserve to win the to $1 Path to Property Giveaway and how you believe the Organiser can help you with your property purchase.
  • Each individual or family household (“participant") is limited to one submission.
  • Participants must complete the provided form in full, including all required fields.
  • Entries cannot be submitted on behalf of someone else as a nomination. If you feel someone would be a good candidate for this competition, please share the competition page with them.
  • Entries must be received by October 27th, 2024, 9:00pm AEDT. Late entries will not be considered.

Link to enter

Competition Period

  • The Competition begins at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 and ends at 9:00pm AEDT on Sunday 27th October, 2024 (the "Competition Period"). All entries must be submitted within this period.
  • Short-list finalist candidates will be notified no later than Wednesday, 30th October, 2024.
  • Winner will be notified: Friday, 1st November, 2024.

Judging Criteria

  • The Competition is based on skill. Entries will be judged by the Organiser and will be based on the participant’s situation, story, needs, wants, and any other criteria, and at the sole discretion of the Organiser.
  • The decision of the Organiser is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome.

Prizes

  • The prizes for the Competition are:
    1. My Property Pro Buyer’s Agents ‘Full Search’ service provision for the price of $1.00
    2. Birdie Conveyancing services including unlimited contract reviews and one settlement management for the price of $1.00
    3. Homesafe Inspections building and pest and strata reports, as required, for the price of $1.00 per report
  • Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
  • Birdie Conveyancing will cover mandatory disbursements only, specifically council and water rates certificates, electronic ID checks, and revenue office fees including electronic stamping fees. All additional costs, including but not limited to stamp duty, strata checks, title insurance, and any other optional checks and inspections must be covered by the Winner.
  • Cost of the physical property and any financing/mortgage, additional tax, or government costs are not included in this prize and are to be fully funded by Winner and/or their lender.
  • The estimated value of the prize varies based on certain criteria, however, is estimated at approximately $30,000-$35,000.

Winner

  • Short-listed finalists will be notified no later than Wednesday, 30th October, 2024.
  • Winner will be notified by both email and phone within 24 hours of the end of the Competition Period.
  • Winner must respond within 3 clear business days of being notified to claim their prize.
  • If the Winner fails to claim their prize within the specified time, the Organiser reserves the right to award the prize to an alternative participant.

Use of the Prize

  • Acceptance of Terms: The Winner must agree to and follow any Agreements and Terms and Conditions of the companies providing the services included in the prize. This is as if the Winner had individually engaged with each company. This includes but is not limited to: timeframe of contracted services, limitations of services, and process for acquistion.
  • Coordination by the Organiser: While the organiser will make their best efforts to assist, they are not required to take on the full responsibility of coordinating the services, other than during the normal course of the service provisions. The organiser is not obligated to act as the primary coordinator or organiser of the services.
  • Winner's Choice: The Winner has the option to use any or all of the services provided. They are not required to use every service that comes with the prize. This allows the winner flexibility in choosing how to utilise the prize, while also ensuring they comply with the terms set by the companies involved.

Media Consent

  • Winners grant the Organiser the right to use their name, likeness, and any photographs or video footage taken during the Competition for promotional and marketing purposes, except where prohibited by law.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, use on the Organiser’s website, social media channels, and in other marketing materials related to the Competition.
  • Winners acknowledge that no additional compensation will be provided for such use and agree to the sharing of their media as described.

Privacy

  • The Organiser will collect, use, and handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Organiser’s privacy policy.

Sharing of Personal Information

  • By participating in the Competition, you consent to the Organiser sharing your personal details with affiliate sponsors of the Competition for the purpose of prize fulfilment and marketing communications.
  • Personal details shared may include your name, contact information, and certain details of your entry (whist still maintaining privacy and not disclosing any confidential details such as finance situation or address).
  • Affiliate sponsors are required to handle your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and their own privacy policies.
  • If you do not wish for your details to be shared with affiliate sponsors, please indicate your preference at the time of entry. However, opting out may affect your eligibility to receive certain prizes.

General Conditions

  • The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these Terms or engages in any fraudulent activity.
  • The Organiser is not responsible for any technical failures or issues that may affect the entry process or the Competition.
  • The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time, including extending or modifying the Competition Period.
  • Any changes to the Terms or Competition will be communicated by email to participants.

Liability

  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Organiser is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from or in connection with the Competition or the use of any prize.

Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

Contact Information

Acceptance

  • By participating in the Competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.