Who this article is for
Conveyancers, solicitors, legal advisors and anyone reviewing building information on behalf of a buyer or property owner.
What this article covers
What Cohabit provides during due diligence
How building profiles support contract review
How Expert Reports help identify legal considerations
How to collaborate with buyers and agents using Cohabit
Why conveyancers & solicitors use Cohabit
Cohabit gives legal professionals:
Easier access to the building’s information
Consolidated documents in one place
An independent Health Score
Expert interpretation of risks
A single view for all stakeholders
Faster preparation for contract conditions
This reduces the time spent chasing strata managers, agents or sellers for missing documents.
How Cohabit supports due diligence
✔ Complete building information in one place
Access insurance, compliance certificates, valuations, financial indicators and major documents without relying on email chains.
✔ Instant visibility over known risks
Identify compliance gaps, major works, insurance issues and missing documents quickly.
✔ Independent Expert insights
Expert Reports translate complex strata documents into clear, actionable findings.
✔ Transparency for buyers
Health Scores and Snapshots help buyers understand the building’s context, reducing friction in your legal conversations.
✔ Faster, cleaner reviews
Consolidated information shortens the timeframe between offer and exchange.
What conveyancers can review in Cohabit
Cohabit shows:
Building Health Score
Key compliance items
Insurance details
Valuations and financial indicators
Recurring activities
Structural and condition information
Uploaded building documents
Expert Reports (when available)
This means no digging through a 300-page strata report to find critical items.
How Cohabit improves communication
All parties can use the same building profile:
The buyer
The buyer’s agent
The conveyancer
The vendor/real estate agent
This keeps everyone aligned and reduces inconsistent or outdated information being shared.
FAQs
Does Cohabit replace legal due diligence?
No — it supports your review by consolidating building information and Expert insights.
Do I get a copy of all documents in the building profile?
Yes — any documents the seller or manager has uploaded will be visible to you when the building profile is shared with you.
Can I request extra documents through Cohabit?
Not directly — but you can tell your buyer or agent what to upload or request.
Is the Expert Report legally binding?
No — it is an independent assessment to support your advice, not a legal certification.