The land
| Done | Item |
|---|
| Carrying capacity in DSE or head, in an average and a poor season |
| Water: dams, bores, licences and how reliable they are |
| Fencing, yards, sheds and access, and what needs spending in the first two years |
| Soil, pasture and weed condition |
| Zoning, easements and any restrictions on the title |
The price
| Done | Item |
|---|
| Recent sales of similar blocks nearby, per hectare and per DSE |
| Transfer duty and buying costs, checked with your state revenue office |
| Whether a lease or agistment would do the same job for less |
The finance
| Done | Item |
|---|
| How much the bank will lend against it, and what deposit you need |
| The gross margin the block needs to cover its repayments |
| Your whole-farm cashflow with the new repayments in it |
| What happens if prices fall or the season is poor in the first two years |
Advice
| Done | Item |
|---|
| Your solicitor to check the contract and title |
| Your accountant on the structure and tax |
| An independent valuation if the price looks high |
Checked 26 October 2026. General information only. It doesn't take account of your circumstances and isn't tax, legal or credit advice. Farm CFO is a business name of Levelhead Capital Pty Ltd (ABN 15 703 134 918). farmcfo.com.au · 0412 759 847
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