Building of a property is an important event and requires adherence to a structured process. Below are outlined key guidelines:

• The parties to a building contract are The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) and the Building Contractor.
• A copy of the application form is to be forwarded to both Presbytery and Synod.
• The dollar value of the building project determines whether the approval comes from Synod or Presbytery. Projects up to $1,000,000 must be approved by Presbytery. Projects greater than $1,000,000 must be approved by Synod.
• Where borrowing of funds is required the applicant must include financial and three year forward cash flow statements.
• For additional loan assistance, Synod can possibly provide funding by means of a Self Help Fund, Schofield Fund, Woolnough Sites Fund, and/or a Uniting Church (NSW) Trust Association loan.
• If you intend to use sales proceeds, this must be identified in the application form.
• For the building of a minister’s residence, refer to the policy [insert link] for building or buying a minister’s residence.
• Where the building project relates to Aged Care, Child Care or Education, approval must also be received from the relevant Board.
• In consideration of the appropriate management of your building project, please refer to the Client Representative role and checklist.
• All legal documents must be submitted to the Property Trust for execution.
• A Certificate of Correctness must accompany all legal documentation.
• Following building completion, all contract documents and warranties are to be retained for safe keeping.
• Prior to completion, arrangement must be made with Property Services to insure the property.