The procedure for selling, purchasing, building or leasing requires the completion of the relevant application form. A copy of the application form is to be forwarded to both Presbytery and Synod.

For the Approval process:

• The dollar value of the sale, purchase or building project determines whether the approval comes from Synod or Presbytery. Projects less than $1 million can be approved by Presbytery. Projects in excess of $1 million must be approved by Synod. For leases the term determines whether the approval comes from Synod or Presbytery. Leases less than 3 years can be approved by Presbytery. Leases greater than 3 years must be approved by Synod.
• Where the sale, purchase, build or lease relates to Aged Care, Child Care or Education, approval must also be received from the relevant Board.
• 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 purchase or building of a minister’s residence, refer to the Minister's Residence Building or Buying policy. When selling, purchasing or leasinga commercial or retail property, it is recommended that a solicitor should be appointed.
• A Certificate of Correctness must accompany all legal documentation which is sent in to the Property Trust for signing.
• Following settlement of a property purchase, arrangement must be made with Property Services for insurance of the property.
• All documents, including original certificate of title, survey, drainage diagrams, zoning certificates are to be forwarded to Property Services for safe keeping.
• All monies from the sale of property must be sent to Synod, which will be retained in the name of the entity.