Written Notice
nounwrit·ten no·ticepronounced RIT-ən NOH-tis
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Written Notice mean?
A formal written communication (letter, email, or fax) delivered to the seller, their solicitor, or their agent to exercise a contractual right such as cooling-off. Verbal communication -- including phone calls -- does not satisfy notice requirements in property contracts.
How the noun Written Notice is used
To exercise the cooling-off period, you must deliver written notice to the agent or vendor's solicitor — a phone call alone won't cut it.
Synonyms
formal notice, notice in writing
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MLA citation: "Written Notice." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/written-notice. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Written Notice." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/written-notice.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Written Notice. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/written-notice