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I agree but my experience is that moderation of this forum tends much more towards the value of "free speech" than the value of "respectful".

tj22 has stated that the property is in Queensland, not Victoria.

If the property is in Queensland, the relevant part of legislation is s 12 of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, which defines "residential tenancy agreements", and states, inter alia: (Subsection (1) defines residential tenancy agreements.)

What the ... ? :eek: What century are they operating in?

I should have been clearer, perhaps. It depends whether tj22 wants to try to "manufacture a finance refusal" if the lease isn't signed. Asking for it now will make it look like you "forgot" to include a condition, and thus any clever vendor/agent will then be scrutinising a subsequent finance...

There's no point asking the vendor to sign a lease now, because you've already signed a contract. What are you going to do if the vendor doesn't produce a lease?

Yes, you absolutely should insist on being provided with a copy of the lease agreement prior to going unconditional, or insist on vacant possession.