We recently acted for a young couple who had entered into a contract to buy a unit in a two unit complex on the coast. Everything was going smoothly – finance applications had been approved, building and pest inspections complete and some initial searches carried out. At a meeting with our clients we asked them […]
Pool safety laws in Queensland came into effect for new pools in 2009 and for existing pools in 2010 to answer the growing number of children under 5 drowning. A non-shared pool in Queensland is a pool which is used solely for private and individual use by the property on which it is situate. Under […]
A dispute lodged by buyer of a $2.5 million dollar unit in Brisbane’s prestigious Riparian Plaza has landed a real estate agency into an awkward position. After failing to convince the court that 100% of the loss suffered by the buyer, due to the agent’s promises, should be borne by the vendors; the agent and […]
Buyers can be motivated to buy property from a deceased estate as it is usually perceived to be good value. It is important however that before entering into such a Contract that it refers to the correct seller; which may not always be the name on the title at the time of entering into the contract. If this […]
Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 were passed on the 28th of October which, after commencement, potentially affect all Contracts for the sale of land in Queensland and will need to be considered for all contracts which haven’t settled by the time the Act commences. You can access the amendments here. Some key issues and risks after […]
Conveyancing is the process of transferring the title of a property from one person to another between the time a decision is made to sell a property through to registration of the change of ownership with the Titles Office.For most people, buying or selling a house will be one of the most significant financial decisions […]
Need to know where you stand in relation to a contract?Need to enforce a contract?Trying to get out of a contract? Contracts and agreements are an integral part of our society. It’s therefore not only important to understand how contracts are formed but also how they will be interpreted, terminated and enforced. We have extensive experience […]