Can the owner of a community title lot – in the absence of a formal exclusive use resolution – justify impro...
Unlicensed agent wins “boozy lunch” site introduction commissions
A property consultant who “sourced” early learning centres for investors at a fee of $2000 per approved child place has ...
Court declares 95% of lender’s fees unenforceable, penalty charges
In June 2022 Steve Saad borrowed $60,000 – including loan establishment fees and legals – from a private lender an...
Home builder defeated on supply chain & materials cost contract price increase
In August 2022 Charith and Hew Perera entered into a “fixed price” $645k home build contract with an anticipated start d...
Landlord refused to negotiate COVID relief, barred from recovery of arrears
Landlords who refused to negotiate COVID relief with their tenants for rent relief during the emergency response period ...
Agent gives wrong keys after settlement; buyer 7 yrs in wrong home
Little did the agent know that when he mistakenly handed over the keys of a residence that adjoined and was identical to...
UFC fitness franchisees misled; win $6 mil from franchisor
The Australian distributor of UFC gym franchises has been dealt a blow by a court ruling that voids the sale of three lo...
“Non-refundable” deposit ≠instalment contract: buyer drops $365k deposit
A buyer who failed to settle the purchase of what was claimed to be an instalment contract has lost its bid to recover a...
Agent sues seller for commission over false “higher offer” claim
A sales agent with an open listing who was denied commission on a $10 mil property when it was sold by a competitor has ...