An elderly couple, penalised because they had failed to “baldly accuse” a seller’s lawyers that easeme...
“Illegal” penalty loan rates go to appeal: ramifications for finance & property immense
The Casino (NSW) borrower who won a reprieve against mezzanine interest rates of 7.5% per month, has failed to stop the ...
Landlord holds unrepresented photographer to Arthur Street letter of intent loss
The letter of intent for the lease of a commercial building in Arthur Street’s art gallery precinct lasted barely ...
Solicitor handoff at issue in GFC induced off-the-plan condo crash
A buyer has escaped his November 2008 Royal Pines luxury villa contract amid confusion among their solicitors over which...
Attorney general appointment puts PAMDA relief within grasp
The welcome appointment on Friday of Kawana MP, Jarod Bleijie to the cabinet post of Attorney-General, offers a real opp...
Tenant struck by power charges: landlord denies option due payment breach
A Mackay shopping centre owner stood to gain more than $400,000 by denying the validity of a tenant’s exercise of option...
Oracle price collapse: court shields valuation from market eyes
Following closely on the December judgment compelling luxury Broadbeach apartment buyers to settle on the 11 high-rise c...
“Exorbitant” default interest not a penalty but capitalisation of arrears “unconscionable”.
In a decision that will be intently studied by the finance industry and borrowers alike, the supreme court today refused...
Penny pinching on legals a poor choice for spendthrift sellers
Terence Street was rapidly reaching the limit of his $450k bank line of credit when he floated his Hope Island home as a...