Agent slotted on $73K commission, not “effective cause” of sale to his buyers December 09, 2013 | 1828 views An Ascot seller has escaped payment of sales commission on her $2.65 million home to the agent who Read Story
Law clerk walks out on settlement after 5 min delay, seller keeps deposit in no-show March 20, 2013 | 1415 views Lawyers skilfully avoid the sudden death consequences of last-minute delays in documentation or sh Read Story
Flood waters recede, financial risks peak: solicitors warned on time-critical transaction steps January 29, 2013 | 877 views Queensland solicitors have been warned to take special care to avoid financial risks posed by flood Read Story
Developer strikes out on rent-free claim after contract compliance catastrophe July 05, 2012 | 942 views A Mooloolaba developer who exploited PAMDA rules to crash a $2.3 million home buy as settlement da Read Story
State puts on the screw: pre-July agreements disqualified from home-buyer duty concessions June 12, 2012 | 837 views The reinstatement from 1 July of the principal place of residence stamp duty concession – abolished Read Story
Embarrassing but not fraudulent: Appeal court baulks at binding buyers to fixed-up contract June 11, 2012 | 791 views An elderly couple, penalised because they had failed to “baldly accuse” a seller’s lawyers that ease Read Story
Premier must be kept to “one contract” promise by end of February January 28, 2012 | 839 views This week Anna Bligh released a media statement to promote her newfound enthusiasm to “create a sing Read Story
REIQ’s “Day after Tomorrow” solution lacks Sky-net defence December 23, 2011 | 1076 views The December update of the REIQ residential land contract includes a half-hearted attempt to avert o Read Story
Contract changed after buyer signs: agent exonerated of “sharp practice” claims November 09, 2011 | 986 views The insertion by an agent of drainage easement particulars into a residential contract reference sch Read Story