Court dismisses “unfair” CBA home re-possession action May 15, 2013 | 1053 views Australia’s largest bank has been denied re-possession of a Boronia Heights home that it had hoped Read Story
Forfeiture of deposit Vs re-sale damages: what to do? May 15, 2013 | 1678 views Investors who successfully recovered a $135k deposit as a result of a settlement “no-show” on th Read Story
Seller builds time-of-the-essence contest in deposit refund fight May 13, 2013 | 840 views Imprecision in the language used to specify the date for approval of finance and settlement date, w Read Story
Buyer claws back 80% of buy price, seller burnt on earn out March 24, 2013 | 1046 views The “earn out” has its origin in private equity deals where the seller commits to a projected ea Read Story
Law clerk walks out on settlement after 5 min delay, seller keeps deposit in no-show March 20, 2013 | 1419 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 | 881 views Queensland solicitors have been warned to take special care to avoid financial risks posed by flood Read Story
Investor perishes as Altitude takes toll January 28, 2013 | 959 views A $3.27 million investment with property fund manager Securcorp, was induced by assurances of Read Story
Buyers walk on PAMDA conflict, reform remains distant January 26, 2013 | 904 views The Supreme Court last month ruled on the PAMDA derailment of a successful off-the-plan sales campai Read Story
Arbitrary penalty interest argument edges closer to seismic High Court ruling December 22, 2012 | 925 views The legality of penalty interest charges levied by mortgage lenders on “defaulting” domestic and co Read Story