Embarrassing but not fraudulent: Appeal court baulks at binding buyers to fixed-up contract

An elderly couple, penalised because they had failed to “baldly accuse” a seller’s lawyers that easement particulars had been surreptitiously inserted into a contract after execution (more…)

Worker absolved of sins of delay, lives to fight another day

A seriously injured truck driver ”of limited education” has won the right to pursue motor accident compensation damages after a last gasp limitation extension hearing to rectify (more…)

REIQ’s “Day after Tomorrow” solution lacks Sky-net defence

The December update of the REIQ residential land contract includes a half-hearted attempt to avert opportunistic terminations and forfeited deposits (more…)

Contract changed after buyer signs: agent exonerated of “sharp practice” claims

The insertion by an agent of drainage easement particulars into a residential contract reference schedule – after the buyers had signed (more…)

What new traps for agents in PAMDA process after September?

After next month, PAMDA’s new chapter 11 will only allow termination on one ground – if a buyer proves they were not given (more…)

$8.5 million walk-in: Q1 penthouse sale holds against PAMDA termination threat

In April 2007 a buyer walked into a real estate office to make an offer on a Q1 Penthouse at Surfers Paradise for $8.5million. (more…)

Fitness training not sport: Trainers sweat $80k for broken ankle; escape crunch for disc prolapse

Courts in Queensland and New South Wales have recently ruled on the liability of personal trainers for injuries sustained by their clients.

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“U r served”: Court orders damages claim to be notified by Txt

A Queensland court ordered this morning that a defendant be served with a compensation claim by way of SMS message to his mobile phone. (more…)

Contract change not initialled. When can buyer walk away?

Every agent learns that amendments made to a contract after signing by a party must – to ensure contract validity – be returned to that party for initialing: Real Estate 101. (more…)

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