Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?
“You do not mend a broken vase by handing over a new one.” (Anonymous) When a property sale is cancelled, [...]
Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?
“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't [...]
One Bad Letter and Your Eviction Falls Apart
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” (George Bernard Shaw) Many landlords assume [...]
Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller’s
"The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller not one." (George Herbert) A Marina Da Gama property. A collapsed wooden [...]
Your Property Purchase Collapses: Can You Get Your Deposit Back?
“A creature with a big enough head to make a contract should have the sense to make one it can [...]
Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else
"Good rules make good neighbours." (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, [...]
Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
"It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing [...]
Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates [...]
Budget 2026: How Much Will the Increased CGT Primary Residence Exclusion Save You?
“We are also proposing additional tax measures to ease the financial burden on households and businesses, by adjusting personal income [...]
Choose Your Conveyancer with Care! A Cautionary Tale of “Fraud Unravels All”
“Fraud unravels property transactions even where innocent third parties are involved.” (Extract from judgment) Congratulations, you’re the proud new owner [...]
