Legal
residentialWA government warns consumers about east coast “property investment spruikers"
The warning follows officers from WA's consumer protection attending a number of free seminars to gauge the content and message being presented to potential investors.
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residentialThe $1.85 million Richmond warehouse ‘residence’ at centre of eviction dispute had “longstanding ban” on dwelling use
The warehouse conversion was marketed and sold as a residence just a few months after it became “reasonably clear” that there was no existing right to use it as a dwelling.
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reitsGPT settles Slater & Gordon class action dispute with $75m pay out to investors
The class action was filed in December 2011 and relates to a 2008 GPT earnings downgrade.
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western australiaWA’s consumer protection takes legal against rent-to-buy property scheme after tenant sells portable swimming pool
It is the third rent-to-buy scheme which has been the subject of recent legal action by Consumer Protection.
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newsCompany title disputes now off to the cheaper NSW Local Court
Company title disputes will be able to be heard in the NSW Local Court instead of the Supreme Court, under changes announced by NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith.
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industry newsAdministrators find $10.8 million black hole in Wickham Securities
A fund manager statement presented by Wickham Securities on November 30 last year showing a $10.8 million bank balance appears on its initial report to be bogus.
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toolsA good conveyancer can hold a property transaction together: Penny Erskine
Many buyers and sellers aren’t aware that they can choose their own conveyancer in a property transaction.
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legalRod Lambert's $17.5 million Gold Coast claim and other courtroom conflicts to await in 2013
Rod Lambert's $17.5 million claim against former Ray White estate agent Michael Kollosche on the Gold Coast will be closely followed this year.
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industry newsWA Consumer Protection targets rent-to-buy property scheme that took David Beckham jersey in lieu of deposit
Rent-to-buy schemes are targeted at people who don’t qualify for a home loan.
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industrialNathan Tinkler vs Mirvac scheduled for October showdown
The hearing is set for October 23 and 24 in the NSW Supreme Court before Justice Michael Slattery.
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