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Hi Terryw Getting back to your orginal question, I was in the same position as you many years ago (except that I was in Melbourne and at that time, Victoria still had articles of clerkship so most lawyers had no idea what I was talking about). I ended up getting my practical experience by...

Unfortunately for Pete011, it will probably not cost the bank anything to have his caveat (or the other caveats) removed. If the Bank exercises their power of sale, then s.91(2A) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958 would specifically allow the new purchaser to register the transfer despite the...

I am relieved for your sake that the deposit has not been released. If you are interested, section 27 of the Sale of Land Act is here: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/sola1962100/s27.html It essentially allows the vendor to serve a notice containing certain...

Very interesting scenario. I can't really comment without more info ... Did you pay a deposit, and if so was it to a real estate agent or solicitor ? Have you been given a notice under s.27 of the Sale of Land Act in relation to the deposit ? If so you need to be careful to make sure...