Hi, have been reading through the forums and have been a wealth of knowledge. I am brand new at this and have already had more nightmares than most and don't own anything yet.
First we missed out on a house we fell in love with and it sold for $80k over reserve in Altona North.
Next, our offer was accepted on a house in Laverton. But again, we had to exit due to poor workmanship which had no council permits on a huge portion of the house. Big legal battle, but we got out and lost no money. But disheartened.
Finally, had offer accepted on a house in Altona Meadows. Much different to the other two and was smooth sailing. Settlement was Sept and we have just been counting down.
BIt, this morning I got a call from our conveyancer and they had just received a call fuom the local council.... Apparently, back in the 80s there was a lane at the back of the property. Council decided to close it off and tried to sell land to house either side of it. Both owners back then refused to pay, so each house backing on was gifted a 1.5m plot on separate title.
Now, here is my problem. Each time the address was sold, that second title was never included in contracts and name never changed. So now council says that gifted parcel of land still is in name of person from 30 years ago. Our section 32 includes the dimensions of whole plot, but only has one title number. The vendors conveyancer says it isn't his problem as we are unconditional. My guys says it is their responsibility before settlement...
Anyone been through this, any tips? One more spanner is that we think it is still in name of a business and we aren't sure if it exists anymore.
Sam
First we missed out on a house we fell in love with and it sold for $80k over reserve in Altona North.
Next, our offer was accepted on a house in Laverton. But again, we had to exit due to poor workmanship which had no council permits on a huge portion of the house. Big legal battle, but we got out and lost no money. But disheartened.
Finally, had offer accepted on a house in Altona Meadows. Much different to the other two and was smooth sailing. Settlement was Sept and we have just been counting down.
BIt, this morning I got a call from our conveyancer and they had just received a call fuom the local council.... Apparently, back in the 80s there was a lane at the back of the property. Council decided to close it off and tried to sell land to house either side of it. Both owners back then refused to pay, so each house backing on was gifted a 1.5m plot on separate title.
Now, here is my problem. Each time the address was sold, that second title was never included in contracts and name never changed. So now council says that gifted parcel of land still is in name of person from 30 years ago. Our section 32 includes the dimensions of whole plot, but only has one title number. The vendors conveyancer says it isn't his problem as we are unconditional. My guys says it is their responsibility before settlement...
Anyone been through this, any tips? One more spanner is that we think it is still in name of a business and we aren't sure if it exists anymore.
Sam
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