Just thought I would let you know the outcome of this scenario!. I have had success with the person who originally sold me the block with 4 year settlement and he has been sympathetic and very understanding. Not like the developers solicitor who refused to enter into conversation with me, told me I was going to lose my deposit if I didn’t…[Read more]

Hi JacM
They are settling early because things have moved quicker than expected plus they have developed Stage 7 and 8 BEFORE Stages 5 and 6 because of some drainage and road access that has prevented them developing Stages 5 and 6 until 7 and 8 are complete. I thought this alone would be cause for compensation.

However, I have spoken with the…[Read more]

Hi Terry

My conveyancer is the person the developer recommended so perhaps she has – as I am in Perth and they are in Melbourne. She just called me last Friday to say that the title had been registered, but I do not have that in writing still, not even an email. I thought that this would have been necessary, to be honest. Should I be using a…[Read more]

Hi Colin

I have not seen a registered copy of the sub-division plan. I have been in contact with Lewis O’Brian who was recommended by Paul Dobson and he has been extremely helpful. I have also taken your advice and tried to negotiate with the Developer solicitor but he was very blunt and would not enter into negotiation with me and then hung up…[Read more]

Thanks Colin

Do I raise these issues with the Developers Solicitor or the conveyancer? If I suggest going to court with it how do I go about that and at what expense? Would it just be in the small claims?

Bear in mind I am in Perth.

So grateful for your advice.

Anita

Thanks Colin and Terry

The Contract says “Settlement Date shall be the date upon which vacant possession of the Property shall be given by the Vendor to the Purchaser namely upon acceptance of Title and payment of the purchase price in full.

Payment of balance 14 days from the date upon which the Vendor’s Solicitor notifies the Purchaser or the…[Read more]

Thank you – I will. I hope he will be able to help.

Cheers!
Anita