contract Articles
Contract by (Unilateral) Mistake
February 11th, 2014 by | Court Disputes
Courts can set aside contracts on a number of grounds: the terms may be illegal, a party may have entered into the deal through fraud or misrepresentation, and so on. Sometimes the Court will intervene where there has been a mutual, fundamental mistake or misunderstanding. In some circumstances the Court can also correct Contracts. But… Read more »
Terms of Trade Are Fundamental To Good Debtor Control
August 30th, 2013 by | Commercial Transactions, Debt Collection
All businesses should have well written terms of trade. It is just as important to make sure that they form part of your contract. Notwithstanding that you have good terms of trade, they will do little to help in a Court dispute if they were first presented after the contract was formed. Good debtor… Read more »
What To Do When a Purchaser Doesn’t Settle a Land Sale Contract
August 29th, 2013 by | Conveyancing, Property & Leases
A buyer who fails to settle on the agreed date is, on the face of it, in breach of a land sale contract. As vendor, you will need to consider whether you want to insist that the deal be completed (by sending a Notice to Complete or even seeking a Court order for Specific Performance… Read more »
Things to Consider After Signing a Contract to Purchase Property
July 9th, 2013 by | Conveyancing
Finding the right property at the right price can take a lot of time and effort. Before signing a contract many purchasers will want to have the building checked and have a lawyer or conveyancer look at the searches and contract. Assuming all is well the contract can be signed – but that is not… Read more »
Private Contract for Sale and Purchase of Residential Property With No Sales Agents
June 25th, 2013 by | Conveyancing, Property & Leases
The question I repeatedly hear is “Do I need to go to a Real Estate Agent to sell my property if I have a found a buyer privately?” The answer is “no”. All you need to properly document the sale is a Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land and an up to… Read more »
Before You Sign a Building Contract
October 5th, 2012 by | Commercial Transactions, Conveyancing, Property & Leases
We have significant experience in advising our clients on their rights and obligations under domestic and commercial building contracts, and residential “house and land” package deals. In South Australia a domestic building work contract can be cancelled if you take action to “cool-off” before the “prescribed time”. This is not a step that should be… Read more »
