Are your Clients protected against the risk of Non-Compliant Building Work? By Paul Watkins, General Counsel, Australia Stewart TitleThe enforcement powers of Local Authorities to issue building notices and building orders for unapproved building work is a risk which is well known among settlement agents in Western Australia. However, the issue of non-compliant building work also poses a significant risk, particularly as purchasers and their settlements agents may be lulled into a false sense of security if the Orders & Requisitions...
‘Talking property’, link to previous POD cast including 6/8/16 talking about Title Insurance 🙂#A1Conveyancing #SettlementsWA #SettlementAgenthttp://www.6pr.com.au/news/talking-property-for-summit-homes-group-20160131-gmhwwf.html
What happened? Our client purchased an original 1950s style home in SA with the intent of demolishing it and building their dream home. The client exchanged contracts and began to prepare plans for their new home. Shortly after settlement, the client submitted plans to the Council to construct their dream home. The plans were rejected by Council on the basis of a proposed heritage listing, which was applied just prior to settlement. The client was in shock and immediately contacted...
