1. Rich. The story, three facts, one signed quote, then more from the file
A contract signed on a weekend, and a garage that could not be built
A client signed a contract over a weekend, before asking for advice. They planned to build a large garage on the property for their vintage cars.
The searches we run on every purchase found that a new planning restriction was proposed over the land. It would have stopped the garage, and it was not disclosed in the contract of sale. We arranged for the client to be released from the contract.
- What was planned
- A large garage for a collection of vintage cars.
- What the searches found
- A proposed planning restriction, not disclosed in the contract.
- What happened
- The client was released from the contract.
Her advice and ability to be so thorough was very reassuring when making such a big decision.
2. The longest in the library: a heading of 88 characters and 257 words, in the old voice. No quote, one more case
Embracing technology to provide more flexible solutions for our clients using eContracts
Embracing technology and being innovative has allowed us to streamline many of the procedures and processes involved in buying and selling your property.
This allows us to spend more time on the things that really matter to our clients - being available to assist as they require and to provide the advice that really matters to them. If you are buying a property, our team of lawyers and conveyancers will take time to provide you a proper review of the proposed contract and make you aware of any material risks that you need to be aware of before signing a contract.
Recently, one of our clients entered a contract over a weekend prior to seeking appropriate legal advice. Upon our discussions with the client, it was discovered that they intended to build a large garage on the property to store vintage cars. The client wasn’t made aware that a new town planning restriction was proposed to be placed over the property which would restrict the building of the new garage. This information was also not disclosed in the contract
of sale. Fortunately, due to our pre-settlement process of obtaining appropriate information, certificates, government and council zoning searches, we were able to ascertain the new planning restriction would prevent the building of the garage and we were able to arrange for the release of our client from the contract. If you want to ensure that you have the right advice prior to committing to buying a property, get in contact with the conveyancing team at Beck Legal today.
- What was planned
- A large garage for a collection of vintage cars.
- What the searches found
- A proposed planning restriction, not disclosed in the contract.
- What happened
- The client was released from the contract.
3. The only case a service has. No more from the file
A contract signed on a weekend, and a garage that could not be built
A client signed a contract over a weekend, before asking for advice. They planned to build a large garage on the property for their vintage cars.
The searches we run on every purchase found that a new planning restriction was proposed over the land. It would have stopped the garage, and it was not disclosed in the contract of sale. We arranged for the client to be released from the contract.
- What was planned
- A large garage for a collection of vintage cars.
- What the searches found
- A proposed planning restriction, not disclosed in the contract.
- What happened
- The client was released from the contract.
Her advice and ability to be so thorough was very reassuring when making such a big decision.
4. No photograph. The story takes two thirds and more from the file takes the margin
A contract signed on a weekend, and a garage that could not be built
A client signed a contract over a weekend, before asking for advice. They planned to build a large garage on the property for their vintage cars.
The searches we run on every purchase found that a new planning restriction was proposed over the land. It would have stopped the garage, and it was not disclosed in the contract of sale. We arranged for the client to be released from the contract.
- What was planned
- A large garage for a collection of vintage cars.
- What the searches found
- A proposed planning restriction, not disclosed in the contract.
- What happened
- The client was released from the contract.
Her advice and ability to be so thorough was very reassuring when making such a big decision.
5. No photograph, no quote, no other case
A sale signed from overseas
A client moved overseas and sold a property in Bendigo soon after. Printing and posting papers from where they were was close to impossible.
The sale was signed as an electronic contract, and settled without one sheet of paper crossing a border.
- Where the client was
- Overseas, with no printer.
- What was used
- An electronic contract.
- What happened
- The sale settled on the day.