E-Conveyancing? New Opportunities to Resell the “Brooklyn Bridge”?

Apr 23, 2013

  According to American folk law, New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge was fraudulently sold to gullible immigrants and visitors dozens of times during a 20 year period between 1880-1901.  Although George C Parker and William McCloundy aka I.O.U. O’Brien were the only two ever convicted of the offence, other colourful swindlers such as Joseph “Yellow...

Hollywood Licence

Dec 5, 2012

In Frank Baum’s original novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” – Dorothy’s ruby slippers were actually described as “silver shoes”.  In...

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What happens when the Seller breaks the contract?

Oct 25, 2012

Take a look at any standard contract for the sale of property in Queensland and you will fairly easily find some...

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Instalment Contracts – Traps & Pitfalls

Jun 29, 2012

An “Instalment Contract” is an Agreement for the purchase of any property where the Buyer pays over the purchase price by...

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Buying from the Owner Builder

May 10, 2012

Typically in Queensland most construction of residential dwellings is done by a licenced commercial builder who holds registration with the Queensland...

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Claiming land for free

Mar 29, 2012

Festooned about any public thoroughfare or meeting place at this time of year is a colourful array of sign-on advertisements for...

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