Szabo & Associates News & Updates

Buying a property 'off the plan' means committing to the purchase of a property not yet built, based on the building plans.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Making an offer and entering into the process of buying a property can seem daunting. However, your solicitor can help guide you each step of the way.

When a person passes away, an individual or a number of individuals will be appointed in their Will to distribute their estate – these people are known as executors. From a practical point of view, only one or two people should be named as executors in a Will.

Many people believe that using a DIY Will kit will be cheaper and easier than seeking advice from a solicitor – however this is not always the case. In fact, using a DIY Will kit could end up costing far more than seeking legal assistance.

The law protects parties to property transactions from deceptive conduct. Section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law prohibits a person in trade or commerce participating in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.
This provision spans a wide range of conduct across all industries and has been the subject of many cases and judgments.
This post looks at misleading and deceptive conduct specifically in relation to property transactions and can hopefully give an overview of the type of conduct that is prohibited under the law in relation to property transactions.