Are emailed O&A Ok or do u need original..?

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  1. grant7

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    Hi Im in WA dealing with some signed O&As for land. Can the buyers email me through there signed O&A which the vendor will then sign scan and email back. Is emailing everything OK (binding) or do we all have to use the originals ? Thanks !
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    what does the contract say?
     
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    Hi Terry - Just standard O&A for land purchase - subject to finance is the only condition.
     
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    Kangabanga Well-Known Member

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    Usually the REA should have an agreement for electronic communications on the contract itself or with another signed form.

    Usually its added as such into the special conditions part of the Contract.
    [The parties agree that this Contract may be formed by one party executing the Contract that has been signed by the other party (or a photocopy, emailed or facsimile copy of that Contract) and transmitting it by facsimile or email to the other party or their agent or solicitor.]
     
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