Exercising pest and building clause

Discussion in 'The Buying & Selling Process' started by beachgurl, 9th Jan, 2018.

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  1. Ben John1

    Ben John1 Well-Known Member

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    In VIC I heard you can back off from the contract if you find 1 major structural issue or more than 10 minor issues, otherwise need to proceed with the contract.

    How about in other states, can buyer back off over trivial things without some implication? Thx
     
  2. Joynz

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    The first advice is only true if you have included it in the contract and the clause is worded in the right way.

    The second claim is completely untrue (where did you hear this?)
     
  3. Ben John1

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    Hi @Joynz from this thread, the very first thread post by the OP.
     
  4. Ben John1

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    Maybe I shouldn’t put without any implication. Should be what are the implications if Buyer want to back off over trivial things? Btw care to explain how the B&P clause work? How many days usually to do the B&P after the contract is accepted, and when to negotiate again? An amateur here, keen to learn. many thx.
     
  5. Joynz

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    I meant the claim about being able to pull out of a contract if a property has 10 minor issues. Where did you hear this?
     
  6. Ben John1

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    just a conversation with friends, maybe I got it wrong uppss.... How about if too many minor issues, can we walk out?
     
  7. RPI

    RPI SDA Provider, Town Planner, Former Property Lawyer

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    In QLD you can walk on anything, you don't need to be reasonable
    The only condition is that you actually do B&P
     
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