Fencing Costs - Neighbour has sold property

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  1. Tommy Tucker

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    Hi All,
    I have just purchased an existing property in QLD and the rear boundary fence is pretty much non-existent. After settlement I called up my new neighbour to introduce myself and discuss the matter of fencing. He was a friendly guy, but he told me that he has sold his property and the new owners do not settle for another two months. Obviously he does not want to pay for the fence because he has sold the property and he wants to close the book on it. The buyers are non-english speaking foreign investors and their contract is subject to FIRB approval. He has given me the details of their Australian conveyancer.
    Has anyone been in a similar situation or can tell me where I stand?? I will be occupying this property and have young children so I need a fence, but I would prefer to avoid paying 100% of the cost.
    Thanks
     
    Tommy Tucker, 12th Jul, 2019
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  2. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Send the current neighbour the quotes, if they refuse lodge a caveat.
     
    Scott No Mates, 12th Jul, 2019
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  3. Beano

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    You must have been pretty scarey such that they would rather sell than pay for the fence and stay with you as the neighbour lol :)
     
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    Beano, 12th Jul, 2019
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  4. housechopper2

    housechopper2 Well-Known Member

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    Wait for settlement and ask the new neighbours.
     
    housechopper2, 14th Jul, 2019
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  5. Tommy Tucker

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    I think that seems like the best idea. The seller has given me the solicitors details for the new buyer - I might exchange some coro with them now and see if we can get it agreed, and then start on it as soon as they settle
     
    Tommy Tucker, 15th Jul, 2019
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  6. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Also issue notice to fence ! (Registered mail)
    Sending quotes alone doesn't mean squat.
     
    Stoffo, 15th Jul, 2019
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