Sale of co-owned land by a Bankruptcy Trustee in Victoria

The judicial interpretation of the powers and roles of bankruptcy trustees in the sale of jointly owned property can be complex, given the interaction between Federal Bankruptcy Law and State Property Law.  The cases of Coshott, Juratowitch and Pekar indicate how Courts and Tribunals can appoint applicant sole trustees for the purposes of selling co-owned land …

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Planning disputes and review: Planning and Environment Act

Planning disputes can be referred to the VCAT Planning & Environment List.  There are certain things to note before seeking a review of a planning permit application if you are a property developer or home owner, a builder or an objecting neighbour. Planning disputes generally arise once a Council makes a Notice of Decision. Whether …

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