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Stay informed on Victorian property law, conveyancing and property transactions with practical legal insights from Alteris Legal. Explore expert guidance on buying and selling property in Victoria, Section 32 vendor statements, commercial property transactions, owners corporation disputes, building defects, property disputes and key court decisions. Our articles explain important legal requirements, legislative changes and common property risks to help buyers, sellers, property owners, investors and businesses make informed decisions and better understand their legal obligations under Victorian law.

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Who Is Responsible for Leaking Apartment Balconies? Victorian Supreme Court Clarifies Common Property

A leaking apartment balcony can lead to a dispute over a basic question: who is responsible for the repairs — the lot owner or the owners corporation? In Damjanovski v Owners Corporation 1 Plan No. PS503570D [2026] VSC 656 , the Supreme Court of...

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“Purchaser and/or Nominee” — What Happens After the Contract Is Signed?

“Purchaser and/or nominee” is common in commercial property contracts. But what happens after the contract is signed can have important implications for duty, FIRB and the client’s intended use of the property.