This checklist is a list of links to web resources relating to property that will help you conduct research. LPLC has provided commentary under each resource to explain best how to use it.
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LPLC Articles
Sunset clauses in off the plan sales
Conveyancing
25 Oct 24
The Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) regulates a vendor’s right to end a contract of sale pursuant to a ‘sunset clause’ in residential off the plan sale contracts (ROTP contracts).
LPLC Articles
Make it a rule to include water information certificates
Conveyancing
22 Oct 24
There is a good reason why you should always include a water information certificate in a section 32 statement. The certificates will show the water and sewer lines, which are unregistered easements, and need to be disclosed.
LPLC Articles
Nomination and the risk of double duty
Conveyancing, Tax
17 Oct 24
LPLC continues to see claims involving land transfer duty (stamp duty) and other state property taxes.
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News
New CEO to lead LPLC in 2025
03 Dec 24
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Maini as LPLC’s new Chief Executive Officer from 6 January 2025.
News
LPLC Annual Report 2023-2024
31 Oct 24
The LPLC Annual Report for 2023–2024 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 31 October 2024.
Alert
Vacant Residential Land Tax—Changes to ‘Holiday Home’ Exemption
Tax
17 May 24
The Victorian Government has introduced the State Tax Amendment Bill 2024 which, amongst other taxation changes, will (if passed) broaden the holiday home exemption to allow shareholders of companies, as well as certain beneficiaries of trusts and relatives of those shareholders and beneficiaries, to satisfy the exemption for a property owned by a company or trust.