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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Benefit and Burden: How to Modify or Remove Restrictive Covenants affecting your land

Restrictive Covenants limit how land can be used, benefiting neighbouring properties by maintaining standards like building materials or limiting the number of dwellings.  Their aim is to protect neighbouring property values and characteristics but can be restrictive for landowners.  In this article we explore how you can apply to either remove or modify a restrictive …

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