Insights

Buying or selling property in Victoria? Building and pest inspection clauses can make or break a deal. Here’s what purchasers and vendors need to know about termination rights, major defects and the fine print hidden inside a Contract of Sale.

Governments can compulsorily acquire private land for public purposes in Victoria. Learn how the process works, what compensation you can claim, and why independent legal advice is essential. Expert guidance from Anton Dunhill, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

Affected by VNI West or another infrastructure project? Learn how compulsory acquisition works in Victoria and what compensation may be available.

A family farm. A compulsory acquisition. And a valuation claim that jumped from $7.7 million to $64 million before collapsing at VCAT. The Sparrovale case shows how land is really valued in Victoria — and why speculative claims don’t survive scrutiny.