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ARTICLE · 10 APRIL 2020

COVID-19: Property acquisition and disposal

Consideration of potential disruptions that may be caused by the pandemic should be made for any new property contracts.

AustraliaReal Estate and Construction

The real estate market is rapidly changing as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Consideration of potential disruptions that may be caused by the pandemic should be made for any new property contracts entered into.

For buyers or sellers who have entered into contracts for the sale and purchase of land, the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and government responses has raised questions regarding the ability of the parties to comply with their contractual obligations and to complete contracts.

It is important the terms of each individual contract are reviewed, especially if the settlement date on your contract is within the next six months, or if you have any concerns about your or another party's ability to complete. Below are a number of matters that both sellers and buyers should consider.

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