A caveat is a warning on a title that someone claims an interest in the property. It can hold up a sale or refinance — and lodging one wrongly has consequences.
A caveat is a notice recorded on a property title that warns others someone claims an interest in the land. It can stop the owner dealing with the property — for example holding up a sale or refinance — until it’s resolved.
Only where you have a recognised legal or equitable interest — for example under a contract, a loan secured on the property, or a trust. Lodging a caveat without a proper basis can make you liable for loss and costs.
A caveat can be withdrawn by agreement, lapsed through a formal notice, or removed by a Supreme Court application where it has no proper basis.
We advise whether you can lodge a caveat, and act to lodge or remove one correctly. Book a consult to protect your position.
No — only someone with a recognised legal or equitable interest in the property. Lodging one without a proper basis can make you liable for loss and costs.
By agreement (withdrawal), a lapsing notice, or a Supreme Court application where the caveat has no proper basis.
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