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Today we take a look at a headline that caught our attention back in 2022.  

A Queensland couple lost their home after the developer invoked the sunset clause – abruptly ending their contract. 

What in the world happened and what can YOU learn? 

We talk about sunset clauses – what they’re used for, why it’s unfair for first home buyers, how developers use them to their advantage, and more!

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We’ll see you on the inside! 

Episode Highlights: 

1. What are Sunset Clauses? [02:57]
2. The unfairness of developer contracts [08:22]
3. How sunset clauses protect developers and misguide home buyers [10:54]
4. When construction delays are considered ‘illegal’ [14:44]
5. The lesson with sunset clauses [18:20]

Links from the show: 

• Queensland couple ‘shocked’ by loss of dream home
• Ep 62: Should First Home Buyers Buy Off the Plan?
• Ep 23: Questions You Must Ask Your Conveyancer with Jennie Tonner

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