Quick question Rob - I've been online again this evening on the Titles office web page to check the Caveat status using the Dealing number.1. The Registrar of Titles sends the formal notice.
2. It could, but it's unlikely. If whoever is doing the conveyance for the buyer is prudent (and they're begging for a professional indemnity claim if they're not) will do a 'check' title search on the day of settlement which will show up the caveat. They will then strongly advise the buyer not to settle until the caveat is removed. If they had a lender, the lender would refuse to advance funds, etc. It is possible the title search could be missed, or the buyer could elect to settle anyway - but I've never seen it happen.
3. Write to the agent. Refer to the deed, but don't produce a copy if there's any sort of confidentiality clause in it. Otherwise you could be in default of the deed and that could erode your position. Also refer to the caveat, state it has been lodged, and you can even give them the dealing number if you want. That should be enough for them to go to the solicitor. In fact, just breathing the word 'caveat' to a real estate agent tends to be enough, especially when their commission is under threat.
The last time I checked the status it said "lodged". I've checked again this evening and there is a message stating the Dealing number "does not appear to be valid".
There is no longer anything noted in regards to a caveat. Is this normal? Could it be that the status has moved from lodgment to now being registered therefore the Dealing number no longer applies? I am concerned as the Dealing number no longer shows any info. Please can you advise Rob?
TIA for your ongoing help in trying to understand this process.