Candice owns an apartment in Sydney, her lawyer Doug (a lawyer) holds the title deeds. Candice goes on long work trip to Europe. At the time the apartment is worth $850,000. Doug has a gambling problem, and two weeks after Candice departs, Doug forges her signature and sells the apartment to Kelly, (a fictions person), for $500,000 cash. This is enough to pay out the mortgage. Doug (Kelly) then puts the apartment on the market and sells to Jason for $1,250,000. Doug goes to Las Vegas and loses all the money. Candice arrives home about two months later to find Jason living in her house. Candice comes to you for advice; advise Candice.

Glen wants to purchase a Toyota Hilux for $10,000 in a private sale from a person who is not a registered dealer. How can Glen check that the vehicle has no registered interest on PPSR? Would it make any difference if Glen purchased the vehicle from a licenced dealer or if the vehicle was valued at less than $5,000?