Forget sweating over hidden problems with a property! Big changes are coming to Queensland’s property world on August 1, 2025. New seller disclosure laws will change how homes are bought and sold. Are you ready? This isn’t just legal stuff. It’s about protecting buyers. It will make things fairer, and build trust when buying property...

Big changes are coming to property law in Queensland. The Property Law Act 2023 will impact everyone. Buyers, sellers, developers, and investors should take note. The changes kick in on August 1, 2025. Do you know what to expect? This guide will explain the key updates. We’ll look at what they mean for you. You’ll...

When choosing a legal firm for your conveyancing needs, it’s important to understand the potential risks involved in transferring property ownership. While some firms may present conveyancing as a straightforward administrative task, they often overlook the significant risks that can arise during a property purchase. Below, we’ve outlined key examples of What Can Go Wrong,...

New Capital Gains Withholding Requirements from 1 January 2025 Navigating the Australian property market can be complex, especially with recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax withholding rules. Starting 1 January 2025, all sellers and lessors must be aware of the new requirements regarding withholding clearance certificates. Key Modifications to the FRCGW Requirements...

When you enter into a contract, you might come across terms that sound a bit puzzling. One of those is the “sunset clause.” It’s not about watching the sun dip below the horizon. Instead, it’s about knowing when a contract or agreement will end and what happens before it does. Let’s break it down! What...

Conveyancing has become very competitive when it comes to conveyancing fees being charged by property law firms and conveyancers. Reducing the price of conveyancing can be very risky to clients. The conveyancing process is a complex road to navigate for clients and your interest both legally and professional should always be considered first at all...

Buying a home is the largest financial investment an individual makes. it’s a big-ticket investment and it’s essential to understand what you’re entering into. Contract Review Buying a property can be expensive and it is natural to want to cut corners and save as much money as possible on the peripheral services and fees, but...

In Australia, divorce is provided for under the “no-fault divorce” principle, where you do not have to give specific grounds for obtaining a divorce from your partner. Actually, the only ground for divorce is an irretrievable breakdown of marriage, to be established usually in circumstances where the spouses have been separated for not less than...