Common Selling Mistakes That Cost You Thousands Selling a property in Queensland can be exciting, but small mistakes can have expensive consequences. From signing contracts too quickly to overlooking legal obligations, sellers often underestimate the risks involved. Understanding common pitfalls can help you protect your sale price, avoid disputes, and achieve a smoother settlement. Accepting […]
Continue reading
Your Settlement Day Survival Guide: The Essential Settlement Day Checklist QLD Buyers and Sellers Need Settlement day is one of the most important milestones in any Queensland property transaction. After weeks of negotiations, contract conditions, finance approvals and preparation, settlement day is the moment ownership of the property officially changes hands. For many buyers and […]
Continue reading
Negotiating Contract Conditions: What You Can (and Can’t) Change When buying property in Queensland, many people focus solely on the purchase price. However, contract conditions can be just as important. The right conditions can protect your interests, reduce risk, and provide flexibility if circumstances change. The good news is that many contract terms are negotiable […]
Continue reading
Selling a property is an exciting milestone, but many Queensland sellers underestimate the costs involved. While most people focus on achieving the highest possible sale price, failing to budget for the expenses associated with the transaction can come as an unwelcome surprise. Understanding the selling costs QLD property owners are likely to incur before listing […]
Continue reading
Introduction of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime for conveyancing From 1 July 2026, Australian law firms that provide conveyancing services will be subject to new obligations under Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws. These changes were introduced to help prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial crimes. The legislation extends […]
Continue reading
Buying a property is an exciting milestone, but it also represents a significant legal and financial commitment. Many Queensland buyers assume they can simply walk away from a contract if circumstances change, yet this misunderstanding often leads to costly consequences. In reality, a buyer’s ability to exit a contract safely and without penalty depends heavily on whether the contract […]
Continue readingWhen purchasing property in Queensland, the term deposit can refer to two different things. The first deposit, is the amount of your own savings required by your financier to obtain a loan to purchase. The second deposit is the amount required under the property contract which demonstrates your intention to purchase to the seller. These deposits are separate and usually not the same amount. The property deposit is typically much smaller than is required by your financier, and no greater […]
Continue reading
Selling a property is not just about styling the home, choosing an agent and setting a price. Those things matter, but the legal preparation you do before the property goes live can make the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. In Queensland, pre-listing preparation has become even more important because of the Seller Disclosure […]
Continue reading
Buying property off-the-plan can feel like a smart move. You secure a brand-new home, often at today’s price, with settlement pushed into the future. For many buyers in Queensland, it’s an appealing way into the market. But from a legal perspective, off-the-plan QLD purchases carry risks that are easy to overlook if you focus only on the […]
Continue reading
From 1 August 2025, Queensland introduced one of the biggest changes to property contracts in recent years: the Seller Disclosure Scheme. The scheme requires most sellers to give buyers key information about the property before the buyer signs the contract. The purpose is to make property transactions more transparent and help buyers make an informed […]
Continue reading
