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From 1 August 2025, Queensland’s new seller disclosure regime, under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), requires sellers to provide a disclosure statement and prescribed certificates to buyers before they sign a contract. This is a significant shift in the conveyancing process for property transactions in Queensland which has previously been based upon the ‘buyer beware’ premise and is moving towards the pro-disclosure approach adopted in NSW and VIC.

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GET READY QUEENSLAND – NEW SELLER DISCLOSURE SCHEME IS EFFECTIVE FROM AUGUST 2025

Get ready queensland – new seller disclosure scheme is effective from august 2025 From 1 August 2025, Queensland’s new seller disclosure regime, under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld), requires

From 1 May 2025, first home buyers who enter a contract to purchase a new home to live in (or vacant land on which to build a home to live in) will be able to apply for a full transfer duty exemption.

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FIRST HOME TRANSFER DUTY SHAKE UP IN QUEENSLAND

first home transfer duty shake up in queensland From 1 May 2025, first home buyers who enter a contract to purchase a new home to live in (or vacant land

With the recent weather events in Queensland, we thought it was timely to summarise the position on risk when buying and selling property in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

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INSURANCE RISK AND BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY

Insurance Risk and buying and selling property With the recent weather events in Queensland, we thought it was timely to summarise the position on risk when buying and selling property

With the threat of Cyclone Alfred upon us we thought we would take the opportunity to provide an update as follows

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CYCLONE ALFRED AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CONTRACTS IN QUEENSLAND

cyclone alfred and what it means for contracts in Queensland With the threat of Cyclone Alfred upon us we thought we would take the opportunity to provide an update as

On 16 February 2025, the Federal Government announced that from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, all foreign investors (including temporary residents) will be banned from purchasing established dwellings, unless an exception applies.

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NEW BAN ON FOREIGN PURCHASES FOR EXISTING DWELLINGS

ban on foreign purchases of existing dwellings BUDGET UPDATE: JUNE 2026 In the 2026-2027 Budget, the Federal Government announced that the temporary ban on foreign purchases of existing residential dwellings

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PURCHASING FURNITURE FROM A SELLER

purchasing furniture from a seller We often help clients that have found a property to purchase and through discussion with the seller they have also agreed to purchase some furniture

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NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SELLERS FROM 1 JANUARY 2025 – DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT

new requirments for all sellers from 1 january 2025 – don’t get caught out The Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax withholding scheme applies to sellers disposing of property and is

Whether you are selling in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have pulled together our 5-point checklist to complete prior to signing a contract.

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SELLING? HERE IS OUR 5-POINT CHECKLIST TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO SIGNING A CONTRACT

selling? here is our 5-Point checklist to complete prior to signing a contract Whether you are selling in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have pulled together our 5-point

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WHAT HAPPENS TO CONTRACTS OVER CHRISTMAS 2024

what happens to contracts over christmas 2024 It’s crazy to say that another year is almost over and the Christmas season will be upon us before we know it. With