New South Wales

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. 1. Prepare your property You should ensure your property is presented in the best possible way. This may include completing repairs, de-cluttering, having carpets steam cleaned, arranging a fresh coat […]

It’s crazy to say that another year is almost over and the Christmas season will be upon us before we know it. With the approaching Christmas period, it is important to be aware of how the public holidays will affect your contract. NEW SOUTH WALES AND VICTORIA In New South Wales and Victoria, the definition

Whether or not you have to disclose the death of someone in a property when selling varies across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We have broken up the current legal position across the three states below: QUEENSLAND In Queensland, there is currently no specific legal requirement obligating sellers to disclose a death in the

When purchasing ‘off the plan’ (i.e. where titles have not yet registered for the property), there may be statutory and/or contractual timeframes that exist allowing one or more parties to terminate if settlement has not occurred by a set date, known as the ‘sunset date’. Across Queensland, New South Wales & Victoria the legal position

When purchasing a property, it is important to consider, not only the upfront costs, but the ongoing costs associated with owning property. One such cost is land tax. Land tax is a state-based, annual tax calculated on the aggregated taxable value of all land owned by an entity in a particular state, either solely or

Whether you are buying in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have listed the top six tips to help you secure your dream property. 1. BUILD THE RIGHT TEAM Purchasing a property is stressful and tiring and you want to know that you have the right team of professionals on your side. We recommend

Transfer duty (also known as stamp duty or, in Victoria, land transfer duty) is a state tax charged when purchasing property in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Before purchasing a property, it is important to know what transfer duty your transaction will be subject to – it is often a sizeable figure and should

When purchasing residential property in Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria, significant additional taxes may be payable if the buying entity is deemed foreign. We’ve set out a break down below of what constitutes a foreign entity across the states and the implications. Queensland What is a foreign corporation? A foreign corporation is one that

Whether you are selling in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have listed the top five tips to ensure your sale goes smoothly. 1. SPRUCE UP YOUR PROPERTY Before you bring valuers and agents through a property, ensure it is presented in the best possible way. This may mean completing any repairs, de-cluttering, having

Australia might be one country, however there are substantial differences when it comes to the law around property transactions across the States. 1. WHO PREPARES THE CONTRACT OF SALE In QLD, contracts are drafted by agents and while against our advice, parties often sign a contract without it being reviewed by a lawyer. In NSW,