Conveyancing News from Brisbane & Queensland

The introduction of the new Statutory Seller Disclosure scheme marks a significant change in Queensland’s conveyancing landscape. With the passing of the Property Law Act 2023, Queensland will implement in 2025 a formal Seller Disclosure scheme for residential land transactions. Previously, Queensland had no formal requirement for sellers to disclose property defects or issues, placing the onus solely on buyers to conduct their own searches. However, the new Seller Disclosure scheme will require.....
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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a House in Brisbane, Queensland Selling a house in Brisbane, Queensland, involves a multistep conveyancing process with many legal and financial considerations. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating the most critical aspect of selling a property in Queensland is conveyancing, which ensures the legal transfer of ownership is carried out smoothly. However, many sellers make avoidable mistakes that can lead to delays, added costs, or legal complica.....
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Why Your Conveyancing Solicitor Shouldn’t Represent Both the Seller and the Buyer in Real Estate Transactions in Queensland. Across Australia there are no laws preventing Conveyancing Solicitors from acting on behalf of both the Buyer and Seller in a property conveyance. However there are significant risks involved if there are any disputes or complications during the property transaction. When a solicitor takes on the role of representing both parties in a property transaction, they are require.....
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The Family Home Guarantee The Family Home Guarantee (FHG) is an initiative by the Australia Government and a component of the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS). The FHG is designated by Housing Australia and aimed at helping eligible single parents or single legal guardians, with at least one dependent, to purchase a home sooner. What is the Family Home Guarantee? The FHG enables eligible single parents with dependents to build a new home or purchase an existing one with a deposit of 2 percent, subjec.....
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