If you're planning to sell your home, unit, or land in Queensland, there's an important change you need to know about. From 1 August 2025, you're legally required to give buyers a completed Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2), along with a set of supporting certificates before they sign a contract to buy your property. For sellers, agents and conveyancers based in Brisbane and across Queensland, early preparation and compliance is essential, the consequences of non-compliance are real and can jeopardise a sale. In this 2025 update we’ll cover how it applies, key obligations for sellers, common pitfalls and how our conveyancing team can help you navigate the change.
Therefore from 1 August 2025, the landscape for property sales in Queensland is changing significantly with the introduction of a mandatory seller disclosure regime under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) (PLA 2023).
This isn't optional, and getting it wrong can be costly: if you don't provide it correctly, a buyer can walk away from the sale, even after signing, right up until settlement. The good news? It's straightforward to get right if you start early and have the right help. Here's what you actually need to know.
What's Changing, in Plain English
Queensland used to run on a "buyer beware" system, it was largely up to the buyer to dig up information about a property before they bought it. That's now flipped. Sellers must proactively disclose key information about the property up front, before a buyer ever signs. It's a big shift, but it's one that brings Queensland into line with how NSW and Victoria already operate and long-term, it should mean fewer disputes and smoother settlements for everyone.
A house, townhouse, unit, or vacant block of land
Under a standard contract, signed on or after 1 August 2025
You're likely exempt if:
You're selling to a related party who agrees to waive disclosure
The sale is over $10 million (GST inclusive) and only exempt if the buyer provides a written waiver notice before signing
You're selling to government or certain listed corporations
It's an off-the-plan lot (different rules apply)
For the vast majority of Queensland home sellers, though this applies to you.
Historically in Queensland the principle of “buyer beware” applied to many property transactions. That is now changing. Under PLA 2023, Division 4, Part 7 introduces a mandatory disclosure scheme whereby sellers (in most cases) must provide to prospective buyers, before the contract is signed, a completed disclosure statement (Form 2) and any prescribed certificates.
The aim is to improve transparency, reduce post-contract disputes and align QLD more closely with other states that already impose seller disclosure obligations.
The disclosure statement (Form 2) must be completed and accurate at the time of disclosure and must include prescribed information and supporting certificates.
Your details and the property description — including whether it's part of a community titles scheme. Title and encumbrances — a current title search, and any easements, leases, or unregistered interests. Zoning, planning, and environmental matters — including any heritage listing or contamination register status
Building history — pool safety certificates, any unlicensed building work in the last 6 years, outstanding council notices. Rates and service charges — most recent council and water bills. Body corporate information (if applicable) — community management statement, current levies, any body corporate debts
Alongside the statement, you'll also need to hand over the relevant prescribed certificates (title search, registered plan, body corporate certificate, etc.). We bundle all of this into one clear, compliant package for you.
In addition to the Form 2 statement, sellers must provide any required “prescribed certificates” such as title search, copy of registered plan, body corporate certificate for CTS schemes, notices under relevant Acts.
It’s best practice to bundle these documents with the disclosure statement, so there is clear evidence of compliance.
The new regime carries significant risks for sellers and their advisers if they fail to comply. Some of the key consequences:
For sellers in Brisbane, conveyancers and legal teams must advise early and manage timing, documentation, and accuracy to avoid jeopardising the sale.
If you are preparing to sell a property in Queensland post-1 August 2025, following these steps can help your transaction proceed smoothly:
In the Brisbane property market, as transactions become more complex and regulatory reform heightens, having a specialist conveyancing team means you benefit from:
The seller disclosure changes coming into force from 1 August 2025 in Queensland represent a major shift for anyone selling property.
Compliance is not optional: sellers must provide a compliant Form 2 disclosure statement and prescribed certificates before the buyer signs the contract.
If you’re selling in Brisbane, allow adequate time, engage your conveyancer early, and ensure your workflow accommodates the new regime. Failure to do so may provide a buyer with the right to terminate the contract before settlement which can be costly and disruptive for both parties.
If you’re planning to sell a property in Brisbane (or South East Queensland) and would like expert conveyancing support, contact River City Conveyancing today. We’ll help you prepare your disclosure documentation, make sure you’re compliant with the new seller disclosure regime and navigate the sale smoothly from start to settlement. We've been handling Brisbane and Queensland conveyancing for almost 30 years, and we're already fully across the Property Law Act 2023 requirements.
Selling your property in Brisbane or South East Queensland? Get in touch with our team today and we'll take care of your disclosure obligations from start to settlement, so you can focus on the sale, not the paperwork.