Selling a home used to run on "buyer beware". Since August 2025, in some ways it runs the other way, and some information is provided before the buyer signs rather than after. Here is what the obligation involves, what happens if it slips, and the few things you are not expected to answer for.

Stand on a ridge above Maleny on a clear morning, and it is easy to fall for a place before asking how you reach it in the wet, or where the water comes from in October. That is a very human way to shop, and nothing here is meant to talk you out of it.

As conveyancing lawyers, our job is to ensure no unwanted surprises after you collect the keys. While we can’t give you definitive tax advice, we can guide you through the legal framework. Here’s what you need to understand about how this tax operates in our state.

Buy a unit in Queensland, and you take on two things: the lot, and a share of every decision the body corporate made before you turned up. A strata search is how you close that gap, and most of the value sits in documents you have to ask for.

Most investors price a tenanted property on its rent roll, then find at settlement that they bought the tenancy agreement as well as the building. The tenant does not leave because the title changed hands, and neither does the rent history, the missing paperwork, or the notice period now sitting between you and your plan for the asset.

Here’s a quick look at what happens behind the scenes before you take ownership, and why having a local and seasoned conveyancing lawyer handle your transaction protects your investment every step of the way.

Estate planning is rarely simple, but it can be particularly sensitive for blended families. You may want to make sure your spouse or partner is financially secure if you pass away first. At the same time, you may also want to protect an inheritance for children from a previous relationship.

Living on the Sunshine Coast, it’s easy to see how connected our local community is to the rest of the world. Many locals have family living overseas, hold property in another country, or have accumulated international investments over a lifetime of hard work. But when it comes to estate planning, those international connections can make things more complicated than you might expect.

Parents frequently ask, “Can you have multiple powers of attorney?” While the short answer is yes, the more important question is whether having multiple attorneys is the right choice for your family. Each option has its own advantages and potential challenges. The right structure depends on your family dynamics, the people you've chosen, and how you want important decisions to be made.

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the property market and federal retirement policy lately, you might have noticed a major shift. Following recent federal budget negotiations, a monumental policy decision has emerged to reshape how everyday Australians build wealth for retirement.

Are handshake agreements legally binding in QLD? Many businesses still rely on verbal agreements and informal “handshake deals” built on trust and good relationships. But when things go wrong, the legal reality can become much more complicated. Learn how contract law handles verbal agreements and the challenges of proving them without a written deal.

If you owned a home or a block of land with the person who passed away, you might find yourself wondering what happens to that property now. In Queensland, the legal outcome largely depends on how the property’s title was set up.

Stepping into the shoes of an executor of a Will in QLD is a profound act of service, but it can also feel like an overwhelming second job. There is one final, crucial piece that often catches people off guard. Before you transfer that final dollar, you need to consider how to protect yourself from future personal liability.

Both administration and liquidation are formal insolvency processes for companies. Both involve control moving away from the directors and into the hands of an independent external appointee. But they are used for different purposes, and the difference matters.

One vital piece of advice before any documents are signed: you need to agree on how to exit the investment before you ever walk through the front door. This is what we call the “Exit First” rule, and skipping it can put both your venture and personal relationships at risk.

When you want to get your affairs in order, picking up a pre-formatted Will kit from any number of outlets feels like a quick, cost-effective way. It might seem straightforward on the surface, but the legal reality under Queensland law is vastly different

When a commercial lease dispute hits, it’s easy to assume you’re headed straight for a messy legal battle. Learn how you can navigate a rental dispute smoothly, keep your sanity intact, and achieve a resolution that actually works for your business.

Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws will expand significantly. For the first time, many legal, accounting, conveyancing and property-related services will fall within the scope of the AML/CTF regime administered by AUSTRAC.

Walking away from a commercial lease involves much more than just handing back the keys. In Queensland, these contracts are binding legal obligations, and breaking the lease early can trigger financial penalties if you don’t have a clear exit strategy in place.

We often see a great business plan accompanied by an unsound estate plan. Many entrepreneurs assume their standard personal Will covers their commercial interests, but the reality is that estate planning for businesses requires a much more meticulous approach.