Since December 2024 there have been changes to stamp duty with the intention to make it easier for buyers to get in the market and encourage first home buyers to build their first home.
Buying
Seller Disclosure Regime
From 1 August 2025, Sellers of property in Queensland must disclose to potential Buyers key property information upfront, before a Contract is signed.
Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate
From 1 January this year, any property sold in Australia require a valid Clearance Certificate for each seller in respect of Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax.
The Importance of Completing a Pre-Settlement Inspection
When conducting a pre-settlement inspection, it is important to confirm that the Property is in the same state as when the Contract was signed, with fair wear and tear accepted.
A man’s home is his castle – unless the Court says otherwise
It may come to a surprise to many readers that there still remains circumstances where a prior owner of a property can attempt to regain title from the current registered owners, even after a sale is complete.
Artistic impressions or legal misrepresentation?
Real estate agents have been exploiting artistic impressions to sell houses and property for decades and it is critical that the property be not falsely represented with image enhancement.
E-Conveyancing to become Mandatory in Queensland
E-Conveyancing is here to stay, with Queensland becoming the fifth state to make e-conveyancing mandatory early next year.
Macrossan & Amiet is now a Brixn trusted provider
Macrossan and Amiet has teamed up with Brixn to assist Buyers through their journey to home ownership. Brixn is an app that is designed to support Buyers who are starting on the long, often overwhelming road to homeownership. Brixn connects…
Are your Smoke Alarms Compliant?
Are you aware of the changes to smoke alarm laws and how they will affect you?
Important changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax Regime
On 9 May 2017, the Government announced changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) tax threshold and tax rate.
News
Queensland Transfer Duty: Key Changes for Homebuyers
Is Your Business Prepared for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Prevention?
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Photography and Children’s Sports in Queensland: What Parents Need to Know- Seller Disclosure Regime
Promotion Announcement – Jessica Alexander & Nelson Turner
A Joyful Announcement! Baby Formosa
