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.
Conveyancing
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.
Buyer Beware – Failure to Pay Your Deposit on Time May Lead to Termination of Your Property Contract
The payment of a deposit for the purchase of a property is common practice, however, many buyers and sellers are unaware that failure to pay such deposit on time could result in the seller terminating the contract.
Coastal Conveyancing – Not Always Smooth Sailing
In Queensland, the conveyance of coastal and waterfront properties entails the consideration of additional factors that are not present in the conveyance of land-locked properties
Tips for Buying Residential Property in Queensland
Buying a residential property will be one of the most significant financial transactions you make.
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.
Electronic Conveyancing
Electronic Conveyancing will become mandatory in Queensland from 20 February 2023.
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.
New Queensland HomeBuilders Grant
Building a new home or completing substantial renovations? You may be eligible for the Federal Governments new HomeBuilders Grant?