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Form 2 Seller Disclosure Statements: What QLD Sellers Must Disclose
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.
Buying Rural Property in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Easements, Access & Water Rights
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.
Queensland Land Tax: The ‘Hidden’ Bills Surprising New Property Owners
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.
Decoding Body Corporate Records: What to Look Out For in Strata Search Reports
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.
Buying Property Subject to Existing Tenancies: Key Legal Traps for Investors
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.
From Offer to Keys: The Critical Checks Your Conveyancing Lawyer Performs
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.
Understanding the New Changes to SMSF Property Purchases
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.
Legal Insights: Building vs Buying Your First Home in Queensland
Is it better to build or buy a house? For first home buyers, choosing whether to build or buy is often driven by lifestyle considerations such as location, timing and design. From a legal perspective, however, they are fundamentally different transactions.
Residential Property Auctions in Queensland: Legal Considerations Before You Bid
If you let the heat of the moment outweigh your legal preparation, you could find yourself in a very difficult position once the hammer falls. Here are the legal considerations you must address before placing a single bid.
Can I Transfer Property From My Business to Myself?
Before you decide to transfer property ownership, you must understand the substantial tax and duty implications under Queensland conveyancing law. We unpack the reality of a personal property transfer from a business entity to an individual.
Transferring Property to Your Children: Tax and Legal Considerations
Nowadays, many people choose to gift or pass down their property to their children as an act of love as well as a meaningful way to help them build financial stability or secure a family home.
Seller Beware: New Commission Triggers Under Queensland’s Updated Disclosure Regime
Discover how Queensland’s new Property Law Act 2023 impacts agent commissions and Seller Disclosure Statements (SDS). Learn why incomplete or inaccurate disclosures could now trigger commission payments even if a sale doesn’t proceed.
Using a Family Loan to Buy a House: What You Need to Know
Whether it’s a generous gift or a structured loan, bringing family money into a property transaction requires careful consideration.
The Legal Aspects of Building a Tiny Home or Granny Flat on Your Property for a Family Member
Many property owners share the objective of providing a secure and comfortable environment for a family member, be it an elderly parent, an adult child, or a relative in need of more frequent care. Find out how to ensure the legal aspects are covered.
Off-the-plan Purchases in an Unaffordable Market: What Legal Safeguards Do Buyers Have?
As your passionate, local legal partners here on the Sunshine Coast, we at Bradley & Bray understand the unique blend of excitement and apprehension that comes with purchasing a new home or investment property.
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Case Note: Trinity Place Investments Pty Ltd v Kealley [2024] QDC 77
In Trinity Place Investments Pty Ltd v Kealley [2024] QDC 77, the Queensland District Court examined whether a duplex cabin in a residential park qualifies as a 'manufactured home' under the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld). This determination affects whether the Act applies and whether the park owner must pursue termination through QCAT instead of the Court.
Changes to Queensland Transfer Duty in 2025
From 1 May 2025, comprehensive reforms to Queensland's transfer duty will be in place. We explore what these changes mean and how to move forward as first-home buyers.
Legal Insights for First Home Buyers on the Sunshine Coast
Buying your first home is a hugely exciting step in life, but the buying process and legal aspects can be overwhelming. It’s important to have a basic understanding of the process, and ensure you’ve got the best team on your side when exploring the Sunshine Coast property market.
Understanding the Two-Lot Module: A Guide for Duplex Property Owners & Developers
In this blog we explain how the Two-Lot Module simplifies body corporate management for duplexes in Queensland. Understand CMS, insurance, and owner responsibilities and more.
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