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How to Navigate Project Development Agreements
We explore the key aspects of navigating project development agreements in Australia to help stakeholders understand the intricacies and help work towards favourable outcomes for all parties involved.
Gift or Sale? Exploring Options for Property Transfer Between Family Members
Today, we’re diving into the legal world of property transfers, uncovering the intricacies of gifting and selling (including stamp duty implications of each option) and exploring how they fit into the larger picture of estate distribution.
Seller’s Disclosure Regime Property Law Bill 2023
A new bill before Queensland Parliament - the Property Law Bill 2023 - is an initiative that will introduce a seller disclosure scheme for property transactions in the region, as is already in place in NSW and Victoria. In this blog, we outline what application of this bill may mean for buyers and sellers.
How Conveyancing Lawyers Help Navigate the Legal Landscape of Buying Off the Plan
At Bradley & Bray, our experienced team of conveyancing lawyers understands the intricacies of off-the-plan purchases in Australia, particularly in Queensland. Today, we’ll share how conveyancing lawyers play a vital role in assisting buyers throughout the process and ensuring a smooth & legally sound transaction.
Essential Considerations When Buying Rural Property in Queensland
Discover the essential considerations when buying rural property in Queensland. From water entitlements to GST exemptions, this blog explores the unique challenges of rural land purchases. Learn how our property lawyers in the Sunshine Coast can guide you through the process effectively.
How Can Conveyancing Lawyers Help You Buy Property Through Your SMSF?
If you are contemplating the purchase of property within your self-managed super fund (SMSF), you may be interested in understanding how the conveyancing process can aid you in securing the ideal property. In the following discussion, we delve into the ways in which conveyancers can benefit your SMSF property investment.
Settlements and Extension of Settlement Date in REIQ Contracts
Recent updates to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Contracts include provisions for extending the Settlement Date by up to 5 business days, in certain circumstances.
Settlements in Queensland Conveyancing... How Does it Work?
Conveyancing of property sounds complex. We cover the conveyancing process through to Settlement to help you understand what happens if you have a purchase or sale contract which has now gone unconditional. Your Lawyer/Conveyancer has a bit of work to do before the Property is settled.
Changes are coming to land tax in Queensland
Queensland has introduced land tax amendments that will consider the value of all land owned in Australia when determining land tax liability in Queensland.
REIQ Contract Updates: Key Changes You Need to Know
With such a high volume of sale contracts being completed, it's more important than ever to heed changes to standard residential contract conditions in Queensland.
Queensland says goodbye to Certificates of Title!
On 26 March 2019, a Bill was passed in Parliament to amend the Land Title Act 1994. The amendments mean that from 1 October 2019, paper Certificates of Title ('CT') will no longer have any …
Buying Residential Property | Getting the Contract right the first time
Buying a Property Buying a Property is a big deal. Achieving the ‘Australian Dream’ is often a feeling of autonomy, completeness, and goal in which most people will aspire to …
Getting advice during a relationship breakdown - Through Property Division Agreement
The breakdown of relationship is an extremely difficult time for some people, and whilst having to battle through the emotional issues that flow from the event, people are also often faced with …
Foreign Resident Capital Gain Withholding Payments – What to know
The 1 July 2016 Regime The Foreign Resident Capital Gain Withholding Payment Regime was introduced by the Federal Government on 1 July 2016, which imposed an obligation on Vendors to …
How Land Tax and Commercial Lease changes can affect Landlords and Tenants
In Queensland under Commercial Leases, it has long been the practice of Landlord’s to include conditions in their Leases that require Tenant’s to contribute towards the Landlord’s Land Tax …
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