Historically for many pensioners in Australia, downsizing their homes after retirement would have had an impact on their pension. The new Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Incentivising Pensioners to Downsize) Bill has changed all that with attractive incentives in an effort to encourage pensioners to downsize their homes.

The revamped Help to Buy scheme presents both opportunities and complexities. While it aims to make home ownership more accessible, it comes with its set of criteria and limitations that prospective applicants must closely examine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queensland has introduced land tax amendments that will consider the value of all land owned in Australia when determining land tax liability in Queensland.

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.