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Queensland’s property industry slows significantly over the Christmas shutdown from 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. This year, delays are more likely due to the new Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2), which requires additional documents before a contract can be signed. Reduced availability at councils, banks, search providers and the Titles Office can affect turnaround times. Buyers and sellers planning transactions in December or January should seek legal advice early

Breaching a residential property contract in Queensland can lead to serious consequences, including loss of deposit, damages, or legal action. Whether you're a buyer or seller, your rights and remedies depend on the terms of your contract, especially under the standard REIQ form. If you're at risk of breach, it's essential to act quickly: review your contract, seek an extension if needed, and communicate through your solicitor to protect your interests.

When you're buying residential property in Queensland, it's easy to get swept up in inspections, contract conditions and finance approvals. But one search that usually gets overlooked, and often shouldn't, is the flood search. Flooding is a real risk in many parts of Queensland, and the last thing you want is to find out your dream home is in a flood-prone area after you've bought the contract Here's what you need to know about flood searches and why they matter.

Queensland’s property law is about to change significantly. From 1 August 2025, a new legal regime will require all residential property sellers to provide buyers with a Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) before a contract is signed. If you're a property owner, real estate agent, or conveyancer in Queensland, this will impact you.