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A delayed settlement can have legal and financial consequences, including default interest, compensation claims or contract termination, even if caused by banks or third parties. Common causes include finance and valuation issues, paperwork errors, final inspection problems and linked transactions. In Queensland, REIQ contracts allow limited unilateral extensions and automatic short extensions for late signing, making early legal advice essential if timing is critical.

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.

When dealing with property transactions in Queensland, you may encounter the term "caveat" and wonder what it means and why it appears on a title search. Let's break down the essentials of caveats, why they are lodged, and what to consider if you come across one during a property transaction.

The Queensland Government has announced a game-changing reform for first home buyers, aimed at easing one of the biggest financial hurdles: transfer (stamp) duty. From 1 May 2025, first-time buyers who purchase a newly built home or vacant land to build their first home will no longer have to pay any transfer duty. This move is designed to make homeownership more affordable, and help buyers gain a foothold in Queensland’s competitive property market.