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This guide explains what a settlement statement is in conveyancing and how settlement adjustments are calculated for property transactions. It covers plus and less adjustments, rates, water and sewerage, body corporate levies, rental adjustments, and negotiated deductions, helping buyers and sellers understand settlement figures and avoid surprises at settlement.

When buying or owning property in Queensland, easements can significantly affect how land is used or developed. This article explains what easements are, common types, how to find them, the difference between public/private and positive/negative easements, and when they can be removed. It also outlines sellers’ legal obligations to disclose easements in the Contract and Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2).

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

Whether you're buying your first home or selling an investment property, the conveyancing process can feel like a complex maze of legal documents, deadlines and fine print written in another language. Over our 40+ years of service throughout Queensland, we’ve seen how small oversights can lead to costly delays, lost properties and extensive (and expensive) litigation. Let's explore five of the most common pitfalls we see property transactions, and how to avoid them.

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.