Reasons to Set Up a Trust to Buy Your Property
When you purchase a property, you can buy it in your personal name, a company name or even a trust. The trust must be set up before hand and have a…
The benefits of buying a property “Off the Plan”
“Off the plan” properties are those on which titles have not yet been obtained. It could be that constructions has not yet begun, or that the development needs final certifications…
Conveyancing tips – changes to Queensland property laws
On Monday 1 December 2014, the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (PAMDA) was repealed and the following four new pieces of Queensland legislation came into force: Property Occupations…
Chattels and fixtures – What will be included with the property?
When you decide to purchase a property you will become familiar with the terms fixtures and chattels. It’s important you have a good understanding of what these terms mean before…
Unapproved Alterations When Purchasing Property
The old saying of ‘buyer beware’ still rings true when purchasing a house in Queensland. This is especially important when it comes to unapproved alterations or extensions to a property.…
FloodWise Property Report
The 2011 flood devastated many of Brisbane’s lower lying suburbs and had serious repercussions for the city’s property market. Many buyers did not want to dip their toe (pardon the…