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5 Things You Need to Know about the Costs of Buying a Property

Aside from the purchase price are you aware of the other costs involved in buying a property?

What exactly is a Caveat?

Caveats are an important tool to protect interests in land. But what exactly is a caveat? If someone owes you money does this entitle you to lodge a caveat?

5 Things You Need to Know about Recovering Debts

Have you loaned money but since been struggling to be repaid? Do you know how to recover loans and other debts in Queensland?

5 Things You Need to Know About Searches When Buying a Property

Have you entered into a contract to buy a house and are now considering what searches you should do?

HomeBuilder Grant

The Federal Government HomeBuilder grant is a fantastic opportunity if you are thinking about renovating or building a new home.

You & Your Family

Do you need a Coronavirus clause?

As the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to unfold, it is expected that the pandemic will also impact on existing and future contractual obligations.

Body Corporate By-Laws: Are Pets Allowed?

We have frequently been consulted about how to deal with the keeping of pets in strata title properties in Queensland.

Tax Treatment: Repairs and Capital Works

1 July 2019 saw the beginning of a new financial year – something which inevitably triggers the preparation and lodging of tax returns.

Transfer Duty Concessions in Queensland

For people buying residential property in Queensland, there are three main transfer duty concessions available. These are:

Changes to GST Withholding for Residential Properties from 1 July 2018

On 1 July 2018, changes to the Withholding Law under the Tax Administration Act came into effect. These amendments change the process under which GST is paid to the ATO on the sale of:

First Home Owners' Grant - what's the deal?

If you have not owned a home before and are thinking about buying or building a new home in Queensland, you may be interested to learn about the Queensland Government's first home owner grant.

Co-Ownership of Property

Are you thinking about buying a property together with someone else?

Co-ownership of property is very common but it can also lead to complications.

Airbnb and the emerging issues for units

Chances are you have heard of Airbnb, the online property letting service connecting those who have spare rooms, houses or other spaces with guests looking for a place to stay.

Pool Safety Certificates

If you are thinking about buying, selling or leasing a property in Queensland which has a swimming pool or spa, then you should be mindful of the rules relating to the need for swimming pool safety

GST on Sale of Vacant Land – Points to Remember

Vendors and their agents need to be mindful of the need to pay goods and services tax when selling vacant land.