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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.

Buyer beware! There's a caveat there!

What is a caveat? What is a caveatable interest? When does a caveat lapse?

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.