Found a home you love? Before you sign anything, there’s a document that deserves a proper read — the Seller Disclosure Statement. The good news… Read More »What’s in That Seller Disclosure Statement? A Buyer’s Guide to Reading the Fine Print in Queensland
Buying your first home is exciting — but in Queensland, transfer duty (or stamp duty) can quickly take the shine off. It’s a government tax… Read More »I’m Buying a Home in Queensland. How Much Transfer Duty Do I Pay?
Buying or selling property can already feel complicated. Add in decades-old laws, and it’s no wonder many Queenslanders find the process stressful. To address this,… Read More »Buying or Selling a House in Queensland? What the Property Law Act 2023 Means for You
Sometimes, disputes between co-owners regarding the future of jointly owned property can arise, whether it involves a family home, an investment property, or a piece… Read More »Navigating Co-Ownership: Understanding the Forced Sale of Property in Queensland
The new Property Law Act 2023 passed Parliament on the 25th of October 2023, introducing both minor and major legislative change that aims to simplify,… Read More »New Property Laws in Queensland – What You Need to Know
Hamilton Island, a gem in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, has always been a favourite destination for both domestic and international tourists. However,… Read More »Hamilton Island’s Resilience: A Post-COVID19 Comeback
Are you thinking about venturing into the world of real estate auctions? It’s an exciting and fast-paced environment where properties are bought and sold through… Read More »Auction Etiquette for Real Estate
In today’s fast-paced world, where property transactions are happening by electronic means, verification of identity has become more crucial than ever before. It plays a… Read More »The Importance of Verification of Identity in Property Transactions
You may have heard the Latin phrase – caveat emptor – “Buyer Beware”, but when does “Seller Beware” become relevant? As a seller you must disclose in… Read More »Undisclosed Encumbrances, Seller Beware!
Out of over 2,500 law firms in the State of Queensland, about 1,200 utilise PEXA, an online settlement platform for property transactions. PD Law now… Read More »From Little Things
Property easements are a common and important aspect of real estate ownership which are valuable to understand because of how they can impact a property’s… Read More »Understanding Easements: How to Protect Your Property Rights
Vendor finance is a property purchase arrangement in which the seller – rather than a traditional financial institution such as a bank – provides financing… Read More »Vendor Finance – What You Should Know Before You Get in Too Deep
In this podcast, PD Law Associate, Ali Ladd, talks about some important legislative updates with regard to residential tenancies and the key things landlords have to know right now.
All too often we see buyers a little tardy in paying the deposit, resulting in a technical breach of the contract. Most lawyers and agents… Read More »Didn’t pay the deposit on time? All could be lost
Background When cyclones are looming (an active system is being followed by the Bureau of Meteorology) some insurers have previously found the risk of insuring… Read More »Risky Business – Cyclones, Insurance embargos and nervous buyers
Anyone who has brought or sold property before will be familiar with the endless stream of paperwork involved in that transaction, along with having to… Read More »Conveyancing – Take the stress out of buying or selling property – do E-Conveyancing with PD LAW
We were recently asked to advise on the nature of a contract based on an email exchange between a buyer’s agent and a seller’s agent.… Read More »Don’t forget – your actions can bind your client
So what is E-Conveyancing? PD Law are excited to have Recently completed our first E-Conveyancing settlement using the new PEXA online platform. So, what is… Read More »AGENTS SURVIVAL SERIES – VOL11A/2016
Hard to get Foreign Buyers to buy? It just got 3% harder. Starting 1 October 2016, foreign buyers will have to pay an additional 3%… Read More »AGENTS SURVIVAL SERIES – VOL6A/2016
“Nice Shouse!” When Jed Clampettt buys next door…. Picture this 12 months ago – Seller lists his vacant block with you. Once he signs up… Read More »Agents Survival Series – VOL3A/2016