Queensland

Updated Land Valuations – Lodging an Objection:

Updated Land Valuations – Lodging an Objection:

Do you own property in Queensland? If so, you have probably by now received your new statutory land valuation notice that has been issued by the Valuer-General for all commercial and residential land in Queensland. These new valuations are effective from 30 June 2016 and your rates and land tax obligations will be based upon this new land valuation.

Brisbane Suburb Profile – Morningside:

Brisbane Suburb Profile – Morningside:

Morningside lies in Brisbane’s Eastern suburbs on the southern side of the Brisbane River, about five kilometres from the CBD and adjoining the suburbs of Hawthorne and Bulimba. With its relaxed village atmosphere and easy connections to both the CBD and the Gateway Motorway.

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Hawthorne:

Brisbane Suburb Profile - Hawthorne:

Nestled against the banks of the Brisbane river lies the unique village suburb of Hawthorne, home to trendy coffee shops, boutique supermarkets, an antique theatre and renovated Queenslanders. This is the suburb to see and be seen in. It is proving to be very popular for buyers right now.

Pool Safety in Queensland – Meeting Your Obligations as a Homeowner:

Pool Safety in Queensland – Meeting Your Obligations as a Homeowner:

With Summer now merely a week away, heat waves already sending temperatures well into the mid 30’s and those afternoons growing longer by the day, the tradition of spending hours by the pool is already in full swing. But as a homeowner, or even if you’re looking to buy a house with a pool, are you fully aware of your legal obligations when it comes to owning a pool?

Spring Selling Season– Tips for Sellers in Attracting a Buyer:

Spring Selling Season– Tips for Sellers in Attracting a Buyer:

They say Spring is the season for selling and with the Queensland property market coming into its own right now, this is definitely the case, with a whole variety of properties flooding the market, from established homes to new apartments. The Gold Coast and Brisbane are seeing a dramatic increase in property transactions.

Do You Uber? – Australia’s Laws Can’t Keep Up:

Do You Uber? – Australia’s Laws Can’t Keep Up:

Technology is progressing at an ever increasing speed and a recent report to come out of the ‘root and branch’ Competition Policy Review, or the ‘Harper Review’ has highlighted how the laws in Australia are not keeping pace with technological change.

Property Law Update - Changes to Conveyancing in Queensland:

Property Law Update - Changes to Conveyancing in Queensland:

There are some big changes in store when it comes to property law and conveyancing in Queensland. On top of PEXA, or electronic conveyancing, that is due to commence in the next six months, the Queensland Government has passed new legislation which radically overhauls the way residential properties are bought and sold in Queensland.

Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Conveyancing:

Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Conveyancing:

Whilst you can self-represent yourself and do your own conveyance, there are a lot of consequences to consider.  Not only that, Queensland conveyancing is legislated by 11 different pieces of legislation in Queensland.  Could you recognize if a contract is legally binding?  Could you determine if any alterations to the property are legal? Your lawyer will not only streamline the process for you, but will also make you aware of all your rights and obligations under the contract, and are there to protect your interests.