One of the primary reasons people buy a house (other than for a roof over their head and a place to fill with happy memories) is for the capital gain that can be made when it comes time to sell.
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 - Hawthorne:
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:
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.
Changes to the Sale of Off-The-Plan Properties in Queensland:
Do You Uber? – Australia’s Laws Can’t Keep Up:
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:
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.