All residential properties being sold in Queensland need to have compliant smoke alarms installed by settlement. The compliance standard is contained in regulations. Smoke alarms must be interconnected, in every bedroom and hallway in the property. Failure to install...Read More
On 20 February 2023, the use of e-Conveyancing was mandated in Queensland. This means that all sales and purchases of residential land (and certain other matters) must occur online. Apart from limited exceptions, the days of meeting in person and passing documents and...Read More
Consider this scenario: You have 2 children. Child A and Child B. Child A has one child (your grandchild). You give your estate equally to Child A and Child B in your Will. If Child A dies before you, your grandchild will automatically receive Child A’s half of...Read More
I often advise clients a change in their marital circumstances is a definite “trigger” to update their estate planning – particularly if there has been a relationship breakdown. In Queensland, land can be owned either as “tenants in common” or “joint tenants”....Read More
Amendments to the conditions of standard Residential Contracts in Queensland mean that all Sellers and Buyers have the choice to extend the Settlement Date for up to 5 business days. To trigger this right, the notice must be given in the approved form, in writing and...Read More
