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Joint vs sole divorce application in QLD: which one do you need?

TL;DR: A joint divorce application is made by both of you together…
August 23, 2026/by George Sourris

Vendor finance in QLD: how it works and what to watch out for

Thinking about buying or selling with vendor finance in Queensland? Here is how it works, the upside, the risks, and what to check before you sign.
August 19, 2026/by George Sourris

Put and call options in QLD property: how they work

Quick answer: A put and call option is a contract that lets a…
August 15, 2026/by George Sourris

Buying a house with owner-builder work in QLD

TLDR: If a house you are buying had owner-builder work done on…
August 8, 2026/by George Sourris

Neighbour disputes QLD: fences, trees and the sale trap

TLDR: Queensland has one Act covering fences and trees between…
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Do you need a lawyer to make a will in Queensland?

You can legally write your own will in QLD - but should you? The real risks of DIY will kits, when to use a wills lawyer, and what it costs.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Do I really need a loan agreement?

Is a verbal loan legal? What happens without a loan agreement? A QLD solicitor explains when you need one - for business, private and secured loans.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Lending money to family? Get it in writing

Helping your kids buy a home or lending to a relative? A family loan agreement protects your money and your relationship - and settles the gift vs loan question.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Buying commercial property in QLD: how it’s different from buying a house

Buying commercial property in Queensland isn't like buying a house. Leases, GST, longer due diligence, no cooling-off - here's what's different and what to check.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Retirement villages in Queensland: what to check before you sign the contract

The short version:

A retirement village isn't a normal home…
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

De facto property rights in Queensland: what you’re actually entitled to

De facto couples have property rights in QLD too. What counts as de facto, what you're entitled to on separation, the 2-year time limit and how to protect yourself.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

Property settlement after separation in QLD: how it actually works

How is property divided after a separation in Queensland? The four-step process, consent orders vs BFAs, time limits and how to settle without court - explained simply.
August 7, 2026/by George Sourris

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