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South Stradbroke Island’s $600M Resort Dream – and the Cautionary Tale Right Next Door

A $600 Million Resort Proposed Next Door to Australia's Worst…
May 20, 2026/by George Sourris
QLD stamp duty calculator - work out Queensland transfer duty on your property purchase

How QLD Stamp Duty Actually Works

Stamp duty is usually the biggest line on your settlement statement. Here's how QLD transfer duty actually works, who qualifies for concessions, and the traps we see every week.
May 15, 2026/by George Sourris
QLD Form 2 seller disclosure - what buyers need to know before signing a contract

Got a Form 2 in QLD? Here’s What Buyers Need to Know

You've signed a contract, the champagne's on ice - then your…
May 6, 2026/by George Sourris
How much does conveyancing cost in QLD - 2026 fixed-fee pricing guide from Empire Legal

How Much Does Conveyancing Cost in QLD?

What conveyancing really costs in Queensland in 2026 - the real number, what's included, and the red flags to watch for when comparing quotes.
April 28, 2026/by George Sourris
ANZAC Day in QLD - why real estate agents can't sell property and what it means for buyers

Can Real Estate Agents Work on ANZAC Day in QLD?

If you're buying or selling property in Queensland this April,…
April 20, 2026/by George Sourris
renovate before selling in Brisbane

Renovate before selling in Brisbane? The true cost most sellers miss

$60,000 spent on a renovation. A $40,000 bump in sale price.…
April 15, 2026/by George Sourris

Late deposit loses QLD buyer $98,500 – what every Queensland property buyer needs to know!

An Australian buyer just lost $98,500. Not because they walked…
April 8, 2026/by George Sourris

Brisbane zoning changes 2026 – your suburb could get high rises overnight!

Your Quiet Brisbane Suburb Might Not Stay Quiet

Most buyers…
April 1, 2026/by George Sourris

Aggregate transfer duty in Queensland conveyancing – the hidden cost when buying adjacent lots

Here’s a scenario we see more than most buyers realise.

You’re…
March 25, 2026/by George Sourris


Using AI (ChatGPT, Claude etc) for legal advice in Queensland property

We’re seeing something new in Brisbane conveyancing.

A client…
March 18, 2026/by George Sourris

What happened to the Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast? Hilton’s luxury LXR takeover

For more than two decades, the Palazzo Versace Gold Coast stood…
March 11, 2026/by George Sourris

Trump Tower Gold Coast – off-the-plan risk, developer track record & legal insights

Trump Tower is coming to the Gold Coast. Yes, that Trump. But…
March 4, 2026/by George Sourris