TL;DR: A joint divorce application is made by both of you together - it’s simpler, faster and there’s no one to “serve”. A sole application is made by one person, and the other party has to be formally served first. Most divorces are decided on the papers, so you usually won’t set foot in a […]
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.
Quick answer: A put and call option is a contract that lets a buyer force a sale (the call) and lets a seller force a purchase (the put), usually months or years before the property actually changes hands. In Queensland they are used for staged developments, related-party deals and transactions where the buyer needs time […]
TLDR: If a house you are buying had owner-builder work done on it, there is no Queensland Home Warranty Scheme cover on that work. None. If defects show up after settlement, there is no insurer to call. The seller has to tell you in writing if they are selling within six years of finishing, and […]
TLDR: Queensland has one Act covering fences and trees between neighbours - the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011. Fences are usually a 50/50 job and start with a Notice to Contribute. Overhanging branches have a strict three-part test before you can send a notice. And if there is a QCAT tree order […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
The short version: A retirement village isn’t a normal home purchase. In QLD you’re usually buying the right to live there, not the land or the title. The fees that bite are the exit fees (deferred management fees), and they can swallow a big chunk of your money when you leave. You’re entitled to a […]
