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.
George Sourris is Co-Founder and Legal Practice Director at Empire Legal, a Queensland property law firm specialising in conveyancing. He provides practical legal guidance for buyers, sellers and developers across Queensland and regularly shares insights through Empire Legal’s blog, podcast and video content.
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.
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.
Your bank says you need independent legal advice before going guarantor. Here’s why, what the appointment involves, what it costs, and how fast we can sign it off.
Thinking of going guarantor on a home loan? Here’s what you’re actually signing up for in QLD, the real risks, and how to protect yourself before you say yes.
Does GST apply when you buy or sell commercial property in QLD? Going concern, the margin scheme and the traps that cost 10% - explained in plain English.
Quick answer: Queensland’s smoke alarm laws require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms throughout every home. They’ve applied to homes sold or leased since 1 January 2022, and from 1 January 2027 all Queensland homes must comply - with alarms in each bedroom, connecting hallways and on every storey. If you own and live in your Queensland […]
So you’ve been told you need a “notary public.” Or maybe a JP. Or was it a solicitor? Someone official, anyway, to sign off on a document, and now you’re googling at 9pm trying to work out who actually does what, and whether you’ve left it too late. Take a breath. We’ll sort it out. […]
A subject to sale clause lets you buy before you sell - but in Queensland the seller usually keeps marketing. How the clause works and the traps to avoid.
Agent commission, marketing, Form 2 disclosure, conveyancing, bank fees and the free-but-critical ATO clearance certificate - every cost of selling a house in Queensland.
The tick-box on your contract that decides who inherits your property. Joint tenants vs tenants in common in Queensland, explained by property lawyers.
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