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Let me tell you a real story about a Form 2…

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Short answer: Under Queensland law, a seller must disclose whether the property is on the Environmental Management Register or Contaminated Land Register before the buyer signs, as required by section 408 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994. If that disclosure is not given, the seller can be exposed to penalties and the buyer can terminate the contract before settlement.

In this blog/video, we explain a real situation that happened in our firm a couple of weeks ago, when preparing a Form 2 Seller’s Disclosure for a client.

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How one line in a Special Condition saved $3M in an Off-the-Plan deal

Short answer: A custom special condition added before signing can give an off-the-plan buyer clear rights, such as the right to terminate if the balcony or key design features change beyond a set limit, instead of arguing over whether a change is a minor variation. The developer has to agree to any such change during negotiation.

In this blog/video, we discuss how one extra line in a Special Condition saved a client $3M in an Off-the-Plan deal.

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How a $50 search saved a client $1.2M + why it’ll be mandatory in QLD

Short answer: A Community Management Statement (CMS) is the registered legal blueprint for a Community Title Scheme in Queensland, setting out the bylaws (such as pets, short-term letting, renovations and smoking), exclusive use areas and lot entitlements. From 1 August 2025 it forms part of the seller’s Form 2 disclosure for body corporate properties, and if it is missing the buyer can terminate up until settlement.

In this blog/video, we explain how a $50 document just saved a client from a $1.2 million mistake - and from 1 August 2025, it won’t be optional.

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