Buying

When buying a rural property with its own bore water or septic system, the first thing to consider is the condition of those systems.

When a property already holds a short-term rental approval, it can offer extra income potential but also brings extra responsibilities.

Buying a new home while still owning your current one can feel complex, but with a clear plan you can manage both transactions smoothly.

How to budget for the costs that come after the purchase price. When a house is bought, the purchase price is only the first step in owning a property.

What to check at a final inspection before settlement. Before the final settlement day the property is still yours to examine fully.

What conveyancing covers in Queensland, who can carry it out, what the searches are for, what sits inside the fee, and how long it takes from contract to settlement.

What Queensland buyers should check on a house and land package, including QBCC licensing, home warranty cover and contract risks.

Learn the essential distinction between a Queensland contract deposit paid to a trust account and an equity deposit required by mortgage lenders.

Whether a conveyancer and a solicitor are the same thing in Queensland, when a supervised conveyancing firm is enough, and when to engage a property solicitor directly.

How Queensland's statutory 5 business day cooling-off period works, how to cancel a contract, the termination penalty, and when it does not apply.