Property Rules, Tax & Government Updates

Record keeping is a key part of running a Queensland rental property.

A granny flat that is let separately changes how the owner looks at the property tax that applies to the whole home.

When a house stops being lived in and starts being rented out, the way it is treated for tax purposes changes.

Land tax is an annual duty that property owners must consider when managing their assets.

Stamp duty is a significant cost when buying a home. First home buyers can access a range of concessions that ease the financial burden.

What the current first home owner grant actually requires to qualify. The first home owner grant offers new buyers a helpful boost when purchasing a home.

When a Queensland home changes hands, a tax may arise from the gain made on its sale.

Queensland's first home owner grant and transfer duty concessions explained, including current thresholds for established and new homes, and why buyers must verify figures with QRO directly.

Queensland's additional foreign acquirer duty, foreign land tax surcharge, and the federal ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings, and why buyers must verify their own status individually.

What Queensland's seller disclosure scheme requires sellers to provide, what it does and does not cover, and what buyers should do if something looks missing or unclear before signing.