Home Buying

A plain description of what happens once a property goes under contract in Queensland, including the statutory cooling-off period.

How Brisbane City Council's Flood Awareness Online tool and FloodWise Property Report work, and what they actually cover.

How to look up a property's zoning in Brisbane using Council's City Plan online tool, and why the process differs outside Brisbane.

A practical look at what actually needs checking before you make an offer in Queensland, including the seller disclosure changes that started in August 2025.

The difference between a real estate agent's appraisal and a formal property valuation, and when a certified valuer is actually required.

Questions worth asking when choosing between a new build and an established home in Queensland, from warranty cover to land size.

The upfront and ongoing costs of owning property in Australia beyond the purchase price, from stamp duty to council rates and insurance.

What a Queensland school catchment is, why boundaries do not follow suburb lines, and how buyers should verify one properly.

Where to start when buying property in Australia from overseas, including residency requirements, FIRB approval and ownership costs.

What to research at a regional level before choosing an area in South East Queensland if moving from interstate or overseas.