Property Explained

Queensland land tax notices for 2026 are issuing from August 2026. Individuals are assessed from $600,000 in taxable landholdings, companies and trustees from $350,000. Draft, held for review.

From 1 August 2026 the Queensland home concession requires buyers to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or specified foreign retiree. Draft, held for review before publication.

The difference between a title boundary and a fence line in Queensland, and how to find the official survey plan for a property.

What a building and pest inspection actually covers in Queensland, who is licensed to carry one out, and what it does not guarantee.

A plain explanation of what a body corporate is, when it applies in Queensland, and what to check before buying into one.

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.