Property Research Archives - Page 23 of 28

Adult with a clipboard closely inspecting a timber deck beside a garden shed behind a weatherboard house

Buying a Property With Unapproved Structures in Queensland: What Buyers Should Check

Why sheds, decks, pools and extensions on a Queensland property may not be approved even if they look well built, how to check council records, and the risks of buying without checking.

Suburban Queensland house with a blue tarpaulin secured over part of its roof and scattered palm fronds after a storm

What Happens If a Queensland Property Is Damaged Between Contract and Settlement?

What happens under Queensland law if a property is damaged between contract and settlement, when risk passes to the buyer, and what to do if damage occurs before you get the keys.

Adult crouching with a small torch to examine a hairline wall crack near a window during a home inspection

Second Property Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before Making an Offer

A practical second-visit inspection checklist for Queensland property buyers, covering water damage, cracks, doors and windows, retaining walls, and what a professional inspection still covers.

Row of new estate homes with matching facades, rooflines and front landscaping along a curved suburban street

Covenants and Property Restrictions in Queensland: What Buyers Should Know

What covenants and restrictive instruments mean for Queensland property buyers, how they differ from easements and body corporate by-laws, and why a solicitor should review them before you build.

Tower crane and partially built mid-rise development rising directly behind established suburban houses

Nearby Development and Planning Applications: What Buyers Should Check Before Purchasing

How to check nearby development applications and planning context before buying a Queensland property, including approved versus proposed development and where to search council records.

Empty school crossing and low school buildings behind a neat fence on a leafy suburban street in early morning light

School Catchments in Queensland: What Home Buyers Should Verify

How to verify a Queensland school catchment properly using official tools, why catchments can change, and why proximity or a listing claim is not enough to guarantee enrolment.

Worker in high-vis inspecting a shallow trench with new PVC sewer pipes beside a lawn and timber fence

Sewer Lines and Underground Infrastructure: What Buyers Should Check Before Purchasing

What buyers should check about sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure on a Queensland property, including easements, build-over approvals, and why guessing from the surface is not reliable.

Close-up of an Australian residential retaining wall built from concrete sleepers with visible drainage weep holes

Retaining Walls: What Property Buyers in Queensland Should Check

What Queensland property buyers should check on retaining walls, including warning signs, approval and engineering requirements over 1 metre, and when to get a professional assessment.

Stormwater flowing along a kerb into a street drain during heavy rain in front of a raised Queenslander home

Drainage, Stormwater and Overland Flow: What Queensland Property Buyers Should Check

Practical drainage, stormwater and overland flow checks Queensland property buyers should make, including warning signs, easements, and when to get engineering advice.

Modern Queensland home with a cleared grass buffer beside dense dry eucalyptus bushland in golden afternoon light

Bushfire Risk and Property Buying in Queensland

How Queensland maps bushfire hazard, what buyers should check for a specific property, and when a qualified bushfire consultant is needed before building or renovating.

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