A general framework for what overseas buyers should research before choosing an area in Brisbane, including current foreign investment rules.
Queensland Property
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.
A plain description of what happens once a property goes under contract in Queensland, including the statutory cooling-off period.
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.
Buyers sometimes assume an agent's estimate and a formal valuation are roughly the same thing. They are not, and the difference matters if you are relying on a number for a lending, legal or tax purpose. A real estate agent's appraisal is generally an informal opinion of likely sale price, based on their market knowledge and comparable recent sales. It is useful for getting a general sense of price, but it...
Choosing between a new build and an established home is not just a style preference. It affects cost structure, warranty protection, and how much you can know about the property before you commit. With an established home, you can inspect the actual property, its condition, its layout in real life rather than on a plan, and its immediate surroundings before you buy. A building and pest inspection can...
The purchase price is only one part of what owning a property costs. Buyers who budget only for the price and the deposit are often surprised by the ongoing and upfront costs that come with it. Upfront costs typically include transfer (stamp) duty, conveyancing or solicitor fees, building and pest inspection fees, and loan-related costs such as lender's mortgage insurance if your deposit is below a certain...