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House Insurance After Contract Signing.

House Insurance After Contract Signing: A Vital Step in Queensland Conveyancing 2025 When purchasing a home in Queensland, securing the right house insurance is an important yet often overlooked step in the conveyancing process. It’s not just a formality—it’s a key factor in protecting your investment and ensuring peace of mind. Many buyers may not realise the importance of having insurance in place immediately after signing the contract. Here's everything you need to know about house insurance .....
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How to make an offer on a property .

How to Make an Offer on a Property in Queensland: A Step-by-Step Guide Making an offer on a property in Queensland is a significant step in the home-buying process. Whether you’re purchasing through a private sale or at auction, understanding how to make an offer effectively is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process, along with some key considerations to ensure you’re making an informed decision. Making an Offer in a Queensland Private Sale 1. How to Make an Off.....
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Can you Sell without an Agent?.

Can You Sell Your House Without an Agent in Queensland? A Complete Guide for Homeowners. Thinking of selling your property in Queensland without using a real estate agent? You’re not alone. Many homeowners are exploring the option of selling privately to save on commission fees or to maintain more control over the sale process. But can you actually sell your home without an agent in Queensland? And if so, what steps should you take to ensure a smooth transaction? River City Conveyancing solicito.....
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Queensland Seller Disclosure Laws.

The introduction of the new Statutory Seller Disclosure scheme marks a significant change in Queensland’s conveyancing landscape. With the passing of the Property Law Act 2023, Queensland will implement in 2025 a formal Seller Disclosure scheme for residential land transactions. Previously, Queensland had no formal requirement for sellers to disclose property defects or issues, placing the onus solely on buyers to conduct their own searches. However, the new Seller Disclosure scheme will require.....
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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a House in Brisbane, Queensland.

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a House in Brisbane, Queensland Selling a house in Brisbane, Queensland, involves a multistep conveyancing process with many legal and financial considerations. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating the most critical aspect of selling a property in Queensland is conveyancing, which ensures the legal transfer of ownership is carried out smoothly. However, many sellers make avoidable mistakes that can lead to delays, added costs, or legal complica.....
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Conveyancers Both Buyer & Seller.

Why Your Conveyancing Solicitor Shouldn’t Represent Both the Seller and the Buyer in Real Estate Transactions in Queensland. Across Australia there are no laws preventing Conveyancing Solicitors from acting on behalf of both the Buyer and Seller in a property conveyance. However there are significant risks involved if there are any disputes or complications during the property transaction. When a solicitor takes on the role of representing both parties in a property transaction, they are require.....
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Brisbane House Prices & the Queensland Market 2024.

Five Updates for Queensland Buyers & Sellers of House and Land  1. Queensland Population Growth & Housing Supply A marked imbalance between housing supply and demand in the sunshine state has been observed due to various factors throughout 2023 and into 2024. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Queensland has seen the highest level of interstate migration in the country from the start of 2023 to September. ‘Queensland welcomed about 110,000 interstate movers, and data.....
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