2024 Guide to Stamp Duty: State By State
When purchasing property in Australia, it's important to be aware of the additional costs that may come along with the purchase. One of these costs is stamp duty, also know
Stamp Duty Law QLD Guide 2024 – The Basics
What is stamp duty Stamp duty, also known as transfer duty, is a tax that is imposed by state and territory governments in Australia on certain transactions, such as the
2024 Guide to Queensland Land Tax Law
When is land tax payable? Land tax applies to freehold land, including vacant land, built-on land, and lots in community title schemes such as apartments and units. The Queensland government
Understanding Property Settlement
Property settlement is when a buyer takes legal possession of the property they purchased. It is an exciting time, but also an anxious time – because there are a few steps
5 steps to successful property settlement
Buyers and sellers are increasingly well educated about the property market thanks to the amount of information you can find on the internet. But there is one area that remains
Tax implications of selling property
The saying that ‘nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes’, has more than a grain of truth when it comes to selling property in Australia. As a vendor,
What happens at settlement?
For many home-buyers, what happens on settlement day can feel like secret solicitor business. Of course, it’s the day when the deal is truly sealed. You take ownership of your new
What’s going on with stamp duty?
Stamp duty not only affects homebuyers but also influences the economy and even how our society is shaped. Recently, the NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, put forward a proposal in which buyers
7 tips to help choose between selling or renovating
Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories,
Breaking down the jargon of ‘under contract’
If you're currently a first-time buyer, or even you've had experience in the real estate market before, you'll have confronted a few examples of legal-sounding jargon that can be confusing. One
