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Key Highlights What a finance clause does: A “subject to finance” clause makes the contract conditional on the buyer getting loan approval by a set date. Without it, a buyer who cannot secure finance is still legally bound to complete the purchase. Why buyers need it: It protects you from being locked into a purchase...

Key Highlights Two ways to co-own property in Queensland: Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common. Each carries very different consequences for ownership shares, control, and what happens when an owner dies. Joint Tenancy in brief: Two registered owners hold an equal 50/50 share of the property, and if one owner dies, their share automatically transfers...

Key Highlights The short answer: Yes, you can legally finalise your divorce before completing a property settlement in Australia, but the timing has real consequences worth weighing carefully. Two separate processes: Divorce ends the marriage (requires a 12 month separation and becomes final 30 days after the court grants the order). Property settlement is a...

Key Highlights What it is: A building and pest condition in a Queensland contract gives the buyer the right to have the property inspected by a licensed professional to confirm it is in acceptable condition before going unconditional. What the report covers: A visual inspection of the roof, rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, exterior, footings, garaging,...

Key Highlights The legal threshold: In Australia, divorce requires proof that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, shown through a 12-month separation. Separation under one roof counts, provided it is properly documented. What you need to prepare: Valid ID, your original or court-certified marriage certificate, citizenship or visa evidence if either party was born overseas,...