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22.09.17
Both the Federal and Queensland Governments have recently announced major changes affecting property transactions involving foreign investors. These changes relate to both foreign investors who buy and sell property in Queensland. Read More.
22.09.17
Contracts for the sale of residential and commercial land will often include certain conditions inserted for the benefit of a buyer. However, in Queensland, time is of the essence in relation to these conditions. Read More.
22.09.17
Ramsden Lawyers is excited to announce that, together with Gold Coast City Solicitors, we have completed the Gold Coast’s first e-conveyancing settlement through the new Property Exchange Australia (‘PEXA’) platform today. Read More.
22.09.17
Queensland legislation requires builders to record their contracts in writing. The consequences of failing to do so were demonstrated in the recent case of Nichols v Earth Spirit Home Pty Ltd (‘Nichols’). Read More.
22.09.17
When buying a property off-the-plan, buyers often rely on representations made to them by the developer or their real estate agents. Juniper Property Holdings No 15 Pty Ltd v Caltabiano (No 2) shows the issues ..... Read More.
22.09.17
Foreign investment plays an important role in the Australian economy and its development as a nation. In particular, the purchase of real estate is a popular means of foreign investment in Australia. Between 2013 and 2014, foreign investment in Australian real estate was valued at nearly $74.6 billion. Read More.
22.09.17
Generally, when you buy land or an apartment in Queensland, you must pay the government transfer duty (commonly called ‘stamp duty’). The amount of duty payable is determined by the purchase price of the property or, if the parties are related, the higher of the market value and the purchase price. Read More.
22.09.17
With an assortment of canals, rivers and creeks, the Gold Coast contains many beautiful waterways. To protect both these waterways and buyers of property situated in these waterways, Read More.
22.09.17
In 2011, a review conducted by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General concluded that dividing fences and trees were the two most common causes of disputes between neighbours. Read More.
22.09.17
Drowning is one of the largest causes of infant deaths in Queensland. In response, the Queensland Government enacted new pool safety laws, which commenced on 1 December 2010. Read More.
22.09.17
As of 1 December 2014, the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (‘PAMDA’) will be replaced by the following pieces of legislation: Read More.
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