Buying or selling a business in Queensland often involves detailed financial records, trading figures, employee information and due diligence material. If that information is inaccurate, incomplete or presented in a way that creates a false impression,…
Contesting a Will QLD: The Essential Guide to Family Provision Applications
If you have been left with inadequate provision from a deceased’s estate, understanding your rights is the first step toward a resolution. This guide explains the legal grounds, the strict time limits, and the legal process…
Reforms to Sunset Clauses: Stronger Protections for Off-the-Plan Buyers
In November 2023 legislative reforms were introduced in Queensland strengthening consumer protections in off-the-plan land purchases. This was in response to concerns in the marketplace that property developers were using sunset clauses to terminate off-the-plan contracts…
Some caveats about Caveats
In Queensland, property dealings are tightly regulated to ensure certainty and security of land ownership. The Torrens Title system, which governs land registration in Queensland, emphasizes the importance of having interests recorded on the public register….
Application of Section 228 of the Property Law Act 1974 to Insolvency Matters
Section 228 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) (“PLA”) provides a powerful mechanism for insolvency practitioners (and others) to recovery and secure property improperly transferred where there is an intention of defeating creditors. This article…