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Outgoings & Adjustments

When you become the owner of the property, you will assume responsibility for all rates and statutory charges payable in relation to the property (including for any outstanding liabilities of the seller). The REIQ contract standard terms provide for...


Neighbourhood Disputes

Please tell us if you have been told about or been given any copies of documents relating to disputes between the seller and neighbouring property owners about dividing fences or trees. In particular, please tell us if you are aware of any:1. notice...


Installment Contracts

We need to determine if your contract is an instalment contract. A contract can become an instalment contract for many reasons including:1. the deposit is more than 10%; or2. the deposit is stated to be non-refundable in all circumstances; or3. the...


Transfer Duty payable when purchasing property

Transfer duty is a state tax which is payable on dutiable transactions in Queensland. Transfer duty is calculated on the dutiable value of the property which is generally the higher of the consideration payable under the contract and the unencumbered...


Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty

Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty applies to transactions in land which are liable to transfer duty if:(1) the duty liability arises on or after 1 October 2016;(2) the land is Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty residential land (see below); and(3)...


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