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Can You Walk Away from a Home Purchase Contract If The Property Has Unapproved Structures?
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Can You Walk Away from a Home Purchase Contract If The Property Has Unapproved Structures?

Purchasing a home typically brings a sense of joy and anticipation. Yet, this excitement can swiftly shift to concern when you uncover unapproved structures on the property, such as an unexpected granny flat or a carport. The prospect of having to dismantle these additions post-settlement is not only inconvenient, but quite possibly expensive as well. It therefore raises an important question: Can you walk away from a property purchase contract in such situations? We help explain your rights as a homebuyer in Queensland and guide you on whether you can back out of a house sale.

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Significant Changes to Queensland's Community Titles Schemes
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Significant Changes to Queensland's Community Titles Schemes

In a landmark move, the Queensland Government has recently enacted the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. This comprehensive bill introduces significant amendments to various acts regulating community title schemes in Queensland. These changes cover a wide range of topics, including the termination of community titles schemes, smoking regulations, pet approvals, vehicle towing, and modifications to the Land Sales Act 1984. In this blog post, we will delve into the key alterations brought about by this welcomed change to legislation.

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The Legal Aspect of Incentives for Pensioners to Downsize Homes
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The Legal Aspect of Incentives for Pensioners to Downsize Homes

Historically for many pensioners in Australia, downsizing their homes after retirement would have had an impact on their pension. The new Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Incentivising Pensioners to Downsize) Bill has changed all that with attractive incentives in an effort to encourage pensioners to downsize their homes.

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How Conveyancing Lawyers Help Navigate the Legal Landscape of Buying Off the Plan
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How Conveyancing Lawyers Help Navigate the Legal Landscape of Buying Off the Plan

At Bradley & Bray, our experienced team of conveyancing lawyers understands the intricacies of off-the-plan purchases in Australia, particularly in Queensland. Today, we’ll share how conveyancing lawyers play a vital role in assisting buyers throughout the process and ensuring a smooth & legally sound transaction.

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How Can Conveyancing Lawyers Help You Buy Property Through Your SMSF?
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How Can Conveyancing Lawyers Help You Buy Property Through Your SMSF?

If you are contemplating the purchase of property within your self-managed super fund (SMSF), you may be interested in understanding how the conveyancing process can aid you in securing the ideal property. In the following discussion, we delve into the ways in which conveyancers can benefit your SMSF property investment.

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