Conveyancing Lawyers Sunshine Coast
Clear advice, from the contract to the keys.
Buying or selling property is a significant decision. You need to know what you are agreeing to, what needs to happen next and who is keeping the transaction moving.
Good Law QLD assists residential and commercial buyers and sellers on the Sunshine Coast and across Queensland. We explain the documents in plain English and help you manage the legal steps from the initial contract through to settlement.
Buying a property in Queensland
Before you commit, we can help you understand the contract, the seller’s disclosure documents and the issues that need closer investigation. We can discuss finance and inspection conditions, relevant searches and the dates you need to keep in mind.
Once you are under contract, our team can liaise with the agent, lender and other representatives and help coordinate settlement and the transfer of ownership. Our information for residential buyers is a useful starting point.
Selling a property in Queensland
Preparing early gives you the opportunity to address disclosure, contract terms and settlement requirements before a buyer signs. We can help you understand what information and documents are needed for your sale and work with the other people involved.
If your sale has unusual conditions, an existing lease or other complications, let us know at the start so the advice reflects the transaction. See our information for residential sellers.
Contract reviews and special conditions
A standard form does not necessarily mean a standard transaction. We review contracts in the context of your circumstances, explain the obligations and identify terms that may need clarification or further negotiation.
Talk to us before signing where possible, particularly if you are concerned about a deadline, a proposed condition or something you have been told verbally. Written advice helps you make the decision with a clearer understanding of the documents.
Form 2 seller disclosure
Queensland’s seller disclosure scheme generally requires a seller to give the buyer a completed Form 2 disclosure statement and the prescribed certificates before the buyer signs the contract, unless an exception applies. We can help you understand the requirements for your transaction and review the disclosure material.
Disclosure is not a substitute for all of a buyer’s own enquiries. The information you need will depend on the property and your intended use. See the Queensland Government’s seller disclosure guidance for an overview.
Due diligence and property searches
The right enquiries depend on what you are buying and what you intend to do with it. We help you consider title information, registered interests, property searches and other matters relevant to the transaction.
Let us know about your plans, whether that means moving in, renting the property, using it for a business or considering future development. That context helps identify questions that may not be obvious from the contract alone.
Off-the-plan purchases
Buying a property before it is completed calls for a careful look at the contract and supporting disclosure material. We can explain the proposed lot, relevant conditions, timing provisions and the way the documents address changes before settlement.
Our focus is helping you understand the commitment you are making and the issues to consider before signing, rather than assuming an off-the-plan purchase works in the same way as an existing property sale.
Non-standard transfers and commercial transactions
A family transfer, a change in ownership shares or a commercial purchase may call for additional documents and advice. We can help identify the legal steps and coordinate with your lender, accountant or other advisers as required.
For leases, development agreements or a dispute about property rights, visit our Property Law page. For sale and purchase information, see Commercial Conveyancing.
Tell us where you are up to
Whether you are still reviewing a contract, have already signed or are preparing to sell, tell us about the property and the important dates. We can explain how we can assist and discuss the scope of the work before you proceed.
Information on this page is general information only and is not legal advice. The appropriate advice and next steps depend on your circumstances.
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Tell us a little about your matter. Our team will review your enquiry and contact you to discuss how we can help.
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