Tag Archive: selling a home

How does Covid-19 impact on legal services and the law

  • May 9, 2020

How does Covid-19 impact on legal services and the law Although undoubtedly, the present restrictions on human contact and movement are having an unpresented impact upon Australia’s economic prosperity and these same factors are undoubtedly impacting also on many people from a mental health perspective. For the most part, none of these restrictions should effect…

The Conveyancing Process For Sellers

  • November 20, 2018

THE CONVEYANCING PROCESS FOR SELLERS Conveyancing (that is transferring) land in Queensland is a process that actually differs significantly from the practices conducted in other States of Australia, such as New South Wales and Victoria and dramatically from the process followed in other foreign countries like the United Kingdom. Under Queensland legislation, the professional service…

What happens when the Seller breaks the contract?

  • October 25, 2012

Take a look at any standard contract for the sale of property in Queensland and you will fairly easily find some specific clauses that clearly explain what happens to the Buyer if they default under a contract and wrongfully fail to complete.  Typically, any deposit paid is forfeited to the Seller and the losses on…