BRISBANE’S BOUTIQUE CONVEYANCING FIRM

When buying your new property we understand how essential it is that everything goes smoothly without added stress or complication.

WE OFFER FAIR FIXED PRICES FOR A PERSONALISED SERVICE AND AN EASY TO FOLLOW SETTLEMENT PROCESS

Our boutique conveyancing team will take care of your contract personally whilst YOUR CONVEYANCING IS overseen by John Horrocks, one of Queensland’s most trusted and experienceD property solicitors practicing since 1996.

We ENSURE that your property purchase or sale will BE EFFORTLESS as we guide you through the conveyancing process from signing to settlement.

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Contract Check

Do you need help writing or checking a contract?

We review standard residential contracts for buying and selling. Our conveyancing experts will check them line by line and advise you of any important clauses to add or changes to make.

CONVEYANCING CHECKLIST FOR BUYERS

Everything you need to know about taking the steps to buy and sell property in Queensland.

As the Queensland property market is very competitive Buyers may be tempted to fast-track their property purchase so as not to miss out on entering the real estate market when they see a good opportunity. However, conveyancing transactions can be tricky and our conveyancing lawyers advise that it is very important for Buyers to be aware of all the legal aspects of buying a house before they make an offer or sign a contract.

To ensure that you are fully informed and confident before settling on a contract, it is highly recommended that you consult with our experienced legal team. We can assist you in performing due diligence on all of your property purchases, guiding you through each step of the conveyancing process. Contact us today to learn more and make the most informed decision on your property purchase.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY A HOUSE?

Have you checked off the following conveyancing steps BEFORE you SIGN?

  1. Find out how much Conveyancing costs in Queensland?

    Read about what conveyancing fees include, what are disbursements or outlays and how much loca conveyancing service fees are here: Read Here

  2. Talk to your financial institution to begin loan documents

    Learn everything about buying deposits and why you can lose your deposit in Queensland: Read Here

  3. Choose your Conveyancer in Queensland

    Read our ‘Conveyancing Guide’ on how to choose your conveyancing lawyers for buying or selling property here: Read Here

  4. Organise a Building and Pest Inspection for your property purchase

    Read about why you need a Building and Pest Inspection in our Conveyancing Resources here: Read Here

  5. Ask your Horrocks Solicitors Conveyancing Lawyers to review your REIQ contract :

    Send your contract to our friendly team today and allow Queensland best conveyancers to oversee your conveyancing transaction from start to settlement: REIQ Contract Submission Here

  6. Learn about Property Insurance before and after your sign your new house and land contract: Read Here

  7. Estimate your Stamp Duty Tax: Transfer Duty Calculator

    Read about How much Stamp Duty costs in Queensland: Read Here

  8. Do you need to terminate your conveyance contract?

    Read our conveyancing guide for terminating a REIQ Contract: Read Here

CONVEYANCING TRANSFER DUTY

STAMP DUTY

What is Property Stamp Duty?

Stamp Duty is a tax on property transactions by the Queensland Government and is also called Transfer Duty or General Duty. The rate of stamp duty is calculated according to the type and value of the transaction involved.

How much Stamp Duty do I have to pay?

The amount of Stamp Duty that you need to pay can be calculated on the online calculator provided by the Office of State Revenue (Queensland Government) and depends upon the amount of money being paid for the property and whether the property is to be used as a principal place of residence by the buyer or as an investment property. Your transaction may be eligible for Concessions and Exemptions and you could have less or no duty to pay.

DUTIABLE TRANSACTIONS

What kind of property transactions is Stamp Duty paid on?

Dutiable transactions include:

  • signing a contract to buy or sell a home

  • giving a half-share of a property you own to your spouse as a gift

  • giving someone access across your property (an easement)

  • creating a trust over land that you previously owned in your own right for your children or family members.

Stamp duty is calculated whenever you sell, buy or transfer property including land or rights to land in Queensland for residential purposes including:

  • established homes and apartments

  • vacant land upon which a home or apartment will be built

  • land for development for residential use, such as:

    • smaller unit block developments

    • housing subdivisions

    • major developments with a residential component

  • buildings refurbished, renovated or extended for residential use.

Calculate your Stamp Duty here.

TRANSFER DUTY CALCULATOR

WHAT ARE EXTRA BUYER’S SEARCH FEES?

 

Why are the search fees different in Queensland?
As the local government authorities have different fees for their searches, our total price will vary from locality to locality.

What CONVEYANCING searches are included for BUYING house and land?

For residential home or land purchases, we carry out the following property searches required to reasonably secure your purchase:


Standard Search Package:

  1. Title Search upon receipt of the contract

  2. Council Rates Search which reveals information about the state of the rate account.

  3. Main Roads Search

  4. Land Tax Clearance Search

  5. Registered Plan of Land

  6. Title Search on the day of settlement.

What searches are included for purchases of units, townhouses, and dwellings with a body corporate?
In addition to the searches list above for house and land, we also need to acquire:
1. Body Corporate Information Certificate which reveals the state of the body corporate levies

Is there anything else?
Some lenders …
require a settlement notice to be lodged with the Department of Natural Resources. Our fee for this service is $110. ING, National Bank, Bendigo Bank, HSBC, RAMS, Heritage Building Society, Bank West are examples of lenders that require this.

For Units…
Your lender may require a certificate of currency to ensure that the entire property is insured

Should you have concerns about a specific aspect of your property, then there are a range of other searches to provide additional piece of mind, including:

  1. Contaminated Land

  2. Railways

  3. Bankruptcy

Would you like a fixed quote for your conveyancing of your Brisbane property purchase?

Simply fill in the fields marked with a *. But please let us know as much as you can about the transaction for the most accurate quote.

 

Your Property Conveyancing Specialists