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Conveyancing: Buying Off the Plan

Buying a property off the plan in Queensland offers a fresh start, but the legal paperwork is significantly different from buying an established home.

You are essentially signing a contract for a property that does not yet have its own title and may not even be built.

One of the most critical elements to understand is the sunset clause, which sets a deadline for the project completion. If the developer misses this date, the contract could potentially be terminated.

We help you navigate these complex disclosure statements and sunset periods so you can look forward to your new home with confidence rather than uncertainty.

Our team ensures your interests are protected from the initial deposit through to the final inspection and settlement.

Read our full guide here: https://biglaw.com.au/buying-off-the-plan-in-queensland/ or call (07) 3482 6999 to discuss your contract.

Imagine a will leaves the family home to a daughter — but by the time the estate is distributed, the home has been sold to pay for aged care.

The law calls this ademption: when a specific gift no longer exists, the beneficiary may receive nothing in its place. Queensland law does offer some protection where an attorney sold the asset, but the better path is a will drafted flexibly enough to cope with life's changes.

We've explained how it works, and how to guard against it, here: www.biglaw.com.au/how-ademption-affects-wills

Take Care of Tomorrow, Today. Call (07) 3482 6999 or visit www.biglaw.com.au

Buying premises for your business? It's a different game to buying a home.

Purchasing commercial property is one of the biggest moves a business can make — and the legal side carries risks that residential buyers never face.

Things to get right before you sign:

→ Due diligence — zoning, permitted use, and whether the property actually suits your business
→ GST — commercial purchases can have GST consequences a home purchase doesn't
→ Existing leases — if tenants are already in place, you may be buying the lease along with the building
→ The Property Law Act 2023 — Queensland's reformed property rules affect what you're entitled to know before contract

The cheapest mistake is the one you catch before you sign. Have the contract reviewed first.
We'll guide you through it in plain English — no hidden fees, no need to head into the Brisbane CBD.

Take Care of Tomorrow, Today. Call (07) 3482 6999 or visit www.biglaw.com.au