Conveyancing

After overseeing the exchange of hundreds of properties in Caboolture, Moreton Bay and beyond, the NPR Law team can confidently assure you that paperwork is never just paperwork. Contracts may seem simple, but factors like council regulations, easements, flood overlays, and zoning laws can quickly make a deal more complicated than expected. This is why…

Buying or selling a home should be exciting, but delays can quickly make it stressful or even cause the whole deal to collapse. Even minor issues can slow down settlement in a growing area like Moreton Bay, where demand is high and properties sell quickly. As reported in Moreton Daily, Moreton Bay’s population is projected…

Hiring the right conveyancing solicitor in Caboolture can make all the difference to your property purchase. Whether you’re buying your first home or adding to your investment portfolio, knowing what to ask upfront can help you avoid hidden fees, legal issues or settlement delays. At NPR Law, we’ve helped hundreds of Caboolture region buyers through…

Buying or selling property is never quite as straightforward as you expect it to be, whether due to the negotiation process or the details of the exchange contract. Complexities, questions and roadblocks invariably crop up, which is why it makes sense to connect with a skilled and reliable conveyancer.  This professional steps in during a…

Subdividing land is a lengthy process with quite a few steps involved, from planning and permits to consultation and council approval.  Once the survey plan has been created, there is one more task: to register the subdivision and create the lots. Once this is done, everything finally feels real, but it is still important to…

When it comes to acquiring property, many buyers focus on price or location but overlook the process that confirms whether the block and the home truly meet their needs and will make financial sense in the long term.  If you’re not familiar with the term due diligence, it is a form of research, but with…

If you’re selling land in Queensland, you’re legally required to disclose any encumbrances on the property, including those that might not appear on the title.  But what exactly is an encumbrance, and how does it affect your sale? Whether you’re exchanging a small vacant block or a large rural property, understanding your disclosure obligations is…

As of January 1st 2025, changes to Australian tax law have made it more important than ever for property sellers to obtain an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) clearance certificate before a sale is settled.  Without this certificate, buyers are legally required to withhold a portion of the sale price and pay it directly to the…

Queensland’s new Property Law Act introduces updated rules for property transactions, disclosure obligations, and ownership across the state, and is due to commence on 1 August 2025, replacing legislation in place since 1974. This long-awaited reform aims to modernise the state’s approach to property dealings and is expected to bring greater clarity to all parties…

If you own a home, commercial property or investment property, you probably have questions about Queensland land tax requirements. Here’s a summary of the key points.  What is Queensland land tax and who needs to pay it? Land tax in Queensland is an annual levy imposed by the state government on freehold land ownership. It…