7 October 2010
House and land contracts changed
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has amended its standard REIQ House & Residential Land and Residential Lots in a Community Titles Scheme contracts to allow for the national unfair contracts law which started on 1 July 2010.

7 October 2010
Banning the banners: new body corporate rules
New sustainable housing laws came into effect in Queensland on 1 January 2010. These laws prevent new and some existing covenants and body corporate by-laws from banning energy efficient features or fixtures and requiring certain design elements in houses, townhouses, units and enclosed garages.

7 October 2010
Buying a house
New house buyers often ask the question, "do I need a solicitor to advise me before signing a Contract of Sale?" Although buyers are allowed to undertake this process themselves, many who opt for the do-it-yourself method run into trouble because they have overlooked a contract deadline or failed to make appropriate adjustments at settlement.