From 1 August 2025, the landscape of property transactions in Queensland has fundamentally changed with the introduction of a mandatory seller disclosure scheme under the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) and the accompanying Property Law Regulation 2024 (Qld). This reform imposes significant new obligations on sellers of freehold land and brings Queensland in line with other Australian jurisdictions which already operate under similar upfront disclosure [...]

Those who live in, rent out, invest in, manage, or build strata properties in New South Wales should prepare for major changes in 2025. The NSW Government has launched an extensive reform package that represents the largest overhaul of state strata laws in decades through a bold multi-stage process. These reforms advance recommendations from the 2021 statutory review and address public demands to fix insurance kickbacks and [...]

Tree disputes between neighbours are quite common and can often be a source of conflict and tension. Before taking any steps to resolve an outcome regarding the removal or pruning of a tree, it is important that you have a general understanding of the legal framework which applies and the possible avenues available to achieve a solution. In most areas of NSW, local council approval [...]