Substantial changes are on the horizon for Queensland’s property market. Since May 2024, the Queensland government has been actively working to enhance the landscape of selling and renting. One of the most significant changes will take effect on August 1, 2025, marking a new chapter in property sales.

This upcoming reform will replace legislation that has been in place since 1974, bringing in crucial mandatory disclosure rules for both residential and commercial property transactions. This means that buyers will have greater transparency and confidence moving forward.

Central to this shift is the introduction of a mandatory “seller’s disclosure regime.” Under this new system, real estate agents will need to provide potential buyers with comprehensive disclosure statements and the necessary certificates for the properties they represent before any contracts are signed.

Even more empowering for buyers, after these changes take effect, they will have the option to terminate a contract of sale at any time before settlement if the required disclosure documents are missing or contain inaccuracies.

These changes follow on from the Tenancy Law changes that have been implemented since June 2024.  Changes include:

  • Rent bidding – prohibited
  • Rent increases – only once a year on the anniversary
  • New grounds for ending a tenancy
  • Offer two ways to pay rent
  • Provide a copy of utility bills within 4 weeks of receiving the bill from the supply authority.
  • Prescribed limit on reletting costs based on the proportion of the lease remaining when the tenant or resident breaks the lease
  • Entry notice periods for most entries will be extended from 24 to 48 hours, and there will be a limit on the frequency of entries to a property at the end of a tenancy.
  • Prescribed rental application form and categories of supporting documentation to limit the information that can be requested of prospective renters.
  • The maximum bond amount of 4 weeks’ rent will apply to all rental agreements.

These updates are designed to create a fairer environment for everyone involved, and we are optimistic that they will foster more informed decisions in the Queensland property market.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, we’re here to provide expert guidance and support. Let’s navigate the property market together.

Are you considering your next move? Take a look at what we have currently available to buy or rent.  We also have several “quiet” listings – reach out to see if one may suit you.

Amanda Butler
Principal
0438 767 439
[email protected]

In our Clients words

Amanda was amazing in every way. We had updates after every open house, she gave us fantastic advice on selling our home, and helped out in lots of ways when we were away from the home on holidays, way beyond our expectations.

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6 Trochus Place, Tangalooma
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2 Trochus Place, Tangalooma
For Sale

21 Central Avenue, Sherwood
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77 Casuarina Court, South Stradbrke
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42 Rosewood Street, Bardon
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175 Lancaster Road, Ascot
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138 Bonney Avenue, Clayfield
For Sale

  • 6 bed, 5 bath, 5 car, 1,416 sqm
  • Sophisticated, meticulously appointed, resort-style entertainer
  • View by private appointment
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3/37 Orana Street, Carina
Offers over $825,000

Bonney Avenue, Clayfield

 Sparkes Avenue, Hamilton

LEASE

2/16 Norman Parade, Clayfield

4c/11 Hillside Crescent, Hamilton

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