New laws now apply to sellers of Queensland Property
From 1 August 2025, new disclosure obligations will apply to all freehold property sales in Queensland, including houses, units, commercial properties, and vacant land. The scheme is designed to improve transparency and promote informed decision-making in property transactions.
Under the Property Law Act 2023, sellers must provide buyers with a Form 2 – Seller Disclosure Statement and the required prescribed certificates such as a title search, zoning details, environmental notices and a body corporate certificate (if relevant).
The buyer must receive the disclosure documents before they sign the contract. For auctions, the documents must be provided or made available before the fall of the hammer.
If the disclosure statement or prescribed certificate is missing or it is incomplete or incorrect — and it affects something important the buyer didn’t know — the buyer may be able to cancel the contract at any time before settlement. There may also be other legal remedies available depending on the information.
We’re here to help
It is now more important than ever to engage a qualified property sales professional who understands these new laws and will guide you on your options when it comes time to selling your property.
The McGrath North Lakes sales team has received training in the new laws on how best to represent our clients, and are ready to assist. Feel free to call us on (07) 3888 0098 or visit our WEBSITE
For more information
Visit the Queensland Government website: