From 1 August 2025, Queensland’s new property disclosure laws will be Australia’s strictest, and these changes will affect every buyer and seller across the state, no matter where you live or what type of property you’re dealing with.
This isn’t just a minor update it fundamentally changes the way property sales work in Queensland. Sellers must now provide a comprehensive set of legal documents before any contract is signed, making the old “buyer beware” approach a thing of the past.
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, you need to understand these changes because:
- Contracts can’t proceed without full, accurate disclosures upfront
- Buyers gain more transparency but still need to do their own checks
- Errors or missing documents can lead to contract cancellations, costly delays, or lost deposits
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned seller, or somewhere in between, this new law will impact your property transaction.
For those wanting a detailed legal perspective on the wider implications including how this affects real estate agents and the conveyancing process you can read our comprehensive guide here:
Queensland’s New Property Disclosure Laws: A Game-Changer for Real Estate Agents
What’s Changing?
Under the Property Law Act 2023, sellers will need to provide a full disclosure package to buyers before signing a contract. This replaces the old “buyer beware” system and aims to make property transactions more transparent, fair, and secure.
Applies to:
All residential property sales in Queensland from 1 August 2025, regardless of when the property was listed.
Doesn’t apply to:
Some very limited property types (get legal advice if unsure).
What Sellers Must Provide
Sellers will be required to prepare and give buyers:
1 – Form 2 – Seller Disclosure Statement
This document includes:
- Title details and lot/plan info
- Easements, leases, or encumbrances
- Land zoning and planning details
- Pool safety and building approvals
- Rates and services
- Body corporate information (if applicable)
2 – The other documents you’ll need
These must be current at the time they’re given and include:
- Title search
- Zoning/planning certificate
- Environmental or heritage notices
- Any other relevant certificates required by law
These documents must be ready before the buyer signs. Miss this deadline and the contract could be invalid.
What Buyers Need to Know
This reform helps buyers access key legal information earlier in the process. However, it doesn’t replace all due diligence.
The disclosure documents won’t tell you about:
- Flooding or natural hazards
- Structural issues or termite damage
- Unapproved renovations
- Asbestos presence
- Neighbourhood disputes
Still do your own checks. A property lawyer can help you ask the right questions and order additional searches if needed.
DIY conveyancing kits carry extra risk under the new rules — see the real cost of DIY conveyancing in Queensland before deciding to go it alone.
If a deal does go wrong after signing, our guide to what happens when your property deal goes wrong covers missed settlements, deposit disputes, and your options.
Why You Need a Solicitor Sooner
Under the new rules, legal advice becomes essential right at the start—not just at the end.
At Bennett Carroll Solicitors, we’re already helping Queenslanders navigate this change. Whether you’re buying or selling, we’ll help you:
- Get your disclosure documents 100% right
- Avoid legal delays and contract cancellations
- Understand the fine print before you sign
- Complete the whole process electronically or in person
Whether you’re buying, selling, or transferring property, we handle Form 2 preparation and the whole conveyancing process, fully electronically if that suits you, or in person at our Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast offices. We’ve been doing this since 1974, so we’ve seen most of what can go wrong and how to avoid it. Request a conveyancing quote
What These Laws Mean for You – From August 2025 Onwards
Buyers:
- Ask for your disclosure documents before signing
- Don’t rely solely on Form 2 — get legal advice and do extra checks
Sellers:
- Start preparing now
- Form 2 and all certificates must be accurate and complete
- Mistakes or missing documents = buyer walkaways
Need help preparing your property for sale? Contact us now to get ahead of the curve.
Why Choose Bennett Carroll Solicitors?
We’re one of Queensland’s most trusted property law teams, with offices in Brisbane (Stafford, Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane City), Sunshine Coast (Kawana/Birtinya), Gold Coast (Mermaid Beach), Ipswich
🔹 Queensland-wide service
🔹 All matters can be handled remotely
🔹 Fast, fixed-fee conveyancing
🔹 Local knowledge and real experience
Let’s Get You Ready
Whether you’re buying, selling, or transferring property, we handle Form 2 preparation and your whole conveyancing matter, including settlement through PEXA, Australia’s secure electronic settlement platform. Do it all electronically if that suits you, or in person at our Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast offices. We’ve been doing this since 1974, so we’ve seen most of what can go wrong and how to avoid it.
Not ready for a full quote, just have a question about how the new disclosure laws affect you?
Send us a quick message and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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