Edition 105 - Navigating a property market in transition

Australia’s property market is under pressure from multiple directions at once and for legal practitioners, the pace of change is only accelerating. Back-to-back RBA rate hikes have pushed affordability to historic lows, splitting the market between asset-rich households and a growing cohort of heavily leveraged buyers on the edge of mortgage stress. Layered on top, technology is reshaping due diligence and sweeping regulatory reform is redefining the role of the practitioner entirely. The question for this edition isn’t just what’s changing, it’s whether your practice is ready for it.

From Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast: What Queensland’s two-speed property market means for legal practice

Queensland’s property market is telling two very different stories at once and for lawyers and conveyancers, understanding both is becoming critical. The latest insights from InfoTrack’s Property Market Update highlight a clear divide: high-volume activity in affordable corridors like Moreton Bay Region, and sustained demand at the premium end in lifestyle destinations like the Gold Coast. Few practitioners have a front-row seat to both ends of this market like Jacob Fernance, Legal Practitioner Director at That Law Firm. Having recently relocated his practice from Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast, his experience provides a practical lens on how these market dynamics are playing out in real transactions.

Borrowed time: Why Australia's property market is at a crossroads

Australia’s property market is facing a perfect storm in 2026, with back-to-back RBA rate hikes pushing the cash rate to 4.10%, affordability at historic lows, and a growing divide between asset-rich households and heavily leveraged borrowers on the brink of mortgage stress.

Closing the disclosure gap: How intelligent data is driving change for modern due diligence

As integrated platforms and AI-driven insights reshape workflows, legal professionals are shifting from administrators to strategic advisors, delivering more proactive, high-value guidance in an increasingly complex property market.

Tranche 2 AML/CTF and the property market: What it means for legal practitioners

For years, the Australian property market has been identified as highly vulnerable to money laundering. The combination of high-value transactions, opaque ownership structures and historically limited oversight has made real estate an attractive channel for illicit funds.

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Edition 105 - Navigating a property market in transition

From Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast: What Queensland’s two-speed property market means for legal practice

Borrowed time: Why Australia's property market is at a crossroads

Closing the disclosure gap: How intelligent data is driving change for modern due diligence

Tranche 2 AML/CTF and the property market: What it means for legal practitioners

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Edition 105 - Navigating a property market in transition

From Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast: What Queensland’s two-speed property market means for legal practice

Borrowed time: Why Australia's property market is at a crossroads

Closing the disclosure gap: How intelligent data is driving change for modern due diligence

Tranche 2 AML/CTF and the property market: What it means for legal practitioners

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