Over the last decade, property due diligence has undergone a paradigm shift driven by the rapid maturation of deep-source intelligence and more accessible property data. Today’s
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.
In a recent episode of Property Insights, finance heavyweight Mark Bouris and veteran real estate auctioneer Tom Panos sat down for one of the more sobering conversations to hit the Australian property commentary circuit in years.
The Local Land Services: Stock Diseases and Chemical Residues Certificate is a critical biosecurity search for rural property purchases. It confirms if a property is subject to livestock disease notices, quarantine orders, or chemical residue restrictions (like pesticide contamination). For buyers in growing rural hubs, it is the only way to ensure land is safe for livestock and free from legal “adverse affectations” before settlement.
Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms mark one of the most significant regulatory shifts to impact the property sector in decades. From 1 July 2026, lawyers and conveyancers will formally step into the role of “gatekeepers” within the financial system, with new obligations designed to detect and deter financial crime.
There is a lot of noise in the AI market right now.
Every week, there seems to be a new tool, a new announcement, or a new claim that everything is about to change overnight. I work in this space every day, and even I think it can be hard to separate what is genuinely useful from what is just well-packaged hype.
As most family lawyers know, when separating parties cannot agree on the value of an asset, which is often real estate, an expert valuation is required from an independent valuer. This is not the same as an appraisal from a real estate agent. A formal valuation is far more in depth and completed by a registered valuer with specific experience in giving evidence under the Family Law Rules 2021.
