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I just completed an OTP purchase in Brisbane, QLD. I followed the recommendation of some forumrites to use Tunns Lawyer which is now AP Hodgson's & Associates. At first I was not very happy with their service because the paralegal was not very responsive with email. Then later on, my...

Hi there, I employed the service of a solicitor based on recommendations of the forum. Unforunately the solicitor / or the clerk seems quite irresponsive. I have signed the sale contract but haven't paid the deposit. Now I am about to make the 10% deposit but the solicitor still hasn't...

My mom has signed an one-year rental agreement which will expire next June. However, she found a perm place to move into around Oct/Nov so I'd like to get out of the rental contract. Here is what I have in mind. Can we offer the landlord to show the apartment from Oct/Nov onwards and if...

Hi there, does anyone have a good recommendation for flooding and fire insurance in the Brisbane metro area? Thanks a bunch!

Hi there, I am buying a first-hand property from the developer directly in Brisbane. I'd like to have a lawyer represent me in dealing with the contract, it should be a fairly straight-forward process. Do I need a surveyor or valuation? I am paying all in cash. Is there any pitfall I should...

Hi there, Is there an official defnition somewhere of what comprise the Greater Brisbane? Thanks!

Hi there, my understanding is, in australia, the buyer is not responsible for paying for realty agent commissions, the burden is on the seller. Here are some follow-up questions: 1) Is it better to bring in a buying agent myself? Since I don't like the situation in which an agent can act...

I have recently seen several properties originally listed for a certain price, and then relisted to be auctioned. Under what circumstances will a seller list his property for a certain price tag? What is his motivation to auction it later on? Thanks.