Statewide Conveyancing

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE SPARE TITLES ON YOUR FARM? | Mackay Regional Council’s Tradeable Development Rights Policy provides an opportunity for owners of agricultural land to amalgamate their titles, whilst receiving a financial benefit from this by selling their extra ‘Title Right’ to other eligible landholders. Misty Di-Filippo, Commercial and Rural Property Lawyer explains what landowners must do in order to be eligible for this policy, and what steps they need to take to transfer the title right to another landowner. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCEjsCHf

KNOW THE RISKS WHEN BUYING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT | Buying machinery and equipment can mean a huge investment for a business. But, did you know that if you buy machinery or equipment from someone, they may not have the right to sell it? Just like a bank takes a mortgage over land and has the right to sell it at any time if there is a default; banks and other parties, such as equipment financiers or suppliers, can take a Registered Security Interest over personal property, and can repossess or sell it too. Misty Di-Filippo, Commercial Lawyer explains exactly what the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR) is, and what steps you need to take before you make your next purchase - https://shorturl.at/mHsXr

NEWSFLASH: REIQ HOUSE & LAND AND CTS CONTRACT HAVE BEEN UPDATED | Whilst any contracts prepared on previous versions are still binding, it is always recommended to use the most recent updated contract to take advantage of the new terms: 📝The House & Land Contract is now 19th Edition; and 📝The CTS Contract is 15th Edition. The changes to the contracts have been minimal and have been amended to reflect changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. That legislation was updated on 6 June to state that rent amounts cannot be increased for a residential property for 12 months, even if there is a new lease in place. For example... Read more here: https://lnkd.in/geEYCTAV

IMPORTANT CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS | In a bid to help Queenslanders buy their first home, important changes were announced yesterday by the Queensland Premier, Steven Miles, to the Stamp Duty regime.   Currently, first home buyers are able to purchase a home (to live in, not an investment), up to a value of $500,000 without paying stamp duty. The Premier announced this will be increased to $700,000 in the future. For vacant land this will increase from $250,000 to $350,000.     This is purely a ministerial announcement at this stage and there is no set date for implementation. However we anticipate this will likely occur after the Queensland Budget receives approval.   We will keep you updated as information comes to hand.   For more information, read the Queensland Government media statement here: https://lnkd.in/gMkCYWQn #stampduty #firsthomebuyers #conveyancing

FENCING DISPUTES – WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? | Following part 1 of our ‘Know Your Boundaries’ series, you will now know how to work out exactly where your property boundaries are. But what happens when your neighbour wants to erect a fence along that boundary? Misty Di-Filippo, commercial lawyer and rural law expert, dissects what you (or your neighbour) can and can’t do when it comes to erecting a fence between properties. Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/SiHiI

WELCOME BACK | We’re thrilled to announce that Misty Di-Filippo has returned from snowy Canada and is now back in the office working full time in Mackay.   Misty joined the Statewide Conveyancing team in 2023 while working remotely from Canada on a part-time basis assisting our clients with their commercial property and business transactions. Although Misty has been living overseas in recent times, she has deep local connections from living and working in Mackay as a Commercial Property Lawyer for the past 18 years.   Misty’s wealth of knowledge and experience in commercial property law makes her a valuable addition to our growing Statewide Legal Practice. Misty has stepped into her new role as a Senior Associate and is looking forward to continuing to provide clients with tailored advice on their commercial and business ventures across Queensland. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Misty yet, she is not only knowledgeable, but very friendly and approachable, which clients love.   Misty’s main practice areas are rural conveyancing of cane farms and cattle properties, commercial property and business conveyancing, preparing and advising on commercial leases, retail shop leases, franchise advice and all other general commercial matters.   With a passion for providing practical solutions for her clients, Misty values her clients’ wishes and always works hard to ensure their goals are achieved.   Welcome home Misty, it’s great to have you back in Mackay again.

BACK TO SCHOOL! | Last week Katrina Peters, Director and Family Lawyer, took some time out from her busy schedule to head ‘back to school’ to chat to the next generation of legal eagles. She spoke to the Legal Studies students at Mirani State High School about the study and career options for lawyers in Mackay, as well as what life is like working in the legal industry. It was wonderful to see so many keen and dedicated students and we look forward to seeing their progress in the coming years. At Statewide, we regularly welcome both high school and university students to complete work experience with us, giving them exposure to life in a busy legal practice while they study. Many go on to work with us (full or part time) during, and upon completion of their studies, in our popular ‘Graduate Program’. For more information about opportunities at Statewide, please email us at mackay@swc.net.au #nextgeneration #legaleagles #workexperience

KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES | Land is typically the most valuable asset we own. But how do you know where your land ends and your neighbour’s land begins?   In Queensland, property boundaries are defined by survey marks that can be found at the boundary corners. Often these survey marks are white pegs in the ground. The peg often has a reference mark, such as an iron pin buried nearby or a nail to help re-establish the corner in the future.   Only Registered Cadastral Surveyors with the Surveyors Board of Queensland can confirm…   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMkb2sBM

Wishing our amazing team and all the wonderful women that we work with, a day filled with recognition, praise, and fulfilment for the incredible professionals that you are. Happy International Women’s Day!

WHO DO YOU NEED – A CONVEYANCER OR A SOLICITOR? 🤷 When buying or selling a property, a common question we hear is ‘do I need a conveyancer, or a solicitor?’. We believe you need both! 🔸 WHY A CONVEYANCER? Our highly trained conveyancers are dedicated paralegals working exclusively in conveyancing. With extensive experience, some have been part of our team for well over a decade, handling property transactions day in and day out. This ensures efficient service and helps keep costs reasonable, sparing you from hidden expenses. 🔸 WHY A SOLICITOR? Our large team of experienced conveyancers are supervised by, and work closely with, qualified property law solicitors, ensuring that any potentially difficult situations are proactively managed, and you receive great support and advice at every step. You really do get the best of both worlds at Statewide Conveyancing! #PropertyTransactions #ConveyancingVsSolicitor #StatewideConveyancing #RealEstateExperts