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25.01.2022 What if my new house isn’t clean at settlement? While it is of course common courtesy for a seller to leave a Property in a clean state when they vacate, the Standard Terms of the REIQ Contract don’t contain any specific requirement for a clean to be undertaken The buyer cannot hold up settlement or claim compensation from a seller if the property hasn’t been cleaned, but they may have some recourse for compensation if the property has been damaged by the se...ller or if belongings/rubbish haven’t been removed If you are buying, and a full bond clean before settlement is important to you, you may be able to negotiate a special condition to be included before you sign a contract Contact us for an example or to review a contract for you before you sign!

25.01.2022 FIRST HOME BUYER ALERT! Announced at the Federal Budget on 06/10/2020, 10,000 additional first home buyers nationwide will be able to buy with as little as 5% deposit.

25.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Maddi was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process.I will be using Empire Legal again and highly recommend them."

25.01.2022 Some fantastic feedback for Team Graddi! Thanks Ganapathi for taking the time to leave us a Google review!

25.01.2022 Such a lovely client email received by the awesome Allana this morning!! Wishing Allana lots of luck and good vibes this week too as she heads in to the last uni exams EVER for her law degree!!! You got this!!

24.01.2022 Home Builder Grant There are exactly 11 weeks left until 31 December 2020. This is the hard deadline to sign a Build Contract in accordance with the Grant’s guidelines. More information on the QLD Government website!

24.01.2022 Happy Birthday to one of our Directors, Abi Wright! We hope you had a good day!!!

24.01.2022 Another Friday closer to Christmas! A reminder that all of the days between Christmas and 3 January are excluded as business days under the REIQ Contract. Any conditions or settlements that fall within this time will roll over to 4 January 2021

24.01.2022 4PM The REIQ Contract states that the parties have until 4pm on the settlement date to successfully settle Although settlements do go through on time more often than not on occasion there may be an issue that needs to be fixed (eg, with a paper settlement the lender may have drawn a cheque incorrectly or with a PEXA settlement one party may not have signed off in time) and the time may be pushed back As long as everyone is ready willing and able to settle by the time it hits 4pm they will have complied with their contractual settlement obligations

24.01.2022 Additional Foreign Acquirer DutyAFAD was introduced to ensure foreign acquirers of residential property who benefit from government services and infrastructure also contribute to their delivery, the same as local buyers Foreign purchasers must pay an additional 7% of the purchase price, ON TOP of the usual duty payable, to the Office of State Revenue You’re off the hook if you are an Australian Citizen, hold a permanent visa, or are a New Zealand citizen who holds a current Special Category Visa (swipe for details )

23.01.2022 "Amazing staff, very helpful and knowledgeable. Fast and very efficient service. I would highly recommend Empire Legal to my friends and family". ~Jacob #happycustomer

23.01.2022 ESTATE PLANNING Studies have shown that over 52% of Australian adults don’t have a valid will If this is you and/or you’d like to discuss estate planning (eg a Power of Attorney or Advance Health Directive) we can assist! Email [email protected] Or Phone (07) 3088 7675

22.01.2022 Thanks for the lovely review of Nic, Emma!! And congrats on your purchase

22.01.2022 Introduction to the Quickfire Series #EmpireLegal

22.01.2022 Treasury had announced an extension for the HomeBuilder Grant, to 31/03/2020!! Save $15,000 - $25,000.00 off a new build or substantial renovation! See full details on the treasury.gov.au website.

22.01.2022 Our office will be closed tomorrow for the public holiday Enjoy the long weekend!

22.01.2022 EMPIRE TURNS 3

21.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Amazing service by Jake. Would definitely recommend Empire Legal. We were recommended to use them by the Real Estate Agent selling our property, and weren’t disappointed. We also used them to settle our business, at really short notice. We were always kept informed of what was happening and we were able to ask as many questions as we needed without any hidden fees etc. Thanks Jake for all you did for us. Michelle and Kevin."

21.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Easy to deal with, took care of everything, quick answers to questions. Great value for money."

20.01.2022 BUILDING AND PEST If the contract is subject to satisfactory building and pest inspection reports on the property a buyer must take all reasonable steps to obtain the reports although they may elect to only obtain one of the reports They MUST use licensed inspectors for the reports and the reports must be in writing, otherwise will not be able to terminate the contract on the grounds that they are not satisfied with the building or pest inspection

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20.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "I highly recommend George and the team at Empire Legal. They are the only firm that I recommend for property and conveyancing matters. I have no hesitation in continuing to refer people to see George and team to in the future. 5 stars well deserved!"

19.01.2022 Appreciate the kind words Andrea!! It was our pleasure! From George and the team!

19.01.2022 FREE Pre-Contract advice is just one of the things we do to make sure your experience is 10/10

19.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Maddi was fantastic. Couldn’t fault her service. She was efficient and kept me constantly updated. I knew I was in safe and capable hands. Thanks so much Maddi."

18.01.2022 5 x for Jake! What great feedback - and we’re honoured to be your first google review! Thanks!

17.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Happy to recommend George and his team at Empire Legal. Good responses to emails and all went smoothly for our settlement. Also reasonably priced."

16.01.2022 TRANSFER DUTY ON VACANT LAND The only concession available on the purchase of vacant land in Queensland is for first home buyers. If you are eligible, no transfer duty is payable for purchases of first home vacant land up to $250,000 in value. The concession progressively reduces as the value increases up to $400,000. There is no concession where the value of the vacant land is $400,000 or greater and transfer duty is then payable at ordinary rates. Contact us for further details !

16.01.2022 EKKA Although we don’t get to enjoy the Ekka this year, the public holiday has been moved (for select councils including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan) to Friday 14th August. If the Place for Settlement on your contract has a public holiday on this day, any conditions or settlements that fall due will roll over to 17 August! DID YOU KNOWsince its opening, the Ekka has only been cancelled three times... once in 1919 throughout the time of the Spanish flu pandemic, where the grounds were employed as temporary hospital wards for the sick, then in 1942, due to World War II, and lastly in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

16.01.2022 Buying a house for Christmas? With a standard 30 Day Settlement, your contract will need to be signed by ALL parties by Tuesday 24 November (this time next week!) The last business day for settlements this year is Thursday 24 December. After this, any critical dates that fall due between Christmas Day and 3 January will roll over to Monday 4 January 2021

15.01.2022 Say hi to Nilu! Nilu is in her final year of law school, and loves her Mocha. She is the newest addition to team Empire!

15.01.2022 BRISBANE Compared to 12 months ago, property prices are up 4.4% (courtesy of Corelogic).

14.01.2022 Thank you Denise!

14.01.2022 The phrase time is of the essence comes up often in legal matters, and applies to property Contracts in Queensland Essentially, time is of the essence is a contractual term that requires timely completion of a task, failing which there are consequences. If timely completion of the task does not occur, then the other party to the contract will have rights against the defaulting party. For example if a Buyer fails to satisfy a Finance or Building and Pest clause by 5pm on the due date, the Seller may elect to terminate

14.01.2022 Congrats to Greta on being officially lawyered today!

14.01.2022 Vacant Possession The Seller is obliged to give vacant possession of the Property at Settlement, which means the Buyer is able to physically and legally occupy the Property after settlement (except where they agree otherwise, such as buying property subject to tenancy) If you require Vacant Possession at settlement you should ensure the Tenancy section in the contract does not include any details for a tenancy, even if the fixed term expires before settlement ... It’s important to obtain advice before you sign a contract, and we’re happy to help! Get in touch

13.01.2022 Happy International Dog Day to all our furry pup pals! International Dog Day was created in 2004 and is observed on August 26 every year for drawing attention to the plight of canines around the world and encouraging adoption

13.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "We used Abi for the sale of my mother's house. The experience was painless. Communication was professional and timely. We always knew what was expected of us and the timeframes necessary. Would definitely recommend."

13.01.2022 JOINT TENANTS TENANTS IN COMMON If two or more people acquire a property together, it can be either as tenants in common or as joint tenants. Joint Tenants own a whole share, equally together. Tenants in Common can specify the shares in which they hold the property (can be equal or unequal). If a tenant in common dies, their interest in the property is an asset of their deceased estate. This means it can be transferred only to a beneficiary of the estate or be sold (or... otherwise dealt with) by the legal personal representative of the estate. If a joint tenant dies, their interest in the property passes to the surviving joint tenant or tenants. It's not an asset of the deceased estate. Want to chat about tenancy options, or perhaps estate planning? Get in touch!

11.01.2022 Brisbane house prices to jump 9.5pc in 2021 according to ANZ (Source: Courier Mail)

11.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Jake helped us through the purchasing of our first home and was exceptionally professional, attentive and just all round amazing solicitor. This is my first ever google review (that I can recall) and I just had to do one after the great service Jake provided to us. I would recommend him and his firm to anyone looking for a solicitor/conveyancer. Thank you very much Jake.M & E Baker"

11.01.2022 Did you know people are happier and work harder when there are dogs in the office? Meet Vinny & Arnold

10.01.2022 Thank you Ciaran!! We very much appreciate the kind words and referrals!!

10.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Maddi at empire legal was great throughout our whole experience. She couldn’t of been more helpful! Any stress we had throughout the process maddi made it a walk in the park. She is very responsive and attentive to any questions we had and explained everything to the point. I highly recommend. Thanks maddi once again for your services."

09.01.2022 BUYING A UNIT? Here’s a few hot tips!

09.01.2022 We love receiving emails like this! Thanks so much for the kind words and congrats on your sale and purchase Glenn and Megan !!! All the best, from Nicole & the Empire Team

08.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU right back to our lovely clients Caroline and Ray It was such a pleasure working with you, and we hope you enjoy your new country retreat!!

08.01.2022 FLOOD The standard terms of an REIQ Contract do not contain any rights for a buyer to terminate if searches reveal the property may be at risk of flooding! The good news is that many councils have a resource on their website to obtain FREE property flood information, with immediate reports provided We recommend you jump online and obtain this report before you sign the contract if potential for flooding is a concern for you

07.01.2022 Thank Willliam for the great review! - Maddi & team.

07.01.2022 Meet Samantha!! Sam has joined the Empire family and is Jake’s PA / Conveyancing Assistant When she’s not in the office... are a few of her favourite things! Welcome to the crew Sam, we’re excited to have you on board!

06.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Professional and friendly service. Would use Empire Legal again without a doubt!"

06.01.2022 WOULD YOU RATHER? Beach views or City views?

06.01.2022 Rooftop chat with Peter Dracakis from @dracakisadvisory regarding COVID-19 commercial leasing! View the full chat via our collabs IG highlight reel.

05.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day! Now, anyone got a good dad joke??

05.01.2022 Coming to our office ? You can find us at 9/83 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill. #conveyancinglife #realestate #homebuyertips #sold #econveyancing #settlementagentlife #empirelegal #brisbanerealestate #brisbane #brisbaneanyday #brisbanehomes #brisbanelife #bne #qldhomes #brisbanehome #brisbanecity #queenslandhomes #brisbaneliving #property #realestate #brisbanestyle #lovebrisbane #thisisbrisbane

05.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Empire Legal made the entire house buying process easy to understand and very professional. They were up front about costs and had no hidden fees. Nicole was especially very helpful and we are glad we had the help she provided throughout the purchase!"

05.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our very own Sam!!!

04.01.2022 A regulated swimming pool is any excavation or structure capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more including a pool, spa or wading pool, but generally does not include a fish pond (or similar ornamental water feature), dam, water tank, watercourse, spa bath in a bathroom (unless continually filled with 300mm or more of water) or birthing pool.

04.01.2022 Did you knowIn QLD, an expired passport is classified as acceptable proof of identity, providing it has not been cancelled, and was current within the preceding two years!

04.01.2022 Thank you Kathy

03.01.2022 Nicole Currie is a Senior Conveyancer, who is now full time with us here at Empire Legal. . Say hi to Nic!

02.01.2022 Thank you so much Michel for the feedback! We are so proud of our team and their commitment to ensuring all of our clients have a stress-free experience

02.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "So happy we used Empire Legal and Abi in particular to buy our first home. She made the stressful process much easier to understand and work through. Abi was always on top of everything and responded to my millions of questions so quickly. I could not have asked for a better solicitor and will always recommend!"

01.01.2022 New 5.0-star Review: "Empire Legal did an outstanding job in the sale of my property. Excellent knowledge, friendly and efficient. Abi was so helpful with all my questions and made everything easy and responded to all my emails instantly. I highly recommend going through Empire Legal."

01.01.2022 Welcome to the fam Natalie Zunker! Nat has years of legal experience, and works alongside Jake, dealing mainly in the residential & commercial conveyancing space!