New Rules Start on 6 December 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know
If you own a manufactured home, are thinking about buying one, or you operate a residential park, important new laws are coming to Queensland on 6 December 2025.
These changes update the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld) and are designed to:
- give homeowners stronger protection;
- make fees and rent increases more predictable;
- make contracts clearer and easier to understand; and
- improve transparency between residents and park owners
All information below is based on the official updates published by the Queensland Government.
1. Sale Agreements Must Be Clearer and More Detailed
When a manufactured home is sold inside a park, the seller must now give the buyer much more information upfront—including details about the home, the park, all fees, and the buyer’s rights.
Why this helps you:
You will know exactly what you’re buying before you sign anything. No surprises later.
2. Buyers Will Sign a New Site Agreement (Not Take Over the Old One)
Under the new laws, most buyers will no longer assume the previous homeowner’s site agreement when purchasing a manufactured home in a residential park.
Instead, buyers will enter into a new Site Agreement directly with the park operator.
Importantly, the core benefits included in the site rent — such as utilities, services and access to shared facilities — must remain the same as what the previous homeowner received, unless both parties agree to specific changes.
Official updated “Form 2 – Site Agreement” (effective 6 December 2025):
https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/87493/form-2-site-agreement-updated.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Why this helps you:
No hidden changes or unexpected new rules when you move in.
3. A 21-Day Disclosure Period — Or 7 Days With Legal Advice
Before signing a site agreement, the park must give the buyer several important documents, and the buyer gets:
- 21 days to review everything, Or，
- 7 days if they choose to get independent legal advice.
Why this helps you:
You get enough time to think, compare parks, and get proper advice.
4. Site Rent Increases Will Be Capped
This is one of the biggest changes.
From December 2025, site rent increases will be capped at:
CPI or 3.5% — whichever is higher
And market-rent reviews will no longer be allowed.
Why this helps you:
Your annual rent increase becomes predictable and much fairer.
5. You Must Be Given Several Ways to Pay — Including One Fee-Free Option
Parks must offer at least three payment methods, and one must be fee-free.
For example:
- bank transfer
- direct debit
- BPAY
- cheque or cash (if accepted)
Why this helps you:
You won’t be forced into paying credit-card surcharges or extra admin fees.
6. What These Changes Mean for You
If You’re a Home Buyer
You get clearer information, stronger protection, better contracts, and fairer fees.
If You’re a Current Home Owner
Your rent increases will be more predictable, and you will benefit from better transparency in park operations.
If You’re a Park Owner/Manager
You’ll need to update your contracts, documents and processes to follow the new rules — especially site agreements and disclosure documents.
7. Need Help Understanding the New Rules?
At W & G Lawyers, our commercial property team advises both residents and park owners on:
- buying or selling manufactured homes
- preparing compliant sale and site agreements
- disclosure requirements
- rent increase rules
- disputes between residents and park operators
If you want to know how the December 2025 changes affect you, contact us — we’re here to help.
8. Visit or Contact Us
📍 68 Bryants Road, Shailer Park QLD 4128
📞 (07) 2810 5666
🌐 www.wglawyers.com.au
✉ info@wglawyers.com.au
9. Resources
1. Queensland Government – Manufactured Homes Legislation Updates
https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/news-publications/legislation/manufactured-homes
2. Manufactured Homes Amendment Regulation 2025
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx?id=5825T1213
3. Form 2 – Site Agreement (Updated 2025), Queensland Housing
https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/87493/form-2-site-agreement-updated.pdf
4. Explanatory Material Tabled in the Queensland Parliament (2025)
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/docs/find.aspx?id=5825T1213
Disclaimer
This article contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
You should obtain independent legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances before taking any action.