Category Estate Planning

Queensland has extended key incentives for first home buyers, making it easier to enter the property market. Eligible buyers of new homes can now receive a $30,000 First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) for contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2026.

From 1 May 2025, qualifying buyers of new homes or vacant residential land to build their first residence may also enjoy a full transfer duty (stamp duty) exemption — with no price cap.

Both benefits have different rules but can work together to reduce upfront costs. Here’s a clear summary of what they mean and how you can prepare.

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Lessons from the Estate of Raveica Negrean

At W & G Lawyers, we regularly assist clients with disputes arising from informally prepared or poorly worded wills. A recent decision involving the estate of Raveica Negrean provides an instructive example of how courts determine whether a clause in a will is legally binding or merely expresses a non-enforceable wish.

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When purchasing property in Australia with another person – whether with a spouse, family member, or business partner – you must choose how the ownership is to be recorded. The two most common co-ownership structures are Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common.

These structures can different significantly in their legal implications. Choosing the right form of ownership is critical for effective estate planning, asset protection, and future dispute resolution.

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