Tag #LegalAdvice

Deeds are commonly used in property, finance, and commercial transactions because they provide certainty and strong legal enforceability. But what happens if a deed is signed by one party and sent out, while the other side never signs it?

A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision highlights how critical the act of “delivery” can be in determining whether a deed is binding.

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So you’ve signed a contract to buy a property in Queensland—but now you’re having second thoughts. Can you back out of it? In some cases, yes—but only if you act quickly.

In Queensland, most residential property contracts (excluding auctions) come with a 5 business day “cooling-off period.” This legal provision offers buyers a short window of time to reconsider their decision.

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