If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you might have heard about some major shifts in Australia’s legal landscape. On 1 July 2026, new federal Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws officially took effect. While that sounds like something out of a high-stakes financial thriller, these “Tranche 2” reforms hit much […]
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Buying a property is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make. Yet many Queensland buyers are surprised to learn that they can become responsible for the property long before settlement takes place. In Queensland, under most standard residential contracts, the property is at the buyer’s risk from 5:00pm on the first
Most buyers and sellers in Queensland know there’s a five business day “cooling-off” period when entering into a standard residential contract. During this time, the buyer can change their mind and terminate the contract – but not without a cost. The REIQ contract typically states that if the buyer terminates during the cooling-off period, the
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Exciting changes are on the horizon for homebuyers and property owners in Queensland. From December 2024 a series of new rules and concessions have come into effect, aimed at making it easier and more affordable for first home buyers to enter the property market. Here’s a guide to what’s changing and what it means for
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Significant changes to Queensland’s property law are set to take effect on 1 August 2025, with the introduction of the Property Law Act 2023 which will replace the Property Law Act 1974 modernising legislation in line with current legal practices. A key feature of this legislation is the establishment of a mandatory seller disclosure
If you’re selling property in Australia, it’s important to remember: every single sale now requires an ATO Clearance Certificate. Prior to 1 January 2025, these certificates were only a concern for property sales of $750,000 or more. However, the threshold has since changed, and all property sales—regardless of the sale price—must have a clearance certificate
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Conveyancing searches are an important part of any property purchase process in Queensland. These searches provide buyers with valuable information about the property they are contracted to purchase, including any potential risks or issues that may affect the property’s value or their ability to use it in the way they intend. As a buyer, not
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The Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax applies to foreign residents selling or disposing of Australian real estate property. It ensures the Australian government collects tax on any capital gains from these transactions. Significant changes are on the horizon for the Capital Gains Withholding tax regime in Australia, set to take effect from 1
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Having a solicitor or skilled conveyancer look over your sale and purchase contract before you sign can save you time, stress and money and legal issues! We encourage all our clients to provide us the contract prior to signing for the following reasons: In summary, having Lynch Law review your sale and purchase contract for
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The newly enacted Land Title Regulation 2022 has mandated that from 20 February 2023, land transactions are to be lodged via e-conveyancing. E-conveyancing is the process of electronically transferring ownership of property. It allows for digitally prepared documents, direct funds transfers and electronic lodgement. Under the Regulation, required instruments such as transfers, mortgages, caveats, priority
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Michelle started in the legal industry in 1995 having worked in New Zealand and London. During this time, she completed her New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive studies along with accounting papers.
Joining Lynch Law in 2017, Michelle now manages the firm’s accounts, trust accounting and ensures everything else runs smoothly behind the scenes. Her attention to detail and friendly approach make her an invaluable part of the team.
Greta joined the firm in 2017 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland shortly after.
Greta is able to provide tailored advice and assistance to clients’ needs. Greta has extensive experience in estate disputes, together with a broad knowledge in the areas of commercial and business transactions.
Greta provides exceptional service to her clients and strives to deliver the desired results in a timely manner.