Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Laws: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers from 1st August 2025
From 1st August 2025, Queensland will see a major shift in how property sales are handled, with the introduction of mandatory sellers disclosure requirements under the new Property Law Act 2023. This change brings Queensland in line with other Australian states, aiming to create greater transparency and consistency for property buyers.
So what does it all mean—and more importantly, how does it impact you whether you are buying or selling property in Queensland?
What Is the New Seller Disclosure Regime?
Under the new laws, sellers must provide a disclosure statement to potential buyers before the buyer signs the contract. This disclosure must be in a prescribed form and must include certain certificates and information about the property, such as:
Title search (including easements or encumbrances)
Registered survey plans
Contaminated land register entries (if applicable)
Details of any unapproved structures or notices issued by council
Body corporate information (for units/townhouses)
Any existing leases, zoning information, or proposal plans impacting the property
The intention is to ensure that buyers are fully informed before committing to a purchase, ultimately reducing the risk of disputes or contract terminations due to surprise findings later in the process.
How It Impacts Sellers
For sellers, this means getting organised early. These disclosures are no longer optional or negotiable—they are now legally required.
Failure to provide a compliant disclosure statement can allow a buyer to terminate the contract, even right up until settlement. This increases the risk of deals falling over at the last minute if the proper process is not followed.
Sellers will need to work closely with their solicitor or conveyancer to prepare the required documents before listing or as soon as the property goes to market. If you are working with a real estate agent, they also need to understand these requirements to avoid presenting or negotiating contracts that are not compliant.
How It Impacts Buyers
For buyers, this is a welcome change. It gives greater confidence that you are purchasing with full knowledge of any material matters affecting the property.
However, it is still essential to understand that disclosure does not equal due diligence. As buyers agents, we will continue to undertake in-depth reviews of council records, flood overlays, infrastructure overlays, building approvals, and more. Not everything that matters will appear on a disclosure statement.
Our job is to dig deeper—beyond what the seller tells you—so that you fully understand the risks, obligations, and future considerations associated with a property. We also liaise with your conveyancer to ensure the documentation is reviewed thoroughly, and that you remain protected throughout the contract process.
What We Will Do as Buyers Agents
At Precision Property Buyers Agency, we will:
Request and review the seller’s disclosure statement before contract signing
Cross-check disclosures against our own due diligence findings
Identify red flags or omissions that may impact your buying decision
Liaise with your legal representative to ensure contract conditions are compliant and protect your interests
Continue to advise on matters that fall outside disclosure, such as proposed developments nearby, zoning implications, flood or bushfire risks, infrastructure overlays, and more
We take nothing at face value. Our role is to act in your best interest—and this legislation simply adds another layer we now factor into every transaction.
What Your Conveyancer Will Do
Your conveyancer will:
Review the disclosure statement for legal compliance
Ensure it has been issued prior to contract signing
Advise if any errors, omissions or issues give you rights to terminate
Help you understand what the disclosures mean in the context of the contract and your obligations as a buyer
Having a sharp legal team who is across the new requirements is now more important than ever.
Final Thoughts
While the seller disclosure changes add formality and structure to the buying process, they do not replace the need for professional representation.
Whether you are buying a residential home or an investment property, the stakes are too high to go it alone. This is exactly why we are here—to protect your interests, assess risk, and help you buy with confidence.
If you are considering buying or selling property in Queensland from 1st August onwards and want to understand how the changes affect you, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.
