Legal advice in regard to real estate contract law Drafting and reviewing contracts Sustainability Declarations, Disclosure and Warning Statements Auction Contracts and purchases off-the-plan Cost appraisal including stamp duty, and disbursements such as search and registration fees Tax considerations and asset protection including capital gains tax, and sales or purchases by companies, self managed superannuation funds, family and discretionary trusts and deceased estates Property tenancy including joint tenants and tenants in common Vendor’s Statement, general conditions, and special conditions The cooling off period and deposits Commercial property including leases Retirement Village purchases, leases and service contracts Dispute resolution and litigation Building contracts, owner builder issues and the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 Liaison with financial institutions in regard to deposit bonds, loans, mortgages and discharges of mortgages Execution of contracts and settlement Adjustments to the purchase price in regard to rates and allowances Advice for first home buyers including the First Home Owner Grant Preparing and registering Powers of Attorney Advice in regard to easements and covenants on title searches