Buying and selling property

From 1 August 2025, important changes to property transactions started in Queensland under the Property Law Act 2023. The scheme requires that sellers give buyers key information about a property before a contract of sale is signed. The buyer may be able to terminate the contract if the seller does not comply with the scheme.

Steps to comply with the scheme, and the official Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) is available on the Queensland Government website - www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/buying-and-selling-a-property/seller-disclosure-scheme

To help property owners, solicitors and real estate agents complete the form, the list below outlines which agencies are responsible for different information required.  

Part 1 – Lot and Plan Details

• Where to find it: On your Fraser Coast Regional Council Rate Notice

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Part 2 – Title Search and Survey Plan

• Contact: Titles Queensland Call: 07 3497 3479

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Part 3 – Land use, Planning and Environment

• Zoning: View zoning information via Council’s PD Online Portal
• Environmental Management Register:
  • Call: 13 74 68
  • How to Search the Land Register
  • Email: EMR.CLR.Registry@des.qld.gov.au
• Tree Orders (Neighbourhood Disputes Act):
  • Call: 13 74 68
  • Your Responsibilities as a Tree-Keeper
• Heritage or Neighbourhood Character Areas:
  View heritage overlays via Council’s Online Mapping Tool – OM-009 Heritage Neighbourhood Character

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Part 4 – Buildings and Structures

• Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate (Form 23):
  • Arrange inspection via a licensed Pool Safety Inspector
  • More info: Queensland Building and Construction Commission website - https://my.qbcc.qld.gov.au/s/pool-safety-inspector-search
  • Call: 13 93 33
• Building Show Cause / Enforcement Orders:

• Submit a Customer Request with Council: Building - Unapproved Building Works

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Part 5 – Rates and Services

• How to obtain: Property owners can request copies of the most recent Rate and Water Notices via Council Customer Service. Call: 1300 79 49 29

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Part 6 – Body Corporate Information

• How to obtain: Property owners can call Council Customer Service for Body Corporate name and postal address. Call: 1300 79 49 29

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Need Help?

For more information, please visit - www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/buying-and-selling-a-property/seller-disclosure-scheme

Warning – This guide is designed to help sellers, buyers, and their agents in understanding the Scheme. It does not constitute or replace legal advice about your particular circumstance. Sellers and buyers should seek independent legal advice about their obligations under the Scheme.