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Carter Capner Law is one of Queensland's premier conveyancing firms. Known for our professionalism, innovation and customer service CCL has expertly conducted thousands of property transactions making certain that buyers and sellers alike get exactly what they have contracted for.


When "must" an Agent invest a deposit?

A deposit should only be invested if it is to be held by the Agent as stakeholder for at least 60 days. But you need a written authority to invest from both the buyer and seller. Here’s why.

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Do Agent's have to prepare Form 32a Lawyers' Certificates?

No it can be done by the buyer's lawyer. Here's why. Section 365B of PAMDA provides that a Lawyer's Certificate must be given to the buyer when the buyer or proposed buyer of residential property engages a lawyer in relation to the purchase. 

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Agents preparing contracts - update

The provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 that restrict what agents may do in relation to preparation of real estate contracts are about to be relaxed, probably on July 1.

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Save time and money with CCL Agent & Developer Centre

Carter Capner Law's innovative Agent and Developer Centre has lots of tools that will save you time and money. And it's FREE to members.

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