New Mandatory Seller Disclosure in QLD: What Agents Need to Know Before 1 August 2025

From August, all residential property contracts in Queensland will require a mandatory Seller Disclosure Statement. Agents: here’s what’s changing, what’s required and how to stay compliant.

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Queensland Agents: Big Changes Are Coming

From 1 August 2025, a new seller disclosure regime will apply to all residential property sales in Queensland under the Property Law Act 2023.

This means that sellers will need to provide a completed Form 2 – Seller Disclosure Statement and supporting documents before a buyer signs a contract.

This applies to:

• Houses

• Apartments/units

• Townhouses

• Vacant residential land

Importantly, it applies to every contract signed on or after 1 August, even if the property was listed months earlier.

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Why It Matters

If a seller fails to provide a valid and complete disclosure statement before the buyer signs, the buyer may have the right to terminate the contract before settlement — a risk no agent or seller wants to take.

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What Needs to Be Disclosed?

Sellers must provide:

• A signed Form 2 – Seller Disclosure Statement

• Prescribed certificates, which may include:

  • Title search and survey plan

  • Council rates and water notices

  • Zoning/planning certificates

  • Any notices from local authorities

  • Body corporate disclosure (if applicable)

  • Lease or tenancy information (if tenanted)

All documents must be current, complete and accurate at the time of disclosure.

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What Agents Should Do Now

1. Start the Conversation Early: Educate your sellers about what’s required and get documents organised well before an offer is on the table.

2. Don’t Wait for the Contract: The disclosure must be made before signing, not at the time of listing or settlement.

3. Help Ensure Accuracy: Review documents with your seller and confirm they are up to date and complete to avoid delays or risk of contract termination.

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What About Other States?

This change is specific to Queensland. Other states and territories in Australia have their own disclosure requirements, which vary:

• NSW – Vendor disclosure is part of the Contract for Sale and includes prescribed documents (e.g. title search, sewer diagram, zoning certificate).

  
  

• VIC – A Section 32 (Vendor Statement) is required, covering similar information, under the Sale of Land Act 1962.

  
  

• WA, SA, ACT, TAS, NT – Each has its own approach to disclosure, and some don’t require a formal pre-contract disclosure statement at all.

If you’re working in multiple jurisdictions or advising interstate clients, always check the relevant local legislation. The changes outlined here are only for property sales in Queensland.

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Final Reminder

From 1 August 2025, all Queensland residential property sales must comply with the new seller disclosure requirements, with no exceptions.

The time to prepare is now.

Helping your sellers understand their new obligations early will make your transactions smoother and protect everyone involved.

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