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Father’s Day after separation can bring a difficult question: how do we make the day work for our children?With Father’s...
05/09/2026

Father’s Day after separation can bring a difficult question: how do we make the day work for our children?

With Father’s Day this weekend, it’s a timely reminder that Australian family law does not automatically give either parent equal time. When courts decide parenting arrangements, the child’s best interests are the paramount consideration.

The Attorney-General’s Department updated its parenting orders handbook earlier this year, reflecting changes to the law and offering practical guidance for separated parents.

For families navigating special occasions, a few steps can help:

• Check existing parenting orders for any specific arrangements covering Father’s Day.
• Where communication is safe and permitted, confirm practical details such as collection times and locations.
• Keep children out of negotiations and avoid asking them to choose between parents.
• Seek legal advice if arrangements are unclear or changes are needed.

There is no single arrangement that suits every family. A child’s safety, needs and relationships all matter.

At Gold Coast City Solicitors, we encourage parents to plan ahead and keep their children’s wellbeing at the centre of these conversations.

For advice about your circumstances, contact Gold Coast City Solicitors.

General information only. This post is not legal advice.

Checking in from the Gold Coast Local Business Awards tonight! 🏆We are incredibly proud to be here as a finalist in the ...
24/08/2026

Checking in from the Gold Coast Local Business Awards tonight! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to be here as a finalist in the Legal Services category.

Whatever the result tonight, we are genuinely humbled to be recognised alongside so many outstanding Gold Coast businesses. To be named as a finalist is something our entire team at Gold Coast City Solicitors is extremely proud of.

A huge thank you to our clients, referrers, friends and supporters who continue to back our firm. We certainly don’t take it for granted.

Good luck to all of tonight’s finalists! ⚖️🏆

OFF-THE-PLAN SUNSET CLAUSES: THE WORDING MATTERSThe Queensland Supreme Court has declared two contracts for apartments i...
24/08/2026

OFF-THE-PLAN SUNSET CLAUSES: THE WORDING MATTERS

The Queensland Supreme Court has declared two contracts for apartments in the Chevron One development valid and binding, despite the developer attempting to terminate them after their five-year sunset dates had passed.

In Malligan v Chevron Apartments Pty Ltd; Cantavenera v Chevron Apartments Pty Ltd [2026] QSC 195, the contracts stated that the developer “must” establish the community titles scheme, register the plan and effect settlement by the sunset date, subject to specified qualifications.

The Court gave that language its ordinary meaning. It also applied the principle that, without clear wording to the contrary, a party should not be permitted to benefit from its own contractual breach.

The developer separately argued that changes to the development materially prejudiced the buyers. That argument was also rejected. Material prejudice must be assessed objectively, having regard to the particular buyer’s circumstances and the quality of the supporting evidence.

The decision does not mean that every sunset clause is ineffective. It demonstrates why the precise contract terms, statutory rights, timing of the notice and available evidence must all be examined before a party attempts to terminate an off-the-plan contract.

Read the judgment: https://www.queenslandjudgments.com.au/caselaw/qsc/2026/195

If you receive, or are considering issuing, a termination notice under an off-the-plan contract, obtain legal advice before taking further action.

General information only and not legal advice. The outcome turned on the particular contracts and evidence before the Court. The judgment may be appealed.

A recent Queensland decision highlights why buyers should treat a pre-purchase building and pest inspection as more than...
13/08/2026

A recent Queensland decision highlights why buyers should treat a pre-purchase building and pest inspection as more than a box-ticking exercise.

In Hammer v Colquist [2026] QCAT 358, the buyer obtained a building and timber-pest inspection report before purchasing a home. The report stated that the property was in good condition overall and identified no major defects or structural concerns.

Several months later, work at the property exposed severe rot and decay in a structural balcony support beam. Repair costs of $17,595.26 were incurred.

QCAT accepted that the full extent of the damage may have been concealed until the cladding was removed. However, the Tribunal found that visible bowing and bogging in the balcony should have alerted a competent inspector to a potential problem and prompted a recommendation for further investigation.

The inspector was found personally liable in negligence on the particular facts of the case. QCAT ordered payment of $17,595.26 for the repairs, together with the $395 application fee—a total of $17,990.26.

What should Queensland property buyers take from the decision?

Before engaging an inspector, confirm that the person and contracting business are correctly licensed. Read the inspection agreement carefully, understand its limitations and ask which areas will be inaccessible or excluded.

Once the report arrives, do not focus only on whether the property “passed” or “failed”. Look closely at every limitation, obstruction, warning sign and recommendation. If the report suggests further investigation by an engineer, plumber or another specialist, obtain that advice before your contractual deadline expires.

A building and pest inspection is not a warranty against every concealed defect. It is one part of the legal and practical protection available to a buyer—and its effectiveness can depend on the wording of the contract and the action taken after the report is received.

Gold Coast City Solicitors provides experienced Queensland conveyancing and property-law advice informed by the latest legal developments.

Contact our property team before signing a contract, or before your building and pest condition expires:

📞 (07) 5592 6999
🌐 https://www.gccsolicitors.com.au/

General information only. This post does not constitute legal advice. Each transaction and dispute depends on its particular contract, evidence and circumstances.

When you call Gold Coast City Solicitors, you are not being bounced through an offshore call centre or passed around by ...
09/07/2026

When you call Gold Coast City Solicitors, you are not being bounced through an offshore call centre or passed around by people who do not know your matter. You are speaking with our local Gold Coast team — real people, in our office, who understand the area, the process, and the importance of getting clear advice quickly. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, dealing with an estate, or just need to know your next step, we believe service starts with actually answering the phone. Local. Direct. No offshore runaround.

We are proud to share that Gold Coast City Solicitors has been named as a finalist in the Gold Coast Local Business Awar...
03/07/2026

We are proud to share that Gold Coast City Solicitors has been named as a finalist in the Gold Coast Local Business Awards, presented by Commonwealth Bank.

The awards evening will be held on 24 August 2026 at QT Gold Coast, and our team is very much looking forward to attending and celebrating alongside so many outstanding local businesses.

Over the last two years, Gold Coast City Solicitors has gone through a period of significant change. We have worked hard, adapted, grown stronger, and come out the other side better than ever.

Being named as a finalist is a testament to our team and their ongoing dedication to providing our clients with good old fashioned service, the kind of personal, reliable and practical support that remains at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you to our clients, referrers, colleagues and community for your continued support. We are grateful to be recognised and proud to represent the Gold Coast business community.

Gold Coast City Solicitors is proud to support the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.Our Direc...
25/06/2026

Gold Coast City Solicitors is proud to support the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Our Director, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀, is also the President of the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, and he is helping raise funds to support this important community club.

The Tigers play a valuable role in local sport, bringing players, families, sponsors and supporters together across the Gold Coast. This lunch is a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic afternoon while getting behind grassroots rugby league.

We encourage our clients, colleagues and community to support the event and help the Southport Tigers continue their work on and off the field.

Get Tickets Here: https://events.humanitix.com/southport-tigers-rugby-league-sportsman-s-lunch

🔎 PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANTWith rising property values, changing planning policies, infrastru...
19/06/2026

🔎 PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT

With rising property values, changing planning policies, infrastructure investment and increasing holding costs, buyers should be asking more questions before signing a contract.

Some of the issues worth investigating include:

✅ Council rates and charges
✅ Planning overlays and zoning
✅ Flood and stormwater considerations
✅ Easements and encumbrances
✅ Body corporate obligations
✅ Future infrastructure projects
✅ Outstanding notices or compliance issues

A property's purchase price is only part of the story.

⚖️ Legal Tip: Thorough due diligence before signing a contract is often far less expensive than discovering a problem after settlement.

If you're buying, selling or investing on the Gold Coast, obtaining legal advice early can help identify risks before they become costly issues.

🏗️ MORE HOMES ARE COMING TO THE GOLD COAST – BUT THERE'S A CATCHRecent development approvals across the Gold Coast signa...
17/06/2026

🏗️ MORE HOMES ARE COMING TO THE GOLD COAST – BUT THERE'S A CATCH

Recent development approvals across the Gold Coast signal that additional housing supply is on the way.

However, one of the major discussions currently occurring across Queensland is whether new housing supply will actually improve affordability.

The challenge isn't simply building more homes—it's delivering the right mix of housing in the right locations.

Units, townhouses and medium-density developments are increasingly becoming the market's affordability pressure valve as detached housing becomes less accessible for many buyers.

⚖️ Legal Tip: New developments often involve off-the-plan contracts, staged settlements, disclosure statements and sunset clauses. These contracts can differ significantly from standard residential contracts.

Before committing to a new development purchase, ensure you understand the legal obligations and risks involved.

🚧 FOLLOW THE INFRASTRUCTUREOne of the most significant announcements in this year's Gold Coast budget isn't a housing in...
17/06/2026

🚧 FOLLOW THE INFRASTRUCTURE

One of the most significant announcements in this year's Gold Coast budget isn't a housing initiative at all—it's infrastructure.

The City has committed hundreds of millions of dollars toward transport networks, sewerage upgrades, stormwater infrastructure and urban planning.

Why does this matter?

Because infrastructure is often the key factor determining where future housing can be delivered.

Areas such as Pimpama, Coomera, Robina, Merrimac and surrounding growth corridors may continue to attract attention as infrastructure capacity expands.

⚖️ Legal Tip: When purchasing property, it's important to understand what future infrastructure projects may affect the area. New roads, transport links and planning changes can have a significant impact on both value and amenity.

Property purchases should always be viewed with both today's conditions and tomorrow's development plans in mind.

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