New Disclosure Laws: What Every QLD Real Estate Agent Needs to Know Before August 1

The Sunshine State is flipping the script on property sales from August, requiring sellers to disclose a wide range of information before contracts are signed.

“What we are seeing in Queensland is the start of a new era of seller transparency. Real estate agents need to get ready for the disclosure laws coming into effect from August 1, as they will transform the way property transactions are handled,” David Bliss of Reapit said.

Mr Bliss, a previous agent and proptech expert, works with agents across Australia to help them use software platforms to remain compliant with reforms such as these.

Under the new laws, sellers must provide:

• A completed Form 2 Seller Disclosure Statement
• A Form 33 Body Corporate Certificate (for strata/community title properties)
• A variety of supporting documents (such as title search and insurance details).

Failure to supply these documents in time might allow the buyer to terminate the contract before settlement.

“The new requirements are designed to increase transparency and reduce disputes, but they also introduce new risks for sellers and, by extension, their agents,” Mr Bliss said.

“Agents should view the new regime as both a compliance challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate value to clients. Agents who help their clients get this right will stand out for their professionalism and attention to detail.”

He said agents will need to be proactive in helping clients gather and verify all required information well before listing a property.

They should also be aware that the rules apply to properties sold at auction, with disclosure documents needing to be available to all potential bidders.

“Digital platforms that centralise document management and client information can help agents track disclosure requirements and deadlines, reducing the risk of oversight,” Mr Bliss said. For example, Reapit Sales CRM (formerly Agentbox) provides secure storage of disclosure documents against property listings, supporting sharing with sellers, and compliance requirements.

“With the new laws, timing is everything. Agents should build disclosure checks into their workflows from day one. Don’t wait until a contract is on the table. Early conversations with sellers can prevent last-minute scrambles and protect deals from falling through,” Mr Bliss said.