brisbane property

How to Choose a Conveyancer in Qld?

How to Choose a Conveyancer in Qld?

The Conveyancing process in Queensland can be a lengthy and complicated procedure that requires in depth knowledge and professional legal guidance. As it requires the time and expert information to navigate this step by step process we recommend you engage a conveyancing solicitor from the moment you are ready to sign a contract. With the right legal advice and management you can rest easy with the trust that your conveyance is in the right hands.

At Horrocks Solicitors we offer friendly and dedicated conveyancing services to ensure your settlement is easy and without the confusion or stress if any complications should arise when purchasing or selling your property.

BUYING PROPERTY IN A BRISBANE FLOOD ZONE

BUYING IN A POSSIBLE FLOOD ZONE IN BRISBANE

The Brisbane river has a history of significant flooding beyond it’s brown riverbanks. Many potential Buyers of real estate in Queensland will ask Horrocks Solicitors what they need to know about buying a house in a flood zone in Brisbane.

As Brisbane sits on flood plains the possibility of a future flooding is high; especially when you take into account that the highest recorded floods occurred as recently as 2011 and 1974, in addition to earlier floods throughout the last century.

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If you are concerned about the possibility of buying a property in a flood zone. You can make the following inquiries before you enter into a contract:

1. Flood Awareness Map / Brisbane City Council

The information in this map is sourced via flood studies conducted by the Brisbane City Council.

Click on the Flood Awareness Map and follow the links, it is important you read and

understand the conditions of use. This Map will give you a percentage likelihood of flooding

including details of the 1974 and 2011 floods.

>>> FLOOD AWARENESS MAP

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2. FloodWise Property Reports

FloodWise Property Reports show the risk and type of flooding at a specific property including estimated flood levels.

>>> FLOODWISE PROPERTY REPORTS