MAP Lawyers

18/06/2026

🚨 BUYING & SELLING AGENTS – AML/CTF OBLIGATIONS ARE COMING 1 JULY 2026

New AML/CTF rules will mean more identity checks, more due diligence, and potential duplication for your clients, unless you’re prepared.

MAP Lawyers is ready to partner with real estate agencies to make compliance smooth and efficient.

Through a professional reliance agreement, we can securely share AML/CTF checks, reducing repeat requests and streamlining the entire transaction.

WHY PARTNER WITH MAP LAWYERS?
🤝 Smoother client experience with less duplication
🔒 Secure information sharing between lawyers and agents
⚖️ Clear AML/CTF processes completed by qualified lawyers
🏠 Streamlined buyer journey, from AML through Contract Review to Settlement
🏠 Streamlined seller journey, from AML through Seller Disclosure to Settlement
Don’t leave it until the last minute. Get your practical AML/CTF process in place now.

INTERESTED IN PARTNERING?
Email [email protected] with:
📋 Your agency’s full business name
📍 Office address
🔢 ABN or ACN
👤 Principal/Licensee details
👥 Nominated AML/CTF contact person
📧 Best email for AML/CTF communications
📞 Best phone number for AML/CTF communications

👉 Full details here:
https://www.maplawyers.com.au/aml-ctf-reliance-agreements-with-map-lawyers/

Real estate agencies, have you started setting up reliance agreements yet?
What’s your biggest concern with the new obligations? Comment below 👇 and tag a fellow agent or agency principal.

16/06/2026

🚨 REAL ESTATE AGENTS: IS YOUR COMMISSION AT RISK FROM 1 JULY 2026?

New AML/CTF obligations are coming, and they could directly impact your transactions and hard-earned commissions.

From 1 July 2026, real estate agents and buyer’s agents across Australia must comply with expanded Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing rules.
This means you may need to complete AML/CTF due diligence on BOTH buyers and sellers even if you only represent one side of the deal.

⚠️ Key risks:
✅ Delayed or stalled transactions
✅ Potential loss of commission if checks can’t be completed
✅ Increased compliance burden without proper processes in place

The good news? There are practical steps you can take now — including reliance agreements, updated terms of engagement, and contract clauses — to protect your business and keep deals moving smoothly.

👉 Read the full breakdown here (essential reading for agents): https://www.maplawyers.com.au/new-aml-ctf-rules-for-real-estate-agents-what-selling-and-buyers-agents-need-to-know/

What are your thoughts?
Have you started preparing for these changes? What’s your biggest concern? Drop a comment below 👇 or share with fellow agents.

10/06/2026

🚨 BUYING & SELLING AGENTS
🚨 BIG AML/CTF CHANGES HIT 1 JULY 2026… ARE YOU READY?
From July, real estate agents, lawyers and conveyancers will face new identity checks, more client due diligence, and extra compliance. Without a good system this means duplicated requests, more paperwork, and slower deals for your clients.

MAP LAWYERS HAS YOU COVERED.
We’re offering Reliance Agreements that let us securely share AML/CTF checks with your agency — so clients only provide their information once.

WHY PARTNER WITH MAP LAWYERS?
✅ Smoother, faster client journeys with less frustration
✅ Secure, lawyer-led compliance you can trust
✅ Streamlined end-to-end process: AML → Contract Review / Seller Disclosure → Settlement
✅ Happier clients + fewer delays = better reputation and more referrals

Don’t wait until the last minute rush. Get your practical AML/CTF process sorted now and stand out from other agencies.

Sales & Buyers Agents — if you want to future-proof your business, reply or email us at [email protected] with:
📍 Your agency’s full business name
📍 Office address
📍 ABN or ACN
📍 Principal / Licensee name & contact
📍 Nominated AML/CTF contact person
📍 Best email & phone for communications

Let’s make compliance simple together 👏

22/05/2026

BIG NEWS IN THE PROPERTY WORLD TODAY — ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CONVEYANCERS, SETTLE EASY, HAS ENTERED ADMINISTRATION.

This is a clear reminder that not all conveyancers are the same. When things go wrong in a high-volume model, it’s the client who can be left exposed.

At MAP Lawyers, we do things differently:
👩‍🎓 Every matter is managed end-to-end by a dedicated solicitor (not handed off to assistants)
💫 True fixed fees with full transparency — no hidden costs
❌ No kickbacks or referral fees to agents or brokers — our only priority is you

Your biggest asset deserves proper legal expertise and personal attention from start to finish.

Thinking of buying or selling? Get in touch for a no-obligation fixed-fee quote.

Link to article 👇 https://www.afr.com/street-talk/australia-s-6th-largest-conveyancer-enters-administration-20260521-p5zzgb

Settle Easy, the country’s sixth-largest conveyance firm, has fallen on hard times.

13/05/2026

🚨⚙️💸 NEGATIVE GEARING AND CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) CHANGES - WHAT THE 2026 BUDGET MEANS FOR PROPERTY ACROSS AUSTRALIA 💸⚙️🚨

The Federal Government has announced major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) as part of the 2026 Budget.

The changes are not immediate. The two key dates are:
⏱️ 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 — the Budget announcement time; and
🗓️ 1 July 2027 — when the main changes are due to start.
For property owners, buyers, sellers and agents, the transition rules matter.

WHAT IS CHANGING?
In short:
⚙️ Negative gearing will be limited mainly to new builds.
🏘️ Established investment properties bought after the Budget announcement will lose full negative gearing benefits from 1 July 2027.
💸 The 50% CGT discount will be replaced with cost base indexation for many assets.
💵 A 30% minimum tax rate will apply to certain real capital gains.
🏡 The family home CGT exemption stays.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE COMMENT BELOW FOR THE FULL BLOG ARTICLE, CONTAINING MORE DETAILS ON 👇🏼:
⛔ Negative gearing impacts
💥 Changes to capital gains taxes
⌛ The transitional period

02/04/2026

🐰 HAPPY EASTER FROM MAP LAWYERS 🐰

We extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a wonderful Easter filled with joy, good health, and quality time together.

Wishing you a relaxing and meaningful weekend. 🌸🐣

16/02/2026

👉 Register here:
https://zurl.co/Yutoa

We’re incredibly grateful to Aaron Roberts of MAP Lawyers for coming on board as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 BNI Brisbane Central & North Breakfast Awards.

Buyers and Sellers often DISCOVER TOO LATE, that when it comes to conveyancing, NOT ALL CONVEYANCERS OFFER THE SAME QUALITY SERVICE.

MAP Lawyers provides true fixed fees with cost certainty, every matter is handled end-to-end by a dedicated solicitor (not passed between teams or paralegals as is common with competitors), and MAP’s seller disclosure service streamlines compliance and reduces avoidable risk and delay in the conveyancing process.

If you, or you know someone who is in need of a conveyancer in QUEENSLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES or VICTORIA, please reach out and join the THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CLIENTS of MAP Lawyers.

📍 Friday, 20 March 2026
📍 6:45AM - 8:30AM
📍 Victoria Park, Herston

13/02/2026

FIND A JOB YOU LOVE THIS VALENTINES DAY

Looking for a job to fall in love with? MAP Lawyers are looking for:
👨🏻‍🎓 A Junior Property Solicitor; and
👩🏻‍⚖️ An Experienced Property Solicitor

Join a supportive team of property law professionals where individual contributions are valued, and professional growth is truly encouraged.

Further details are available at the links below:

👉🏼 Junior Property Solicitor Position - https://www.seek.com.au/job/90295090

👉🏼 Experienced Property Solicitor Position - https://www.seek.com.au/job/90295361

20/01/2026

COMPLETING A REIQ CONTRACT IN QUEENSLAND?

✅👌🏼10 HOT TIPS TO ENSURE YOU GET AN A+++ 👌🏼 ✅

Putting the new Seller Disclosure Form 2 to one side, the new REIQ Contract (First Edition) has a number of changes that you should be aware of.
We have completed a blog article detailing 10 tips for completing the contract correctly to avoid unnecessary issues for all parties involved.

FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO COMPLETE AN REIQ CONTRACT CORRECTLY – PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW⏬, WHICH CONTAINS:
📝 Using the correct form of contract
⌛ Due dates for deposit payments
⌚ Settlement extensions
🧾 GST
💸 Land tax
🚸 Property sold subject to tenancies or property has been rented in the past 12 months
🏊🏼 Pool safety certificates
🏙️ Lots in a Community Title Scheme and Lots in a Building Unit and Group Title Parcel
🕵🏼 Body Corporate Records Inspection Date
🧠 If in doubt – ask!

https://www.maplawyers.com.au/10-hot-tips-on-completing-the-new-queensland-reiq-contract-first-edition/

13/01/2026

NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITY

MAP Lawyers is hiring:
1 x Junior Solicitor position
2 x Law Student/Paralegal positions

Join a supportive team of property law professionals where individual contributions are valued, and professional growth is truly encouraged.
Further details are available at the links below:
👉🏼 Junior Solicitor position - https://www.seek.com.au/job/89607247
👉🏼 Law Student/Paralegal positions - https://www.seek.com.au/job/89607724