Empire Legal

Empire Legal QLD Law Firm with offices in Brisbane, Bayside & Gold Coast
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About Empire Legal

Empire Legal is a property law firm specialising in conveyancing located in Spring Hill, Brisbane CBD. We have an extremely experienced team of solicitors & conveyancers offering a range of services to assist with the sale or purchase of your property. We offer services for residential property, including units/apartments, houses, land, off the plan, subdivisions, title transfe

rs & more. We service all of QLD however the majority of our clients are based around Brisbane in areas like Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, Newstead, New Farm, Newmarket, Bulimba, Woolloongabba, Wynnum, Manly, Ascot, Carindale, Coorparoo & South Brisbane to name a few.

08/06/2026

In episode 28 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with , CEO of , to unpack the biggest regulatory change facing Queensland property professionals in more than a decade 🎙️

With AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms commencing from 01 July 2026, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate agents will all face new obligations around identity verification, customer due diligence and anti-money laundering compliance ⚖️

As the CEO of one of Australia’s leading verification of identity providers, Lara has spent years helping property professionals navigate digital identity, fraud prevention and compliance. In this episode, she breaks down what is changing, why it matters and what businesses need to do now 🔐

We cover:

- Verification of Identity (VOI): what VOI actually is, how modern identity verification works, the role of biometrics and government-issued IDs, common fraud risks in property transactions and why secure digital verification is becoming increasingly important 🪪

- AML Tranche 2: what the new anti-money laundering laws mean for lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate agents, how prepared the industry really is and the practical steps businesses should be taking before the reforms commence 📋

- What it means for buyers and sellers: the additional checks clients can expect, why more questions will be asked throughout the transaction process and how these reforms are designed to better protect consumers and the property industry from fraud and financial crime 🛡️

If you work in real estate, conveyancing, law, finance or property, this episode is essential listening ahead of the AML/CTF changes and a valuable guide to understanding the future of compliance in Queensland property 👀

🎧 Watch or listen now via link in bio

08/06/2026

Tomorrow on Raising the Bar, we’re joined by , CEO of 🎙️

With AML/CTF reforms commencing from 01 July 2026, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants and real estate professionals across Australia are facing some of the biggest compliance changes the industry has seen in years 👀

Lara breaks down what AML Tranche 2 actually means, how prepared the industry really is and what property professionals need to be doing now to get ready for the changes ahead 📋

🎧 Episode drops tomorrow

05/06/2026

Off the plan Brisbane: what the $500m Howard Smith Wharves 2.0 boom means 👀

Watch/read/listen to our blog via the link in our bio 🔗

Still unsure? Get in touch!👇

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05/06/2026

In ep 27 of Raising the Bar, , Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at , shares why he believes the property industry has overcomplicated the buying process 🏡

From auctions and price ranges to offers over and price by negotiation, Peter argues that buyers deserve more transparency and a clearer understanding of value ☝️

🎧 Catch the full chat on Raising the Bar via link in bio

04/06/2026

FAQ Friday: is the $30,000 QLD first home owner grant really ending on 30 June 2026? 🤔

Need more clarification on this FAQ? Get in touch! 👇

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03/06/2026

A $500 million Howard Smith Wharves transformation is coming 👀

If you’re thinking about buying an off the plan inner city river apartment, the timing matters more then you think ☝️

Watch/read/listen to our blog via the link in our bio 🔗

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03/06/2026

In ep 27 of Raising the Bar, , Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at , shares why preparation is the difference between a good auction and a bad one 👀

F rom buyer engagement and communication to making sure every opportunity has been explored before the hammer falls, Peter explains why the work done before auction day matters most 🔨

🎧 Catch the full chat on Raising the Bar via link in bio

01/06/2026

In episode 27 of Raising the Bar, George Sourris from Empire Legal sits down with , Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at , to unpack what it takes to build trust, perform at a high level and consistently deliver results in Queensland real estate 🎙️

With more than 23 years in the industry, over 15,000 auctions called and an REIQ Auctioneer of the Year title to his name, Peter is widely regarded as one of Queensland’s most respected auctioneers 🏆

We cover:

- The journey: how Peter went from auctioning bulldozers, excavators and farm equipment to becoming one of Queensland’s leading property auctioneers, the lessons he learnt from selling more than 1,000 lots a day and why understanding the entire sales process matters 🚜

- What buyers and sellers get wrong about auctions: the biggest misconceptions Peter sees before auction day, common mistakes buyers make, why preparation is everything and how great agents and auctioneers work together to create the best possible outcome 🏡

- Performance, leadership and the future of auctions: Peter’s role as Head of Performance at Ray White Collective, how he helps develop the next generation of agents, the importance of trust and relationships and why continual improvement is critical in a changing property market 📈

From auction strategy and buyer psychology to leadership, performance and raising industry standards, this episode is packed with insights for agents, business owners and anyone involved in property 💡

🎧 Watch or listen now via link in bio

01/06/2026

Tomorrow on Raising the Bar, we’re joined by , Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance at 🎙️

With more than 23 years in the industry, over 15,000 auctions called and an REIQ Auctioneer of the Year title to his name, Peter is widely regarded as one of Queensland’s most respected auctioneers 🏡

From buyer psychology and auction strategy to trust, relationships and performance, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone working in property, sales or leadership 📈

🎧 Episode drops tomorrow

29/05/2026

More than half of Australian adults don’t have a will - don’t be part of that stat! ☝️

We do wills, get in touch 😎

Watch/read/listen to our blog via the link in our bio 🔗

Still unsure? Get in touch!👇

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9/83 Leichhardt Street
Spring Hill, VIC
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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