The District Court of QLD ordered the sale of a jointly owned residential property under the new Section 33 of the Property Law Act 2023. The order adopted a streamlined, agent‑driven process rather than appointing a statutory trustee for sale. While the orders appear to be effective in compelling a sale, it left the disputing co‑owners in practical control of key steps. Additionally, it raised potential exposure by both parties, particularly the Applicant, to several practical and legal risks.

Experts in Statutory Trustees

QSAS director Andrew Weatherley provides expert commentary on statutory trustee appointments following federal court order in Rockhampton …

Statutory Trustee Appointments under the Property Law Act 2023

The 2023 Act commenced operation on 1 August 2025 and represents a comprehensive change to property laws in Queensland replacing the …

In this article we explore the new Property Law Act 2023 and the changes in relation to the appointment of Statutory Trustees as compared against Section 38 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) …

If property disputes reach a stage whereby one party applies to a Court for the appointment of statutory trustees, then the specific orders sought and made, are of critical importance …

In this article we explore how the appointment of a statutory trustee interacts with deceased estates and disputes between beneficiaries of an estate holding real property …

In this article, we explore how the appointment of a statutory trustee interacts with family law property disputes. Disputes often arise during property settlements between separated couples and a Statutory Trustee is a person or persons appointed by the Court …

In our previous article, we provided details about the process for appointing a Statutory Trustee in Queensland and outlined the benefits, as well as the key actions they perform in undertaking their duties. In this article we explore how the various States deal with resolving property disputes …

Owning a home, land or similar property with another person/entity is often the path of least resistance to entering the real estate market. However, with shared ownership comes shared decision making and over time personal opinions and individual circumstances can change …