How Much Does a Seller Disclosure Statement Cost in Queensland?
Introduction
If you’re preparing to sell a property in Queensland, one of the expenses you’ll need to consider is the cost of preparing a Seller Disclosure Statement. Since the introduction of Queensland’s seller disclosure laws on 1 August 2025, most property sellers must provide a completed disclosure statement and the required supporting documents before a buyer signs a contract.
The cost of preparing these documents can vary depending on the type of property you’re selling and the searches and certificates required. A standard residential house generally involves fewer documents than a unit or townhouse within a body corporate scheme, where additional records and certificates may be necessary.
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, we believe sellers should know exactly what they’re paying before placing an order. That’s why we offer transparent, fixed pricing starting from $895 including GST, with property searches, document preparation and review by experienced property solicitors included in our packages.
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How Much Does a Seller Disclosure Statement Cost?
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, our fixed pricing is based on the type of property being sold and whether body corporate documentation needs to be obtained as part of the service. Our packages are designed to make the process straightforward, with the applicable searches and legal review included in the advertised price.
These are our advertised package prices, not estimated starting figures that increase as standard searches are added. Each package includes the preparation of the Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2), relevant property searches and certificates within the selected package, and review by property law solicitors. You can compare the inclusions and select the appropriate package on our Seller Disclosure pricing page.
Seller Disclosure Statement
$895 inc GST
- Residential House
- Land
Includes preparation of Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2), all mandatory property searches and certificates. All documents include legal review and compliance by property law solicitors.
What's Included
- Quick Turnaround
- Title Search
- Title Plan
- Contaminated Land Search
- Main Roads Search
- QCAT Search
- Heritage Building Search
- QBCC Pool Search
- Reviewed by Property Solicitors
Seller Disclosure Statement
$1,095 inc GST
- Body Corporate
- Unit
- Commercial
The seller is required to obtain and provide a current Body Corporate Community Management (BCCM) Form 33 at their own cost. Form 33 is excluded from our searches and must be supplied by the seller.
What's Included
- Quick Turnaround
- CMS (Community Management Statement)
- Planning Image
- Title Search
- Title Plan
- Contaminated Land Search
- Main Roads Search
- QCAT Search
- Heritage Building Search
- QBCC Pool Search
- Reviewed by Property Solicitors
What's NOT Included
- Body Corporate Community Management (BCCM) Form 33 NOT included. Seller must provide
Seller Disclosure Statement
$1,295 inc GST
- Body Corporate
- Unit
- Duplex/2 Lot Scheme
- Commercial
This search includes the Body Corporate Community Management (BCCM) Form 33 or Form 34 in addition to all items provided in the $1,095 search. All documents include legal review and compliance by property law solicitors.
What's Included
- Quick Turnaround
- Body Corporate Form 33 or 34
- CMS (Community Management Statement)
- Planning Image
- Title Search
- Title Plan
- Contaminated Land Search
- Main Roads Search
- QCAT Search
- Heritage Building Search
- QBCC Pool Search
- Reviewed by Property Solicitors
Seller Disclosure Costs for Houses and Vacant Land
For most standard residential houses and vacant land in Queensland, our Seller Disclosure Statement package costs $895 including GST. This package covers the preparation of Form 2, the mandatory property searches and certificates applicable to the property, and legal review of the completed documentation.
Although a house or vacant block may appear relatively straightforward to sell, the disclosure process involves more than completing a basic form. While some sellers consider preparing their own Seller Disclosure Statement to reduce costs, information must still be obtained from relevant property records, checked against the disclosure requirements and presented correctly before the buyer enters into a contract.. Our residential house and land package includes:
- Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) preparation
- Title search and title plan
- Contaminated land search
- Main Roads search
- QCAT search
- Heritage building search
- QBCC pool search
- Review by property solicitors
- Quick turnaround
The title search and title plan help establish the property’s registered details, including ownership interests and information about registered encumbrances. Other searches assist with identifying matters relevant to the disclosure requirements, including environmental records, transport infrastructure and applicable notices.
Not every search will identify an issue, and not every property requires the same prescribed certificates. However, checking the relevant records is an important part of preparing an accurate disclosure package.
For sellers of vacant land, the same disclosure framework generally applies. Even without a house or other buildings on the property, title information, registered interests and relevant land records still need to be considered.
Seller Disclosure Costs for Units, Townhouses and Body Corporate Properties
Selling a unit, townhouse or other property within a body corporate scheme generally involves additional documentation. Along with the standard Seller Disclosure Statement, sellers may need to provide a Community Management Statement (CMS) and the applicable body corporate certificate.
These documents provide information about the scheme, including matters relating to its management, financial obligations and other information relevant to prospective buyers. Ensuring these details are accurate is important, particularly given the potential consequences of an incorrect Seller Disclosure Statement. Because these records must be obtained from additional sources, preparing a disclosure package for a body corporate property can involve more work than preparing one for a standard house.
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, we offer two fixed price options for applicable body corporate properties, depending on whether you already have the required body corporate certificate.
$1,095 Including GST When You Supply Form 33
Our $1,095 package is suitable for applicable units, body corporate and commercial properties where the seller obtains and supplies a current Body Corporate Certificate (Form 33).
This package includes Form 2 preparation, a Community Management Statement, planning image, title search, title plan, contaminated land search, Main Roads search, QCAT search, heritage building search, QBCC pool search and review by property solicitors.
The important distinction is that Form 33 is not included in the $1,095 price. The seller must arrange and pay for the certificate separately before providing it to our team.
This option may be useful if you’ve already obtained the certificate through your body corporate manager, solicitor or another appropriate source. It avoids paying for us to obtain a document you already have, provided that the certificate is suitable for the disclosure requirements.
$1,295 Including GST With Form 33 or Form 34 Included
Our $1,295 package includes the applicable Body Corporate Certificate (Form 33 or Form 34), in addition to the searches and documentation included in the $1,095 package.
This option is available for relevant body corporate properties, units, duplex or two lot schemes, and commercial properties requiring the applicable certificate. It provides a convenient solution for sellers who would prefer our team to arrange the body corporate documentation as part of the overall disclosure process.
The $200 difference between our two body corporate packages covers the inclusion of the applicable Form 33 or Form 34. Rather than organising the certificate separately, sellers can select the package that includes this additional document.
The correct certificate depends on the property’s scheme and applicable legislation, so it’s important to establish which documents are required for your particular property.
What Are You Actually Paying for in a Seller Disclosure Statement?
A Seller Disclosure Statement is more than a document containing the seller’s name and property address. Preparing it properly requires information from several sources, consideration of the relevant legal requirements and the correct assembly of supporting certificates.
Part of the cost covers obtaining property records and conducting searches. These may include searches of registered title information, environmental records, infrastructure notices and other government or statutory databases. The searches help identify information that needs to be included in the statement or considered when determining which supporting documents are required.
Another part of the cost involves preparing the disclosure statement itself. Form 2 contains several sections dealing with the property, title details, encumbrances, relevant notices and other prescribed information. The information needs to be completed accurately, and the required certificates must accompany the disclosure statement.
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, our packages also include review by property law solicitors. This provides an additional level of professional oversight when preparing the documents and helps sellers understand whether further information or clarification may be needed.
The completed statement must also be signed by the seller and provided to the buyer, together with the applicable prescribed certificates, before the buyer signs the contract.
Are There Any Hidden Fees or Additional Search Costs?
One of the frustrations sellers can encounter when comparing disclosure services is not knowing whether the advertised price includes everything needed for their property.
A lower initial price may look attractive, but it’s important to check whether it includes government searches, title documents, body corporate certificates, legal review and GST. Comparing services based on the headline price alone can make it difficult to understand what you’re actually receiving.
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, our pricing is clearly published, and each package identifies the searches and documents included. Our $895 residential package includes the standard searches and legal review, while our body corporate packages clearly distinguish between sellers who supply Form 33 and those who require us to obtain Form 33 or Form 34.
We don’t add unexpected charges for the standard searches already included in the selected package. If your property has unusual circumstances or requires additional services outside the published package, those requirements should be identified and discussed separately rather than assumed to be covered by a standard disclosure package.
Our aim is to make it easy for sellers to understand their costs and choose the appropriate service before proceeding.
Can You Prepare a Seller Disclosure Statement Yourself to Save Money?
Queensland law does not generally require a seller to engage a solicitor to prepare Form 2. This means it may be possible to prepare your own disclosure statement, obtain the necessary searches and certificates, and organise the documents required for your property.
However, preparing the statement yourself doesn’t remove the obligation to provide accurate information and the applicable prescribed certificates. You would still need to identify which searches are required, obtain the documents, complete the approved form and ensure the disclosure is given to the buyer at the correct time.
There are also costs associated with obtaining property searches and certificates independently. These vary according to the documents required and the organisations supplying them, so preparing the statement yourself doesn’t necessarily mean the process will be free.
For sellers unfamiliar with property records and Queensland’s disclosure requirements, the time involved in identifying, ordering and checking the documents can also be significant.
We’ve covered this in more detail in our article [Can You Do Your Own Seller Disclosure Statement in Queensland?], which explains the responsibilities involved and why some sellers prefer professional assistance.
Is Paying for Professional Seller Disclosure Preparation Worth It?
The main benefit of using a professional disclosure preparation service is having the required searches, document preparation and legal review managed as part of a coordinated process.
Queensland’s seller disclosure requirements are governed by the Property Law Act 2023 and associated regulations. The legislation establishes when disclosure must be provided, what information must be included and the circumstances in which a buyer may have rights if the seller fails to comply.
In some circumstances, failing to provide the required disclosure documents, or providing materially inaccurate or incomplete information, can give a buyer the right to terminate the contract before settlement. The consequences depend on the nature of the problem and the legal requirements involved.
This is why the accuracy and completeness of the disclosure documents matter. An issue discovered after a contract has been signed can be far more disruptive than identifying and addressing it during preparation.
Professional assistance doesn’t eliminate every possible risk, particularly where information supplied by the seller is incomplete or circumstances change. However, it can help ensure the documents are prepared and reviewed systematically before they are provided to a buyer.
For further information, read our article What Happens If a Seller Disclosure Statement Is Incorrect in Queensland?.
When Should You Pay for Your Seller Disclosure Statement?
It’s generally best to arrange your Seller Disclosure Statement early in the selling process, ideally before your property is actively marketed or before you expect to receive offers.
Under Queensland’s disclosure scheme, the completed statement and applicable prescribed certificates must generally be provided to the buyer before the buyer signs the contract. This means sellers who wait until an offer has been accepted may find themselves needing to arrange searches and documents at short notice.
Preparing early also provides an opportunity to identify missing information, clarify property details and obtain body corporate documentation where required. This can be particularly helpful for sellers of units or townhouses, where some records need to be requested from a body corporate manager or other authorised source.
If your property remains on the market for an extended period, some information may also need to be checked or updated before the documents are given to a buyer. Changes to the property’s circumstances, registered details or applicable notices can affect the accuracy of the disclosure statement.
The Queensland Government provides detailed guidance about the requirements through its Seller Disclosure Scheme information page, including the steps sellers should take before entering into a contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seller Disclosure Costs
Is a Seller Disclosure Statement compulsory in Queensland?
Yes, for most sales of freehold property in Queensland, a Seller Disclosure Statement and the applicable prescribed certificates must be provided before the buyer signs the contract. The requirements commenced on 1 August 2025 under the Property Law Act 2023. Certain exemptions apply, so sellers should confirm the obligations relevant to their transaction.
Does the cost of a Seller Disclosure Statement include GST?
Yes. All three Sellers Disclosure QLD packages are advertised inclusive of GST. Our residential house and land package is $895, the package where the seller supplies Form 33 is $1,095, and the package including the applicable Form 33 or Form 34 is $1,295.
Why does seller disclosure cost more for a unit or townhouse?
Properties within body corporate schemes can require additional documentation, including a Community Management Statement and a body corporate certificate. Obtaining and preparing these documents adds to the work involved, which is why body corporate disclosure packages generally cost more than those for standard houses and land.
Is the Seller Disclosure Statement included in conveyancing fees?
Not necessarily. Some conveyancing providers may include disclosure preparation in their overall service, while others charge separately or require the seller to arrange it independently. Before proceeding, check exactly which searches, certificates and professional services are included in any conveyancing quote.
Does the seller or buyer pay for the Seller Disclosure Statement?
The seller is responsible for meeting the disclosure obligations and would ordinarily pay the costs associated with preparing and obtaining the required documents. The buyer may choose to undertake additional investigations at their own expense, but those investigations do not replace the seller’s statutory disclosure responsibilities.
Get Your Seller Disclosure Statement With Transparent Fixed Pricing
Selling a property already involves enough decisions and expenses without uncertainty about the cost of preparing your disclosure documents.
At Sellers Disclosure QLD, we offer fixed price packages designed to make the process straightforward. Whether you’re selling a residential house, vacant land, unit, townhouse or commercial property, our team can help prepare the required disclosure documents, arrange the searches included in your package and provide legal review by property solicitors.
With prices starting at $895 including GST, you can see what’s included before placing your order and select the package that suits your property.
Disclaimer
This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Seller disclosure requirements can vary depending on the property and circumstances of the transaction. You should obtain legal advice about your individual circumstances.