Know what you can do with a QLD property before you buy
Queensland vendors aren't required to disclose what restrictions affect what you can build. Our QLD title search and council finder help you spot the easements, covenants and zone restrictions that could limit your plans — before you sign the contract.
What you assume vs what QLD planning actually does
Three common mismatches between assumption and Queensland reality — and how our tools cover them.
“The contract pack comes with a Form 2 vendor disclosure, so you assume you've seen all the restrictions”
Reality: Form 2 (commenced 1 August 2025 under the Property Law Act 2023) covers some planning info but not registered easements, dealings or covenants on title. Our QLD Title Search captures these — and our AI translates the legalese into plain English with development implications spelled out.
“You see the property is in a residential zone and assume any housing project is on the table”
Reality: QLD planning schemes vary materially council-to-council despite the QPP standardisation. A LMR zone in Brisbane permits very different things than LMR in Logan or Gold Coast. Plus title-level restrictions (registered dealings, covenants, easements) can prohibit specific uses regardless of zone.
“Your conveyancer says the title is clean and you proceed”
Reality: Conveyancers check the legal validity of the title, not what the planning scheme + reform stack mean for development. Our title search bundles AI analysis that translates every covenant and easement into plain English — the kind of analysis your conveyancer doesn't provide.
QLD tools we recommend for qld property buyers & investors
Each tool is positioned for your specific use case — the right one depends on how committed you are to the project.
QLD Title Search
Title, plan and dealings from Titles Queensland with bundled AI document analysis. Plain-English summary of every covenant, easement and registered restriction.
Free QLD Council Finder
Find your council's online mapping tool to look up the zone and any overlays before you offer. Includes step-by-step instructions per council.
Free QLD Zone Guide
Learn what your shortlisted property's zone allows, restricts and prohibits. Covers all 24 QPP standard zones.
Ready to add planning intelligence to your work?
Run a QLD Title Search ($34+) before you offer on a Queensland property. The AI summary tells you what you actually own — including whatever covenants or easements affect what you can build. Total cost is less than your conveyancing fee.