Ryder Lawyers

22/04/2026

If you’re an executor of someone’s estate and you’re wondering how long all of this is going to take, I want to give you a realistic answer.

02/04/2026

When a relationship ends, one of the first questions people ask is “what happens to the house?”. It’s often the biggest asset a couple owns, and it carries enormous emotional weight too. In these circumstances, you have options, and the law has flexibility of these reasons.

25/03/2026

Did you know that if you jointly own a property and can’t agree on what to do with it, there is a legal process that can force a Sale, even if the other person objects. Here’s what you need to know.

24/03/2026

Sharing some memories of the team at our solicitor Brenna’s wedding last year. 🩷

08/03/2026

👩🏻‍⚖️ Today we celebrate the women who came before us, the women walking beside us, and the young women coming next. At Ryder Lawyers we believe in creating space for the next generation to learn, lead and thrive. Happy International Women’s Day.

14/12/2025

Like so many Australians, I have been deeply shaken by the tragic events at Bondi.

My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and everyone who witnessed or has been affected by this senseless act of violence.

Moments like this stop us in our tracks. They remind us how fragile life is, and how important it is to look after one another - to check in, to listen, and to hold space for grief and fear.

In time, when the immediate shock has settled, I hope we can also allow room for calm, thoughtful conversations about community safety and the laws that are meant to protect us. Not in anger, and not in haste - but with care, compassion, and a genuine desire to prevent harm in the future.

Today, though, my thoughts are with those who are hurting.

Be kind. Be gentle. And if you’re struggling, please reach out to someone.

Carolyn xx

27/10/2025

It’s time millennials…

09/08/2025

At Ryder Lawyers we’re working with our seller clients to help them move forward confidently in the new seller disclosure environment.

Case Study 1: Open Home 2 August

We worked with our agent colleague to ensure seller disclosure was prepared for our client ahead of her open home on 2 August.

We visited our client at home on 1 August so she could sign the new forms that came in that day (having already ordered searches well in advance and previously met with her to ask disclosure questions). Our client is visually impaired and it’s easier for us to visit her.

This was a complex first disclosure as we had to document two verbal agreements with an adjoining owner which required disclosure and it was a strata lot. But our two property lawyers made it happen.

TIP:

As soon as you start decluttering for sale, contact us so we can ensure your seller disclosure pack is ready ahead of your first open home.

Tough new disclosure laws for property sales came into effect in Queensland on August 1.

04/08/2025

Did you know we offer free 15-minute family law consultations by phone? It’s a great way to meet with our team informally, and to see whether we are a great fit for your needs.

Book here 👉 https://carolynryder.as.me/?appointmentType=59204753

23/07/2025

Queensland Property Law Has Changed - What You Need to Know

From 1 August 2025, Queensland’s new Property Law Act 2023 introduces a mandatory Seller Disclosure Framework that significantly alters the risk landscape for both Buyers and Sellers.

Key Changes:

- Mandatory Disclosure Documents must be provided before a residential property contract is signed.

- Buyers may now terminate the contract at any time before settlement if disclosure is incomplete or defective.

- After settlement, Buyers may sue for compensation if the Seller’s disclosure was misleading or inadequate.

In other words, even after settlement, the legal risks aren’t over.

This new regime creates real exposure for Sellers, and serious opportunities for Buyers to exit contracts or seek damages. And with many contracts still being prepared by non-legally qualified agents, errors and omissions are increasingly common - and costly.

Visit our website to learn about our service offerings for conveyancing post-1 August 2025.

Work with an experienced conveyancing solicitor to ensure your property transaction settles smoothly and on time.