Your Trusted Adviser — Because Experience Matters

With 20 years of experience helping property and business owners, we provide practical, clear, and commercial legal solutions. From management rights to body corporate, property, and business law, we guide you through complexity so you can move forward with confidence.

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Practical.
Clear.
Commercial.

At Quartz Legal Qld, our values guide everything we do:

  • Integrity in every matter – honest advice you can trust.

  • Responsive service – clear communication at every step.

  • Commercial focus – practical solutions that work in the real world.

  • Client-first approach – tailored strategies for your unique goals.

With us, you can move forward with confidence, knowing your legal team is firmly in your corner.

Meet Vanessa Sciortino

Vanessa founded Quartz Legal Qld in 2023 to provide exceptional legal service while maintaining balance and wellbeing. She has over 20 years’ experience in property and business law, advising bodies corporate, managers, developers, and business owners across Queensland.

Vanessa combines technical expertise with a collaborative, solution-focused approach, earning her the trust of countless clients over her career.

Our Areas of Expertise

Whether you’re managing a building, buying or selling property, or running a business, we provide clarity and guidance every step of the way.

  • Management Rights

    Sale and purchase, renewals, agreements, dispute resolution, compliance advice.

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  • Body Corporate

    Caretaking agreements, by-laws, statutory obligations, and committee support.

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  • Property Law & Conveyancing

    Residential and commercial conveyancing, leases, easements, titles and registration.

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  • Business Law

    Business sales and purchases, partnership/shareholder agreements, commercial contracts.

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“When it comes to property law, conveyancing, and body corporate matters, Vanessa Sciortino from Quartz Legal QLD is our go-to woman.

Vanessa is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about delivering the best outcomes for her clients. We have no hesitation recommending her to our wonderful community. If you’re buying, selling, or need legal advice—get in touch with Vanessa today!”

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Blog Articles

For insights, news, and practical tips on property, business, and body corporate law.

Articles
Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Regime Has Commenced
Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Regime Has Commenced

On 1 August 2025, Queensland’s property landscape fundamentally changed. The new seller disclosure regime applies to almost all freehold property sales—residential or commercial, freestanding or within a community titles scheme. This marks a clear move away from the traditional buyer beware model towards a framework where the seller must declare. The result: greater consistency and certainty for buyers, but also higher compliance risks for sellers.

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Fact Sheet: Getting Your Business Ready For Sale
Fact Sheet: Getting Your Business Ready For Sale

Before you consider listing your business for sale, there are some key things you want to make sure are in order. Generally, many of the issues identified during a transaction can be resolved; however, checking everything before listing will assist your sale proceeding to go far smoother.

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Who's Who in the Zoo – The 3 Ws of Management Rights
Who's Who in the Zoo – The 3 Ws of Management Rights

Unlike other conveyancing transactions, management rights matters have more parties than people realise and can often confuse: Who is who; Who can talk to who; and Why certain people cannot talk to others. It is a pretty important paradigm to understand and one that is often misunderstood, even by experienced advisers. Let’s take a look…

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Key dates in Management Rights Agreements - Have you set your reminders?
Key dates in Management Rights Agreements - Have you set your reminders?

Managers of management rights businesses have lots to do daily, weekly and monthly, not to mention all the additional requirements the past few years have brought about, so it’s easy to see how managers could overlook the key dates in their agreements. We are here to remind you that it is time to grab your agreements and check all your key dates, and set some reminders.

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Business Adjustments: Letting Commissions and Other Income
Business Adjustments: Letting Commissions and Other Income

The final matter is the adjustment of the income from letting business (ie. Letting commissions and other income). These adjustments are usually agreed upon between you and the Seller at the pre-settlement tuition. I do not have access to the books of the business and as such, they remain your responsibility.

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Why Clients Trust Us

We combine decades of experience with a collaborative, educational approach. Our goal is to empower clients with clear advice, practical strategies, and confidence to make informed decisions — whether it’s a property transaction, management rights matter, or business deal.

  • “We had a fantastic experience with Vanessa at Quartz Legal for both our property sale and purchase. She was incredibly efficient, user-friendly, and handled everything with impeccable attention to detail. The process was smooth and timely, making what can often be stressful much easier. We highly recommend her services and will definitely use Quartz Legal again in the future.”

  • “Thank you for your advice and assistance with our purchase - I wish we had known you when we purchased our first management rights business - we have learnt so much from you.”

  • “My partner and I recently purchased our first home together, and we couldn't have been more grateful for the outstanding service provided by Vanessa throughout the entire process.

    From the very beginning, she was professional, proactive, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Her communication was flawless—always timely, clear, and reassuring. Whether it was explaining complex legal jargon in simple terms or chasing up necessary documentation, she handled everything with absolute efficiency and care. ”

  • “We felt informed and supported every step of the way, which made a typically stressful process feel seamless and even enjoyable. What truly sets Vanessa apart is her dedication to ensuring everything goes smoothly. She went above and beyond to meet tight deadlines, flag potential issues early, and ensure my interests were fully protected. Her knowledge of property law is top-tier, and her guidance was consistently spot-on.

    Thanks to Vanessa’s hard work, we are now happily settled into our new home. I can’t recommend Vanessa’s services highly enough—if you're looking for a conveyancer or solicitor who combines professionalism with a personal touch, look no further!”