Property law

Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Our team offers expert residential conveyancing services to ensure a smooth and stress-free transaction, whether you are a first home buyer, an investor building your property portfolio or a real estate agent looking for the best way to assist your clients.

Our services in this area include:

• Structuring advice on the purchasing entity
• Preparing and/or reviewing offers;
• Preparing and/or reviewing and negotiating the terms of sale and purchase documentation [including put and call option agreements];
• Completing legal due diligence;
• Providing advice in relation to eligibility for grants or concessions;
• Providing advice in relation to Transfer Duty;
• Advice in relation to Foreign Investment Review [FIRB] applications and approvals;
• Attending to all matters required for Settlement.

We know that no two transactions are the same, and it’ is essential to have an experienced lawyer on your team to guide you through the complexities [and the inevitable highs and lows of the process].

Whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing commercial property, our team brings extensive industry knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring your transaction proceeds smoothly and efficiently.

Our services in this area include:

• Structuring advice on the purchasing entity
• Preparing and/or reviewing preliminary agreements [i.e. heads of agreement, letters of intent];
• Preparing and/or reviewing and negotiating the terms of sale and purchase documentation [including put and call option agreements];
• Completing legal due diligence;
• Providing advice in relation to Transfer Duty;
• Advice in relation to Foreign Investment Review [FIRB] applications and approvals;
• Attending to all matters required for Settlement.

Rural property transactions come with their own unique set of challenges. Our team is well-versed in handling these complexities, providing you with expert legal support every step of the way.

Having acted for sellers and buyers on a number of large transactions [including  a deal of over $500 million to a multinational organisation], our team are experts in this area and known for taking a commercial approach while remaining practical at all times.

Our services in this area include:

• Preparing and/or reviewing preliminary agreements [i.e. heads of agreement, letter of intent];
• Preparing and/or reviewing and negotiating the terms of sale and purchase documentation [including put and call option agreements];
• Assisting with the acquisition, leasing, transfer and/or management of water assets.
• Assistance with obtaining ministerial consent for crown land transfers;
• Completing legal due diligence;
• Conveyancing on the purchase and sale of rural properties;
• Advice in relation to Foreign Investment Review [FIRB] applications and approvals;
• Attending to all matters required for Settlement.

The team has extensive experience in all types of leases and leasing transactions, having acted for landlords and tenants in a vast range of different types of leases throughout Australia.

Our services in this area include:

• Preparing and assisting landlords with negotiating lease documents [including agreements to lease, leases, disclosure statements, and incentive agreements] for shopping centres, office buildings, and standalone commercial and retail tenancies;
• Leasing portfolio management for landlords;
• Reviewing and assisting tenants with negotiating lease documents for commercial and retail tenancies.
• Assisting landlords and tenants with lease assignments and lease variations.
• General advice on leasing matters [including in relation to rights and obligations under lease documents and the Retail Shop Leases Act].

Whether you’re looking to develop or subdivide property, our team provides comprehensive legal services to guide you through the complex processes involved.

Our services in this area include:

• Structuring advice on the development entity
• Preparing and negotiating Joint Venture agreements [including with landowners and/or other developers];
• Site acquisition and due diligence;
• Negotiating with neighbouring landowners [including to assist with securing easements for access and/or pursuant to DA conditions];
• Preparing off the plan Contracts and Disclosure Statements [including by coordinating the surveyor, architect, body corporate manager, builder and other interested parties to obtain the documentation required for disclosure];
• Legal sign off for development finance certification;
• Assistance with the conveyancing on each property within the Development; and
• Registration of documents with the Titles Registry.

Managing or investing in manufactured home parks involves unique legal considerations. Our team provides expert guidance to ensure your interests are protected and transactions are handled efficiently.

Having acted for operator of one of Queensland largest Manufactured Home Parks [including in relation to their sale to a multinational organisation], our team are experts in this area in acting for both operators and residents.

Our services in this area include:

• Preparing and/or reviewing park leases and management agreements;
• Preparing and/or reviewing site agreements;
• Preparing and/or reviewing home sale agreements;
• Preparing and/or reviewing disclosure documents and community rules;
• Preparing and/or reviewing home supply and installation agreements;
• Liaising with operators and residents throughout the process;
• Advising on planning, development and environmental compliance;
• Implementing site rent increases;
• Assisting with disputes between operators and residents; and
• Providing advice on statutory compliance.

Navigating the legal complexities of retirement villages requires specialized knowledge. Our team offers dedicated services to ensure that your rights and interests are well-protected.

Entry into a retirement village can be under a lease/licence or freehold ownership and it is important that you understand the differences and any risks associated with the different type of ownership.

Our services in this area include:

• Preparing and/or reviewing Retirement Village leases and supplementary documents [including any statutory forms];
• General advice on retirement village matters [including in relation to rights and obligations under the lease documents and the Retirement Villages Act].
• Assisting with disputes between operators and residents; and

Providing advice on statutory compliance.

Managing community and strata title properties involves understanding complex legal frameworks. Our team provides expert services to help you navigate these frameworks effectively.

Our services in this area include:

• Assisting to establish a new Community Title Scheme
• Preparing and/or reviewing new or subsequent Community Management Statements;
• Assisting with the sale or transfer of exclusive use allocations in Community Title Schemes;
• Providing advice on contraventions of By-Laws;
• Preparing and/or reviewing Caretaker and Letting Agreements; and
• Providing advice on statutory compliance.

Easements and covenants can significantly impact property use and value. Our team provides detailed legal services to help you understand and manage these property rights.

Our services in this area include:

• Preparing and easements and covenant documents and registering with the Titles Registry;
• Arranging for the surrender of easements and covenants with the Titles Registry;
• Assisting with negotiations to secure easement rights over neighbouring properties [including to facilitate property development – with access and/or to comply with approval conditions];
• Providing general advice on easements and covenants which burden or benefit a property at any stage [including on the rights and obligations and restrictions that may impact use].