Property

property 1Our Practitioners in property law have assisted clients with an extensive array of property law matters. From complicated property development matters to simplistic leases our aim is always to offer practical solutions, with cost-effective outcomes.

Our further aim with property transactions is to offer a comprehensive and all encompassing service - to treat the transaction as a whole and not in isolation of other important matters and parties involved in the transaction.

In the case of our property developer clients, for example, we understand the necessity and importance of other professionals who play a vital role in fulfilling our client's requirements on a development. Accordingly, we take the approach of dealing and consulting with our client's surveyors, valuers, engineers, town planners, property managers, accountants, environmental experts, builders and other advisors to ensure our client's rights are protected at all times throughout the transaction.

We view it as imperative to undertaking such a comprehensive approach in the dynamic, competitive and ever-expanding property market in Queensland.

"Whatever the property transaction, our aim is always to achieve a positive and efficient resolution."

Areas of Practice

  • Conveyancing and Acquisitions
  • Sales and Acquisitions of Commercial, industrial and Retail Properties (shopping Centres; hotels/motels; childcare centres) – expert advice when purchasing such properties in Strata Title or “off-the-plan”.
  • Residential Buildings for Development
  • Land for Development
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.

Leasing

Acting for Landlord and Tenant in Commercial, Industrial and Retail Leasing: drafting, renewing and assignments of leases

  • Lease disputes and Arbitration
  • Rental Reviews
  • Expert Advice under the Retail Shop Leases Act
  • Licenses to Occupy

Development

  • property acquisitions
  • property sub-division
  • Unit and Town House developments
  • due diligence investigations
  • Commercial Property Developments
  • Mixed Use Developments
  • stamp duty, GST and taxation issues affecting developments
  • Dealing with regulatory authorities regarding changes of use; approved use; development approvals and conditions
  • Advising on Managed Investment Schemes


Body Corporate and Management Rights

  • Advising Body Corporates
  • Debt Collection for Body Corporate
  • Dealing and Advising on Disputes
  • Attending and advising on Body Corporate Meetings
  • Acting for Managers in the Sale or Purchase of Management Rights

Other Matters

  • Resumptions of Land
  • License Agreements
  • Advice and Preparation of Mortgages
  • Advice on taking Security Over Property
  • Dealing with Contamination Issues
  • Caveats
  • Granting and Taking Easements

Please contact our property law team if we can be of assistance to you.