Business & Property
Property law and conveyancing
Help with buying, selling or transferring property, from reviewing the contract to completing settlement. We explain the documents, key dates and obligations involved in your transaction.
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How we can help
- Buying property: review the contract and accompanying documents, and help you understand the steps ahead.
- Selling or transferring property: assist with transaction documents and explain the information needed from you.
- Settlement preparation: coordinate the legal steps within our engagement and help you keep track of dates and outstanding requirements.
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Specific matters we can assist with
Purchases, sales and auctions
Review contracts and vendor disclosure documents before signing or bidding, including special conditions, deposits and settlement arrangements.
Off-the-plan and newly built property
Consider proposed plans, completion provisions, variations and settlement notices for off-the-plan apartments, land and new homes.
Title, easements and owners corporations
Examine title restrictions, easements, covenants and owners corporation information that may affect use, costs or plans for the property.
Transfers and settlement
Assist with family or ownership transfers, lender coordination, adjustments and settlement documents, and discuss duty issues requiring attention.
Foreign buyer and development issues
Identify foreign investment approval and purchase conditions, and discuss legal documents for subdivision or development proposals.
Landlord, tenant and property disputes
Assist with rental agreements, bonds, repairs, possession, boundary or fencing disputes and disagreements concerning shared property.
Building contracts and project changes
Review building contracts, variations, progress claims, delays and completion terms for owners, builders and contractors, and discuss responsibilities when work is defective or incomplete.
Caveats and disputed title interests
Assess the interest claimed in land and the evidence supporting it when considering a caveat, removal request, adverse possession claim or other title dispute.
Planning, permits and development agreements
Review development agreements, planning conditions, permit disputes and contractual responsibilities between owners, developers, consultants and contractors.
Duty, land tax and notices
Review transaction documents, duty and land tax assessments, proposed objections and default notices. Identify issues that also require coordination with your accountant or other adviser.
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From enquiry to next steps
- Tell us about the matter: share the background, your main concern and any important dates.
- Agree the scope: discuss the documents, proposed work, fees and timing.
- Take the next step: once the engagement is confirmed, we proceed with the agreed work and keep you informed.
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Common questions
Can you review a contract before I sign?
Yes. Send the complete contract and tell us your proposed signing or auction date. We will confirm the review arrangements and timing.
Does the location of the property matter?
Yes. Requirements and transaction steps can differ by state or territory. Tell us where the property is located so we can confirm the assistance available for your transaction.
Discuss your circumstances
Tell us what you need help with, any relevant dates and your preferred language. We will discuss the matter and confirm the available assistance and engagement arrangements.