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03 · Property, Conveyancing & Real Estate

Protecting your property interests from transaction to ownership.

Property transactions are significant investments. The right legal advice helps you acquire, develop, transfer and protect property with confidence.

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We provide comprehensive property and conveyancing services to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, investors, companies and institutions, throughout the transaction lifecycle: from preliminary negotiations and due diligence to agreements, completion, registration and post-completion matters.

A property may appear attractive while concealing legal or financial complications. Before you commit, we help you establish who owns the property, whether the title is genuine and transferable, whether there are charges, cautions or other encumbrances, and whether all consents and approvals are in place.

Our services

01

Sale & Purchase of Property

We make sure clients understand the transaction before they commit, and stay protected through completion.

  • Preparation and review of sale agreements
  • Negotiation of contractual terms
  • Legal due diligence
  • Verification of ownership
  • Searches and investigation of title
  • Identification of encumbrances and restrictions
  • Completion documentation
  • Transfer and registration
  • Post-completion matters
02

Property Due Diligence

Never purchase property without establishing exactly what you are buying and who has the legal right to sell it.

  • Official searches
  • Verification of title and ownership
  • Review of title documents
  • Encumbrances, charges and cautions
  • Rates and rent considerations
  • Land-use considerations
  • Survey and boundary issues
  • Existing leases and tenancies
  • Development and planning considerations
03

Conveyancing & Property Transfers

End-to-end conveyancing for residential, commercial and investment property.

  • Sale and purchase transactions
  • Transfers of property
  • Registration of instruments
  • Discharges of charge
  • Transfers by way of gift
  • Transfers pursuant to succession
  • Subdivision and amalgamation matters
  • Post-registration matters
04

Commercial Property

Advice that considers both the legal and the commercial implications of a transaction.

  • Acquisition and disposal of commercial property
  • Commercial leases
  • Development agreements
  • Property investment transactions
  • Property financing and security
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Property management agreements
  • Commercial property disputes
05

Residential Property

Helping individuals and families make important property decisions with clarity and confidence.

  • Purchase and sale of residential property
  • Apartments and sectional properties
  • Transfer of residential land
  • Title verification and searches
  • Sale agreements
  • Mortgage-related transactions
  • Transfers within families
06

Land Transactions & Land Law

Careful attention to ownership, tenure, use, documentation and regulatory requirements.

  • Land acquisition and transfers
  • Title issues
  • Boundary disputes
  • Easements and rights of way
  • Restrictions and cautions
  • Land subdivisions and amalgamation
  • Adverse claims and occupation issues
  • Land disputes
07

Leases & Tenancy Matters

Clear lease arrangements that minimise uncertainty and future disputes.

  • Drafting and reviewing leases
  • Commercial and residential leases
  • Lease renewals
  • Assignment and transfer of leases
  • Landlord and tenant rights
  • Termination and breach of lease
  • Recovery and enforcement
08

Mortgages, Charges & Property Finance

Our banking experience informs our advice on financing, security and enforcement.

  • Mortgages and charges
  • Further charges and discharges
  • Property-backed financing
  • Security documentation
  • Guarantees
  • Enforcement of security
  • Redemption of securities
09

Property Development

Identifying legal risks early and structuring development transactions appropriately.

  • Land acquisition
  • Development agreements
  • Joint venture arrangements
  • Construction-related contracts
  • Property financing
  • Sale of units
  • Regulatory matters
  • Dispute resolution
10

Joint Ventures & Property Investment

Clear documentation at the start of an investment prevents significant disputes later.

  • Property joint ventures
  • Development partnerships
  • Investment and ownership structures
  • Profit-sharing arrangements
  • Exit arrangements
  • Investor rights
11

Sectional Properties & Apartments

Understanding both the unit you are buying and the legal framework of the wider development.

  • Purchase and sale of sectional units
  • Review of sectional property documentation
  • Title and ownership verification
  • Transfer of sectional units
  • Service charge considerations
  • Lease and management arrangements
Our Approach

How we work on property & conveyancing matters.

Thorough due diligence

We investigate the legal status of property before completion.

Clear documentation

Agreements that reflect the parties' intentions and protect our client.

Commercial awareness

The financial implications of a transaction, not merely its legal form.

Attention to completion

We follow the transaction through completion and registration.

Who We Serve

Advice tailored to your circumstances.

Individual buyers and sellersHomeowners and familiesEntrepreneurs and SMEsProperty developersProperty investorsLandownersCompanies and partnershipsFinancial institutionsLandlords and tenantsEstate administrators and beneficiaries