PROPERTY + CONVEYANCING

Property transaction specialists.

If you’re looking to purchase or sell residential or commercial property, or in the process of sub-dividing land for development purposes, it’s critical to have the experience of a property lawyer their to manage risk.

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Acquiring property invariably involves paying a substantial sum of money. And so extensive due diligence is critical. A property might not be what it seems. Restrictive covenants may prohibit an owner from carring out works at their property. The location of easements might also prove problemative. Our lawyers complete two complimentary contract reviews (excludes off-the-plan contracts).

    Please complete the contact us form below to arrange a complimentary contract review.

  • Our role is to ask you the right questions about your property, to ensure that any vendor statement we prepare makes adequate disclosure of all matters the law requires. Failing to prepare a vendor statement compliant with legislation can give your purchaser the right to cancel the contract (and be returned their deposit) before settlement. In such a case, your selling agent may still make a claim against you for payment of their sales commission. It's therefore essential that you engage an experienced property lawyer to prepare your sale documentation.

  • Transfering property to a self-managed superfund is complex. Legislation with respect to holding property within an SMSF is critical for your lawyer to understand.

    Our lawyers have acted for countless clients who wish to acquire property as trustee for their SMSF. Our lawyers understand what your accountant will need to ensure your acquisition is compliant with your auditors requirements, to avoid the risk of penalties being issued for non-compliance.

  • Property developes require a firm with the resources necessary to expeditiously complete the lodgement of subdivision applications, together with the preparation of sale contracts and vendor statements for multiple lots. We partner with developers of all kinds. Whether you are completing a two lot sub-division, or multi-lot high volume land sub-division, we are equipped to streamline the process for you to ensure you maximise the value of your development and don't miss selling opportunities.

  • If you consider it necessary to transfer property into the sole name of your spouse, our lawyers are here to ensure that you take advantage of any available State Revenue Office concessions and/or exemptions from paying stamp duty.

    Feel free to complete the contact form to arrange a no-obligation initial consultation.

  • If your relationship has come to an end, and terms of settlement have been reached as between you and your former spouse, our lawyers act quickly to ensure that any agreed property transfer is processed expeditiously, so that you can move on from what is often a emotionally burdensome process.

Property Team

  • Jackson Barrett

    Senior Lawyer

    Aside from commercial law, Jackson's primary area of practice is property law. Jackson has helped hundreds of purchasers understand the property they are buying, prior to entering into a formal sale contract. Jackson works frequently with developers and their financial advisors to ensure a development is conducted holistically, taking into account the broader implications of development planning.

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  • Ciara Molloy

    Lawyer

    Ciara regulalry advises clients pre-purchase, and assists vendors in the course of ensuring they comply with their disclosure obligations prior to selling property. Ciara handles hundreds of settlements each year and exceptional at multi tasking to ensure our settlements proceed without delay. Our clients are incredibly grateful that Ciara's attention to detail and organisational skills see settlements proceed on time, every time.

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  • David Young

    Consultant Lawyer

    David acts in high value, complex property transactions and, with fifty years of experience behind him, knows what a buyer needs to carefully consider before entering into any property transaction. David also assists vendors in the course of deciding whether to sell, and whether their sale may attract certain taxation liabilities. Like all of us, David works collaboratively with accountants to ensure rounded outcomes for clients.

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  • Jessica Grizancic

    Paralegal

    Jessica works at Haines and Polites on a part time basis, whilst studying a bachelor of laws at Monash University. Jess is a key part of our property law team, ensuring that client enquiries are dealth with efficiently and ensuring electronic settlements are organised well in advance of due settlement dates. Jess has shown unlimited potential and will no doubt forge a meaninful career as a lawyer.

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Contact us.

reception@hplaw.com.au
(03) 9670 5085

Level 8, 179 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000