Property Law

Property law affects how you buy, sell, lease, and manage residential and commercial property. Whether you are purchasing your first home, investing, developing land, or dealing with a dispute, property transactions involve significant financial and legal risk.

Through Advisent, you can connect with property lawyers across Australia who advise on transactions, disputes, and ongoing property obligations.

What does property law cover?

Property law applies to a wide range of real estate and land-related matters. Common areas include:

• Buying and selling residential property
• Commercial property transactions
• Conveyancing
• Off-the-plan purchases
• Leasing and retail shop leases
• Strata and body corporate matters
• Easements and boundary issues
• Property development and subdivisions
• Property disputes and litigation
• Stamp duty and related transfer issues

Whether you are acting as a buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant, property law shapes your rights and responsibilities at every stage.

When should you speak to a property lawyer?

Many people only seek legal advice after a contract has already been signed. In practice, early advice before you commit can help identify risks and avoid costly problems later.

You should consider speaking to a property lawyer if you are:

• Buying or selling a home
• Entering into a commercial lease
• Purchasing an investment property
• Building or developing land
• Involved in a boundary or access dispute
• Facing issues with a landlord or tenant
• Unsure about contract terms or settlement obligations

Early advice can help you understand your position before you are legally bound.

Buying and selling property

Property transactions often involve tight timeframes, detailed contracts, and significant financial commitment. A property lawyer can help you navigate the process with greater confidence. This may include:

• Reviewing contracts before you sign
• Advising on special conditions
• Conducting due diligence searches
• Managing settlement and transfer
• Advising on risks specific to your property

Clear advice at each step helps reduce the risk of unexpected issues after settlement.

Leasing and tenancy matters

Leasing arrangements can affect long-term financial commitments for both landlords and tenants. Disputes often arise over rent, repairs, termination, and lease terms.

A property lawyer can help with:

• Preparing and reviewing lease agreements
• Advising on rights and obligations under a lease
• Resolving disputes between landlords and tenants
• Advising on termination and enforcement options
• Handling retail and commercial leasing issues

Understanding your lease before problems arise can prevent costly disputes later.

Property disputes

Property disputes can involve neighbours, owners, developers, landlords, tenants, or body corporates. These disputes can affect both the value and use of your property.

Common disputes include:

• Boundary and fencing disputes
• Easements and access issues
• Building and defect disputes
• Strata and body corporate disagreements
• Contract disputes following a sale
• Lease enforcement disputes

Not all disputes need to go to court. Early legal advice can often lead to practical resolution through negotiation.

How a property lawyer can help you

A property lawyer provides advice and representation across both transactions and disputes. Depending on your situation, this may include:

• Reviewing and preparing contracts
• Advising on property rights and obligations
• Managing conveyancing and settlement
• Assisting with leasing arrangements
• Representing you in negotiations
• Acting in court where required

The focus is on protecting your financial position and ensuring your property interests are properly managed.

Finding a property lawyer through Advisent

Choosing the right property lawyer can make a real difference to your transaction or dispute. Advisent makes it easier to compare and connect with property lawyers across Australia so you can choose with confidence.

If you are buying, selling, leasing, or dealing with a property dispute, you can connect with a property lawyer through Advisent.

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