Property Development & Subdivisions

Property development requires careful planning and compliant legal structures at every stage. Our property team advises developers, investors and landowners on subdivision, titling and related property rights so projects can proceed smoothly and with reduced risk.

• Subdivisions - We manage subdivision matters from initial advice through to registration of new titles. This includes preparing and reviewing agreements, liaising with surveyors and other advisers, addressing planning and title issues, and attending to lodgement and registration requirements. Our aim is to help you keep your project on timetable while meeting all legal obligations.​

• Property development - We assist with contracts and compliance for a wide range of development projects, from small infill developments to multi‑lot or mixed‑use projects. Our services include contract drafting and review, due diligence on title and planning issues, and coordination with your financier and consultants. We focus on structuring arrangements that support your commercial objectives and manage risk.​

• Owners corporation (strata title) - For projects involving an owners corporation, we ensure compliance with owners corporation and strata management laws. We prepare and review plans, rules and related documentation, advise on management and maintenance responsibilities, and explain how costs and obligations are shared between lot owners. This helps set up the scheme for effective long‑term management.​

• Stratum title conversions - Converting properties from stratum to strata title can improve marketability and simplify ownership structures. We guide you through the conversion process, working with surveyors and other professionals to prepare the required documentation and liaise with authorities. Our team addresses issues early so the transition is as efficient as possible.​

• Boundary realignments and NICO subdivisions - Boundary realignments and not‑in‑common‑ownership (NICO) subdivisions require careful attention to title, ownership and planning requirements. We advise on the most suitable approach for your objectives, prepare and review documents, and manage lodgement and registration steps. This helps ensure that adjusted boundaries and ownership arrangements are legally sound.​

• Restrictive covenants and easements - Restrictive covenants and easements can significantly affect how land may be used and accessed. We help you understand existing covenants and easements, advise on their impact on your development, and assist with variations, removals or new arrangements where appropriate. Our advice aims to protect the value and usability of your land.​

• Partition agreements - Where property is co‑owned, partition agreements can be used to divide land between owners in a structured way. We prepare and negotiate partition agreements, advise on stamp duty and tax considerations, and coordinate with your other advisers. This allows co‑owners to realign or separate their interests with clarity and legal certainty.