Property Lawyers Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Property disputes and practical resolutions

A disagreement about land can affect how you use your property, your relationships and your plans for the future. We can review the title, agreements and correspondence, explain the issues and help you decide what to do next.

Our approach is to identify the outcome you need, consider the evidence and explore proportionate ways to resolve the problem. Where negotiation does not resolve a matter, we can discuss the available dispute process and the implications of taking further action.

Title and ownership changes

Changing who owns a property is not always as simple as changing a name on a document. The starting point is understanding the current ownership, the intended arrangement and the interests of everyone involved.

We assist with title and ownership changes, related-party transfers and arrangements between family members or business associates. We can coordinate the legal documents with your accountant, lender or other advisers where the transaction calls for additional financial or tax advice.

Easements, covenants and access rights

An easement or covenant can influence access, development and the practical use of land. We help owners understand the terms of the relevant documents and consider what a proposed change may mean.

Whether you are reviewing an existing arrangement, negotiating a new right over land or dealing with an access disagreement, we can explain the legal issues in the context of your property and your plans.

Development agreements and complex transactions

Development projects often involve more than one owner, financier, consultant or commercial partner. Clear agreements help everyone understand their responsibilities, the intended outcome and what happens if circumstances change.

We advise on development agreements, joint ventures and complex property contracts. Where a matter also involves approval conditions, land use or environmental issues, our planning and environment law services provide a connected starting point.

Commercial leases and commercial / property disputes

A lease or commercial property agreement should work for the business as well as the property. We assist landlords and tenants with lease negotiations, renewals, obligations, breaches and disputes.

We can also help with contractual and commercial property disagreements, looking at the available evidence, your commercial priorities and the cost of pursuing a resolution. For unpaid invoices and overdue accounts, visit our debt recovery page.

Buying or selling a property?

For ordinary residential and commercial purchases and sales, including contract reviews, seller disclosure, searches and settlement, visit our Conveyancing page. Keeping those services separate makes it easier to find the right advice for your transaction.

Has an authority approached you about your land?

A proposed acquisition can affect more than the area shown on a plan. We can help you consider access, the use of the remaining land and the legal options available to you. Read about our Land Acquisition & Resumption services.

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