Buying/Selling Real Estate: Conveyancing

“Conveyancing” is the term applied to the buying and selling any type of real estate. But ever changing laws and procedures now have a substantial affect on this process.

No matter whether it be a residential home or commercial or rural property, or whether you are buying or selling, the process should be as stress free and orderly as possible.

Our firm has the experience to guide you through the conveyance to ensure you are satisfied and happy with the outcome. We are always up to date with relevant laws and procedures and our experienced and dedicated conveyancing team is focused on providing you with a professional and timely conveyancing service.

Off the Plan Purchase/Sale

Melbourne has always been an attractive place to live and now, more than ever, this city has become a desirable cosmopolitan “hub” that many of us proudly call “home”.

High and medium density unit developments offer an attractive and affordable way to have our own little “piece” of this great city.

An “Off the Plan” purchase is exactly what the name implies. A unit development may only be a fantastic drawing or concept, but is more attractive to buyers because of the substantial savings in stamp duty – a definite advantage over established property. However, developers and purchasers need to be aware of the many legal and contractual obligations that could apply when buying or selling property in this way.

So, no matter whether you are a buyer or seller, our conveyancing team has the expertise to explain and guide you through this process to ensure you understand all the relevant points about your transaction.

Family Law

The breakdown of a marriage can be stressful and daunting. Often, property division issues and child welfare and maintenance matters need to be resolved. The process can be protracted, complicated and sometimes costly.

But we can guide you through the necessary steps and explain the various options available to you. We can assist you to finalise the matter with the least delay and with an outcome suitable to you.

Leasing:

Commercial leasing is now mostly regulated by the Government of Victoria. Generally speaking there are two types of commercial leases: those that fall within the Retail Leases Act 2003 and those that do not.

For “non Retail Leases Act” leases, the lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant falls mainly on contractual obligations between the parties under the “common law” (that is: law made by a Judge through a court case).

But Retail Leases Act leases fall within the Retail Leases Act 2003 legislation and that means that the provisions of that Act virtually override any common law position that may otherwise apply in a Retail Leases Act lease.

This means that not only must the landlord and the tenant be mindful of what they agree to, they must also ensure their lease is correctly categorised and that the lease provisions do not contain ambiguities and discrepancies that could lead to unnecessary, costly and time consuming disputes.

There is a mistaken belief that under a Retail Leases Act lease, the tenant pays the landlord’s lawyer for producing the lease. Our experience also tells us there are several other general misconceptions about leases.

Our firm is up to date with all the relevant legislation regarding Retail Leases Act leases and we have many years experience in producing lease documents for our landlord clients. We can also assist in the transfer of leases and advising tenants on their leasehold rights and responsibilities.

As well, we can advise on dispute resolution procedures available with commercial leases and discuss the best course of action to achieve your preferred outcome.

So, whether you are a landlord or tenant; whether the lease comes under the Retail Leases Act 2003 or not, or if you are involved in a lease transfer or dispute, we can help you decide the best way to handle your leasing concerns.

Wills and Probate

The passing of our loved ones can be a time of great sorrow. But it can also be a time of increased stress and anxiety for those left to deal with estates and entitlements.

We can help you with this. From making a Will to dealing with the Estate, we are here to guide and advise you on the best way of dealing with these issues.

So if you are looking to having a Will prepared, consider drawing upon our many years of experience in this field and let us assist you in ensuring your Will reflects your desires and wishes. Similarly, we would be happy to assist you in any Probate or Will related matters.