The Aitken Partners’ Property Law Team has a wealth of relevant experience and expertise.
Property law is a significant part of our overall practice. We see our role as being one of adding real value to clients with insights and by offering truly commercial solutions, not just one of processing and producing documentation.
Our Property Law Team has vast experience in advising on:
- The sale and purchase of property.
- Leasing and licensing (including Retail Leases).
- Valuations in relation to disputes.
- Building and construction contracts for both builders and private clients.
- Security advice, mortgages, mortgage enforcement and mortgagee sales.
- Adverse possession and fencing disputes.
- Easement and covenant variation and removal.
- Revenue legislation including duties and land tax objections.
- Disputes surrounding leases and purchases.
- Compulsory acquisition.
The team works closely with clients to achieve their commercial and investment objectives. Our aim is to be timely, cost effective and build long term relationships with our clients.
Subdivision and Development
Read MoreOur Property Lawyer Team can help guide you through the process of the development of land and can advise in relation to the following:
- Acquisition of land.
- Development structures and joint ventures.
- Planning and local government issues including zoning and permitted uses, section 173 agreements, easements and other requirements of referral authorities.
- Planning permit applications, dealing with objections and negotiating with the responsible and referral authorities, VCAT hearings.
- Plans of subdivision and consolidation, including dealing with common property.
- Preparation of off the plan sales contracts and associated special conditions.
- Preparation of owners corporation documentation including their establishment, meeting minutes, special rules and lease/licences of common property.
Leasing
Read MoreWe advise landlords and tenants in relation to residential tenancies, commercial and retail tenancies, industrial and farming land. Our Property Lawyers have experience in all aspects of leasing, including:
- Preparation of agreements for lease and leases.
- The application of contractual and equitable principles to leases.
- Retail leasing and disclosure.
- Landlord and Tenant’s fixtures and improvements.
- Renewal of leases.
- Termination and surrender of leases.
- Breaches of lease, including remedies and appropriate notices.
- Requirements for make good.
- VCAT applications.
Complex Property Issues
Read MoreOur Property Lawyer Team has more than 30 years of experience in solving specific, unusual and complex property related matters in areas such as:
- Security advice, priority agreements, enforcement proceedings and mortgagee sales.
- Taxation advice, compliance and objections.
- Covenant and easement variation and removal.
- Adverse possession.
- Contaminated land and EPA compliance.
- Building defect and owner builder advice.
- Water rights, allocations and licensing issues.
- Compulsory acquisition and valuations law.
- Caveats, warrants, notices of action and other title issues.
How we work with you.
Initial Consultation
Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your situation, understand your needs, and receive initial advice
Strategic Planning
We develop a tailored legal strategy outlining the steps, timeline, and necessary documentation to achieve your goals
Resolution and Support
We execute the plan, representing you in negotiations or proceedings, keeping you informed, and ensuring your rights are protected
We’re behind you. Every step of the way.
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Expert Guidance in Property Law & Transactions
Our team provides expert legal advice on property transactions, leasing, and disputes, ensuring your rights and interests are protected. Whether you’re buying, selling, developing, or dealing with a property-related legal matter, we offer clear, practical guidance to simplify the legal process. If disputes arise, our property law specialists are ready to assist with negotiations, mediation, and litigation when necessary.
Tailored Legal Solutions for Your Property Needs
Every property matter is unique, and our advice is tailored to suit your specific circumstances. Whether you're dealing with residential or commercial property transactions, leasing agreements, or disputes, our property law team takes a strategic and practical approach to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Selling a disputed property can be complex. It often requires court approval or agreement between the parties involved in the dispute.
The specific court depends on the location and the nature of the dispute. It could be a local court, a state court, or in some cases, a specialised land court.
Property disputes can take anywhere from several months to several years to resolve, depending on the complexity and the chosen resolution method.
Property assessments can usually be challenged through a formal appeal process with the local tax assessor's office.
Yes, property disputes are typically classified as civil cases.
Yes, there are often statutes of limitations that restrict the time within which a property line dispute can be initiated. These vary by jurisdiction.
You can usually check with the local land records office or registry to see if any legal notices, liens, or caveats have been filed against the property.
You should consider legal action when all other attempts at resolution (negotiation, mediation) have failed, and you have a strong legal basis for your claim.
A boundary dispute is a disagreement between neighbors about the location of their shared property line.
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