Did you know that a ‘constructing authority’ (such as the Council or State Government etc.) has the power to ‘take’ privately owned land to provide services and community amenities like parks, schools, hospitals, and roads.

Considering engaging a specialist property law consultant? This case study shows you the value that an accredited specialist in property law can bring to your firm.

Have you received notice that all or part of your land is required by an authority and they intend to compulsorily acquire it from you? 

Knowing about your compensation entitlements could make the world of difference!

Have you received notice that all or part of your land is required by an authority and they intend to compulsorily acquire it from you? 

If so, you should seek legal advice immediately so as to ensure that your position is protected and to ensure that you don't lose any rights that you may have (for example, some rights you may have are subject to strict time frames and may expire etc.). 

Disputes regarding easements can take various forms and involve many different questions of law and fact. Easement disputes of any form can have significant consequences for all parties involved and can have serious and irreversible effects on the ownership and value of the property involved.  

Easements come in all shapes and sizes, can be registered or unregistered and can be given by agreement or forced upon a land owner. It is no surprise therefore that easements can cause tensions between land owners.

To help you understand your rights and obligations we look at the threshold question of what is and is not an easement.

As part of our Your Questions Answered Series, we are answering some key questions most of our clients have about their will.

Critically, even a basic will saves much expense and family stress in the event of a sudden (or anticipated) death – and is of great assistance to your family in a time of devastating grief and sadness.

Your estate matters, plan ahead to protect your family’s interests!

Options are a commonly used vehicle for developers acquiring development sites. However, option agreements attract a variety of complex legal issues that should be addressed carefully in order to ensure that the option will operate as intended and not cause problematic flow on issues.

It is strongly recommended that landlords seek legal advice and engage experienced property lawyers to issue effective notices to remedy breach – the potential consequences of the alternative are too serious.

The recent QLD Supreme Court decision of Sentinel Citilink Pty Ltd v PS Citilink Pty Ltd [2018] QSC 239 (the “Citilink Case”) raises some critical issues for property lawyers in completing Land Registry Form 1 & Form 24.