Property Law

Case Study - Check Out What Our Clients Say About Us!

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.

Compulsory Acquisition: Will I be compensated?

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!

Airspace Rights

Airspace Rights

It may initially seem that a crane using your airspace will have little impact on how you use and enjoy your land, however, there are a number of important issues that must be addressed if you are to have certainty and peace of mind over what could end up being a costly and ongoing interference if limits and requirements are not established.

Compulsory Acquisition - An Introduction

Compulsory Acquisition - An Introduction

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.). 

Why do you need a Will? - Your Questions Answered Series

Why do you need a Will? - Your Questions Answered Series

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!

Put and Call Options

Put and Call Options

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.

Is it a Retail Shop Lease? - Your Questions Answered Series

Is it a Retail Shop Lease? - Your Questions Answered Series

In Queensland, a Retail Shop Lease affords tenants a number of legislative protections that a Commercial Lease does not. Let us help you discern whether your business requires a Retail Shop Lease.

Avoiding unintended consequences in s38 PLA Applications

Avoiding unintended consequences in s38 PLA Applications

Orders sought when appointing statutory trustees to sell a disputed jointly-owned property must be carefully worded to avoid unintended consequences and costs. 

3 critical considerations when drafting Section 38 PLA Applications

3 critical considerations when drafting Section 38 PLA Applications

For lawyers in disputed property matters considering a Section 38 Property Law Act application – here are 3 critical considerations prior to making the application to the Court.

2018 QLS Conveyancing Conference - with Simon LaBlack

Simon presenting at the Conveyancing Conference

Earlier this month, Simon presented to the profession at the 2018 QLS Conveyancing Conference.

It was great to see some other Ipswich practitioners and directors in the room as well taking the time to keep up to date with the changes occurring in the Property space.

Simon certainly enjoys his role as a Property Law Specialist particularly when having the honour to address our colleagues and educate them on how Property will be transacted into the future.

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With PEXA and Queensland Law Society.