How to co-own property without conflict, confusion, or costly mistakes
Buying property with family or friends is becoming increasingly common in today’s market. It’s an exciting achievement, but without the right legal framework co-owning property can lead to conflict, financial stress, and damaged relationships. You shouldn’t have to choose between getting into the property market and protecting your relationships with the people you care about. […]
Australia’s new AML/CTF rules: what changes from 1 July 2026
If you have engaged a lawyer, accountant, conveyancer or real estate agent recently, you may already have been asked for more identification than usual. From 1 July 2026, those asks become standard practice across the profession. Your advisers will need to verify who you are. They will also ask about the source of funds in […]
Conveyancing, real property purchase/buy (purchaser).
Deal with your real estate Conveyancing – Purchase a property We help property buyers complete their purchase with contract review, searches, and settlement management from offer to title registration. Buying property is one of the largest financial commitments most people make. Contract conditions, searches, finance approvals, and settlement all require careful legal management. We act […]
Conveyancing, real property sale/sell (vendor).
Deal with your real estate Conveyancing – sell your property We help property vendors prepare the contract of sale, manage the purchaser’s conditions, and coordinate settlement so the transaction completes on time. Selling property involves more than accepting an offer. The contract must be correctly prepared, the purchaser’s conditions managed within their deadlines, and settlement […]
Conveyancing, dealing with property pursuant to an agreement or Court orders.
Deal with your real estate Conveyance a legally required property transfer We handle property transfers required by legal agreements or court orders, ensuring the conveyancing is completed correctly and any applicable stamp duty concessions are claimed. Property transfers required by a court order or binding legal agreement follow a different process to a standard sale. […]
Transfer real property to trust.
Deal with your real estate Transfer your property into a trust We handle the transfer of real property into a trust structure, managing the stamp duty position, trustee declaration, and conveyancing to complete the transfer correctly. Transferring property into a trust involves stamp duty, land tax implications, and conveyancing that differs from a standard sale. […]
Transfer real property to a ‘Farm Trust’ (section 71CC SA).
Deal with your real estate Transfer property to a farm trust We help farming families transfer farm property into a farm trust structure. South Australia provides a stamp duty exemption for transfers of farm property to certain farm trusts, but the exemption has strict eligibility requirements that must be met. The property, the trust structure, […]
Property co-ownership / landholding agreement.
Deal with your real estate Property co-ownership agreement We prepare co-ownership and landholding agreements that set out how co-owners hold property, manage costs, and resolve disputes or exit the arrangement. Buying property with another person creates a co-ownership relationship that is not governed by a single document unless one is prepared. Without a co-ownership agreement, […]
Neighbour dispute / residential tenancy dispute.
Deal with your real estate Neighbour dispute / residential tenancy dispute. We advise on neighbour disputes and residential tenancy disputes, helping you understand your legal position and resolve the matter without unnecessary escalation. Disputes with neighbours or between landlords and tenants are often more legally nuanced than they first appear. Acting without understanding your rights […]
Review and negotiation of access licence (licensor).
Deal with your real estate Review and negotiation of access licence (licensor). We prepare and negotiate access licences for property owners granting third parties the right to access or use part of their land. Granting access to your property for a utility, neighbour, or business creates a legal relationship that needs to be properly documented. […]