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The increasingly sophisticated demands of commercial property clients and ever more complex legislation make the practice of commercial property law the province of true specialists. Hunt & Hunt knows the property industry, the marketplace and the law. Our national property practice provides advice on all types of property transactions.

The experience of our property team spans from sales and purchases, leasing and licensing, developments and due diligence through to structuring, syndication, financing and taxation-gained from acting in a variety of commercial, retail and industrial projects.

Our property team draws on its knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of clients including corporate and institutional owners, rural landholders, property developers, mortgage financiers, private client owners, to resort/hotel owners. Matters that we have conducted and managed for these clients range from small, simple transactions to complicated, multi-million dollar projects.

We recognise that property transactions and related issues require a quick and effective response. Careful and efficient negotiation, clear communication and concise documentation are key features in our approach to property law.

The areas of expertise offered by our property team include:

Acquisition, development and disposal contracts Joint ventures
Building and construction contracts Liquor licensing
Commercial, industrial and retail property leasing and licensing Planning and environmental law
Consolidation and subdivisions Property trusts
Crown land native title Syndicated property investments
Due diligence                             Valuations, rates, land tax, GST, stamp duties and other property taxes and charges

For details of our property experience click here

For further information, contact Bill Hazlett.

Click here to download a Property fact sheet in PDF

Latest News

May 2010 Building and Construction update
21 May 2010 Changes to foreign investment rules
9 December 2009 Terminating Contracts & Reserving Rights
7 July 2009 An Important Warning for all Landlords, Tenants and Developers
29 May 2009 Future of the Duties Amendment Bill 2008
2 April 2009 Property_High_Court_curbs_compulsory_acquisition_powers_Apr09 (3).pdf
20 February 2009 Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) changes for residential property
27 January 2009 Property Building regulations
Winter 2008 Property Update
26 May 2008 Stamp Duty “Off the Plan” Changes

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