Property
We're experts in the full spectrum of property transactions.
Hunt & Hunt takes a commercial and practical approach to property matters. We have a rich history partnering with clients on all legal matters that apply to the property sector. From project inception through to completion and ongoing management, our focus is to add value beyond purely our technical expertise.
Our client base comprises developers; local and international investors; owners; landlords; property funds, not-for-profits, and all levels of government – local, state and Commonwealth as well as government agencies and statutory authorities.
From asset protection, comprehensive advice on transactions, implementation of strategies and structures that minimise property tax, to high volume conveyancing; our team is able to provide solutions that are practical and cost effective.
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of property sector transactions including:
- Acquisitions and sales, including due diligence and report preparation
- Agribusiness
- Building and construction contracts
- Compulsory acquisition
- Conveyancing
- Crown land leasing
- Leasing and licensing, including retail leasing and liquor licensing
- Native Title
- Owners corporation rules and disputes
- Planning and environmental law
- Property management and development
- Property trusts and joint venture structures
- State taxes, GST and capital gains tax advice
- Subdivisions, including community title
- Syndicated property investments
- Valuation disputes
- Water law sales and purchases.
Latest Insights
Don’t be Caught Out by FIRB
Because of the recent influx of overseas interest in the Australian real estate market, owners and investors need to be familiar with the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) requirements. FIRB’s role is to review applications…
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High Court Clarifies GST Position Where Property Sold is Subject to a Lease
There has been considerable controversy recently about the applicability of GST to continuing property leases after a change of property ownership. Prior to recent court decisions, it was widely accepted that a purchaser of property…
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Foreign Investment in Residential Real Estate Report Tabled in Parliament
On 27 November 2014, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics tabled its report on foreign investment in residential real estate. As stated in the media alert the report makes 12 recommendations, including the…
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