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
PPSA: Possessory Lien and Migrated Registration – What Trumps in a Priority Dispute?
In a judgement delivered on 24 December 2013, the Federal Court determined that a possessory lien in Victoria will take priority over a migrated registration in a priority dispute between transitional security interests under the…
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Willmott Forests: Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Decision
Previously, we referred to Willmott Forests Ltd (Receivers and Managers appointed) (in liquidation) v Willmott Growers Group Inc and Willmott Action Group Inc [2012] VSCA 202. We noted then an appeal to the High Court…
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Registrar-General (NSW) v LAWCOVER [2013] NSWSC
Facts In 2003, Mr Panetta (Mr P) and Ms Lam (Ms L) had moved into a property owned by Ms Pedulla (Mr Panetta’s sister). Ms Pedulla was in Italy at the time. Mr P and Ms L…
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