Commercial & Residential Property Lawyers Melbourne & Gold Coast

End-to-end conveyancing, property law, and leasing services for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.

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Who we work with

Home buyers and sellers: First home buyers, upgraders, downsizers, and vendors. We handle the conveyancing process from contract review through to settlement, keeping you informed at every stage.

Property investors: Buying, selling, or restructuring investment properties, including transfers between related parties, trust structures, and stamp duty considerations.

Developers and landowners: Site acquisitions, off-the-plan contracts, subdivisions, joint ventures, and complex development transactions across multiple states.

Landlords and tenants: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, retail, and residential leases, along with advice on compliance, disputes, and enforcement.

What we help with 

Conveyancing

  • Residential and commercial property purchases and sales

  • Off-the-plan contracts and settlements

  • Contract review and advice before signing

  • Title searches and due diligence

  • Preparation of contracts and vendor statements

  • Liaising with banks, brokers, agents, and other parties

  • Attending settlement (electronic and paper) and finalising settlement documentation

  • Subdivisions and transfers between related parties (including family law property matters)

  • SPEAR and plan lodgements

  • Titles Office lodgements

  • First home buyer concessions and government grant applications

Property law

  • Property disputes

  • Adverse possession claims

  • Complex stamp duty, land tax, and GST advice (including trust exemptions and duty assessments)

  • Co-ownership agreements

  • Partition agreements

  • NICO transfers

  • Development agreements and joint venture structuring

Leasing

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating residential, retail, and commercial leases

  • Agreements for lease (including for developments and pre-construction scenarios)

  • Licences for use of common property, storage areas, car parks, and other facilities

  • Advice on Retail Leases Act compliance and exemptions

  • Assignment, variation, renewal, and termination of leases

  • Subleasing and licensing arrangements

  • Structuring lease documentation within strata, mixed-use, and staged developments

  • Lease disputes, enforcement, and rent recovery

  • Leasing due diligence for property acquisitions and disposals

  • Preparation of disclosure statements and landlord/tenant notices

  • Assistance with registration and stamping of leases

What the process looks like

Step 1. Tell us about your property matter: Get in touch by phone or email. We'll discuss the transaction or issue, review any contracts or documents you have, and outline how we can help.

Step 2. We scope the work and confirm costs: You'll receive a clear outline of what's involved, expected timeframes, and transparent pricing before any work begins.

Step 3. We handle the detail: Your lawyer manages the legal process, including contract preparation or review, searches, due diligence, and coordination with banks, brokers, agents, and other parties.

Step 4. We keep you updated throughout: You'll receive regular updates at each key milestone. If anything unexpected comes up, we'll flag it early and explain your options clearly.

Step 5. Settlement and completion: We attend settlement, finalise all documentation, confirm lodgements, and let you know about anything to keep in mind going forward.

Need a property lawyer who keeps things clear from start to finish?

Talk to our property team today. Whether it's a straightforward purchase, a complex development, or a leasing matter, we'll make sure you're covered.

This practice area is led by our Head of Property and Finance, Chelsea Landgren. Feel free to reach out to Chelsea directly to discuss your matter.

Melbourne Office: Level 3, 420 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Gold Coast Office: Level 2, 194 Varsity Parade, Gold Coast QLD 4228

Phone: (03) 9647 2050

Email: admin@tmcollins.com.au

We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day.

Book A Consultation

  • It depends on the type of transaction and its complexity. We provide transparent pricing upfront so you know what to expect. Get in touch and we'll give you a quote tailored to your specific matter.

  • Either can handle a standard property transaction, but a lawyer can also advise on legal risks, complex contract terms, tax implications, and disputes. For anything beyond a straightforward purchase or sale, a property lawyer gives you broader protection.

  • Ideally before you sign anything. Once a contract is signed, your options become more limited. We can review a contract quickly and flag any issues or risks before you commit.

  • A contract review is a one-off assessment of the terms and risks in a property contract. Full conveyancing covers the entire transaction from contract through to settlement, including searches, due diligence, coordination with other parties, and attending settlement.

FAQs on Commercial & Residential Property

  • Yes. We assist with first home buyer concessions, stamp duty exemptions, and government grant applications as part of the conveyancing process.

  • We act for clients across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. If your matter involves property in another state, get in touch and we'll let you know how we can help.

  • Yes. Our property lawyers advise on a range of disputes, including boundary issues, adverse possession claims, co-ownership disagreements, and lease disputes. We focus on resolving matters as efficiently as possible.