Development & Projects.

At TM Collins Law, we specialise in providing end-to-end legal services for property developers across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. From site acquisition through to final lot settlements, we work alongside developers to deliver precise, commercially minded legal support at every stage of the project lifecycle.

We understand the commercial realities of property development and partner with our clients to ensure every legal component is handled efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with broader project objectives.

Our team acts on a wide range of developments — from boutique 2-lot subdivisions to complex multi-stage residential and mixed-use projects, including apartment buildings, greenfield sites, and estate developments.

Our development-focused legal services include:

  • Site acquisition and land due diligence

  • Preparation and negotiation of master contracts

  • Drafting off-the-plan contracts and disclosure documentation

  • Lodgment and management of subdivision plans

  • Conveyancing of individual lots and staged settlements

  • Creation and variation of easements and restrictive covenants

  • Drafting and negotiating Section 173 Agreements

  • Coordination with surveyors, real estate agents, financiers, and statutory authorities

  • Strategic advice on GST, stamp duty, and land tax

  • Complex transactions involving multiple vendors and development agreements

  • Establishment and governance of owners corporations, including rules

  • FIRB compliance and regulatory advice

  • Agreements for lease and commercial/retail leasing

  • Licensing of common property (e.g. car parks, courtyards, storage cages)

We also have experience in drafting and reviewing agreements, and structuring legal frameworks for development opportunities involving:

  • Sale and acquisition of rent rolls

  • Exclusive letting and management rights

  • Embedded network agreements

  • Service and utility provider agreements

With a practical, commercially focused approach, TM Collins Law ensures your development project is legally sound, compliant, and well-positioned for success — from initial acquisition through to completion.

 

This practice area is led by our Head of Property and Finance, Chelsea Landgren. Please feel free to reach out to Chelsea to discuss these services further.