Property clients doing business in our state rely on us to help them deliver because they know our lawyers are genuinely interested in real estate and keep their fingers on the pulse by being actively engaged in the sector in Western Australia. Our partners build strong relationships with our clients and leverage our independence and unmatched networks within Western Australia’s real estate, government and community sectors.

Real estate is important to both society and the economy. Understanding the law, the broader regulatory environment and the commercial drivers that underpin the sector takes considerable investment. Our experts are committed to contributing towards your success and have taken the time to build their depth of knowledge by immersing themselves in understanding the market.

Our firm has one of the largest property law practices in Perth, and we have the breadth of experience and capability to handle your complex and high-value transactions. We understand the law and the broader regulatory environment. Our deep industry experience means we understand the commercial drivers too. We also have access to technology-based solutions when you need them.

Our work spans a diverse range of areas for clients who operate in all aspects of the industry. Our collaborative culture allows us to seamlessly leverage on the skills of our colleagues to seamlessly provide you expert advice in planning, tax, environment, financing, construction, liquor licensing and dispute resolution real estate matters. Combined with our deep understanding of the sector, our advice is always relevant and practical.

Experience

Developers

We have assisted developers with call options, sale contracts, the land subdivision process, clearing conditions and the titling process. Our work on apartment and mixed-use strata projects includes managing settlement risk, preparation of agreements to sell off the plan and drafting management statements. We have helped clients negotiate complex land tenure issues at an early stage that had the potential to affect or delay their freehold and Crown land projects if not addressed properly.

Buyers and sellers

We have supported buyers and sellers of commercial, office, agricultural, industrial and retail property and englobo parcels of land. Our work includes preparing heads of agreement, undertaking legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating contracts, reviewing leases and completing conveyances.

Owners

We have helped real estate owners prepare and negotiate leases and deal with tenant issues. For proposed land developments we have given advice on how to structure the transaction, documented joint ventures and developed management arrangements.

Occupiers

We have helped major tenants negotiate leases and deal with a range of issues including signage, parking and access rights, occupancy costs and rent review arrangements.

Place makers

We have provided outcomes-focused advice to real estate owners and developers in the government, government enterprise, and local government sector about urban renewal, activation and place making projects. We have also worked on real estate based PPPs and social infrastructure projects.

Inbound foreign investors

Overseas investors have taken advantage of our in-depth knowledge of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeover Act 1975 to help them obtain investment approvals. We have also given them advice on all aspects of their projects and assets and collaborated with other local advisors on their behalf.

Seniors housing developers and operators

Our experience in seniors housing developments has helped clients who were developing or operating lifestyle villages, retirement villages, over 55 strata or conventional apartment projects.