Property

Conveyancing, property transactions, leasing, developments and property advice across NSW since 1976.

Property law covers buying, selling, leasing, developing and advising on real estate, from a first home to a multi-stage development. In NSW, conveyancing is governed by the Conveyancing Act 1919, and other areas, such as leasing and development, carry their own rules. We have acted on property matters ranging from domestic housing to multi-million dollar deals, and we advise from our offices in Newcastle for clients across the Hunter and NSW.

Every property transaction matters, whether it is the biggest purchase of your life or a commercial investment, so our focus is on clear, cost-effective advice and getting the detail right.

Why clients choose Mullane Lindsay

Our property work is led by Michael McGrath, with deep experience across residential and commercial property. We understand the implications of GST, CGT and stamp duty, we are familiar with all aspects of commercial leasing, and we have advised on property developments across the Hunter and NSW. Backed by the firm since 1976, we give quality, cost-effective advice to buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and developers. For the commercial and corporate side of a deal, we work with our business law team.

Do you need a lawyer for a property transaction?

In NSW, conveyancing must be handled by a qualified practitioner, and given the money and legal risk involved, professional advice is a sound investment for almost every buyer and seller. We prepare or review the contract, run the searches that reveal issues a physical inspection cannot, manage settlement, and protect you from the costly errors that property transactions can produce.

Meet Your Team
Lachlan Page

Lachlan Page

Director and Practice Group Leader, Commercial and Business
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FAQs

Yes. In NSW, conveyancing must be conducted by a qualified practitioner. Given the sums and the legal risk involved, engaging a solicitor to prepare or review your contract, run the searches and manage settlement protects your interests and reduces the risk of a costly mistake.

Either can handle a straightforward residential transaction. A solicitor can also advise beyond the conveyance itself, on contract disputes, tax considerations, trusts and estate matters, so a solicitor is the wise choice, especially for anything complex, such as development sites, off-the-plan, deceased estates, or company and trust purchases.

It depends on the transaction. We give a clear, detailed cost estimate at the outset, covering our fee and the disbursements (searches, PEXA and registration fees), so there are no surprises at settlement.

Our Services

Strategic legal guidance when it matters most.

We start with a confidential conversation. There is no jargon and no pressure, just a clear sense of your options and what we would do next.

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