The Sale of Land Act 1962 is set to change, and the reforms land squarely on how developers contract and disclose. This checklist sets out the seven steps to audit your contract suite, deposit strategy and vendor statement process before the new regime commences.
A planning permit for subdivision is a milestone, not a finish line. This checklist sets out the conditions you need to clear, in order, before a Statement of Compliance issues and new titles can be created in Victoria.
Buying land before testing your subdivision feasibility is the most common mistake we see in Melbourne. Work through these 20 questions before you sign a contract of sale, and you will know whether your project stacks up or should be walked away from.
Many Melbourne properties remain tethered to outdated strata plans from the 1960s and 70s. Converting these to modern titles is a necessary step for developers wanting to renovate, extend, or build additional units on existing sites.
Securing a parking waiver under Clause 52.06 is often the only way to make small-lot inner-city developments viable. Learn how property law and strategic planning arguments can overcome strict parking requirements in Melbourne.
A Vendor Statement often hides more than it reveals. Learn why missing building permits, vague covenants, and hidden easements can derail your Melbourne subdivision.
Victoria is seeing a rise in data centre projects due to the growth of cloud computing and AI. These developments require specific legal strategies to manage high utility demands and council requirements. We guide developers through the subdivision and registration process to ensure titles are issued without delays.
The Victorian Government has introduced a new Mid-Rise Code for four to six-storey developments. Learn how these changes impact planning permits and subdivision legal services in Melbourne to get your titles registered faster.
The Victorian Government is proposing changes to how landowners claim compensation for planning decisions. Investors and developers need to understand these shifts in property development law to protect their financial interests during the subdivision process.
Boundary disputes can stall your development for months. Learn how adverse possession and boundary realignment affect title registration in Victoria and how to resolve these issues before they delay your project.
Creating a dual occupancy development requires more than just a building permit. This guide outlines the legal steps under the Subdivision Act 1988 to secure separate titles and maximise your property value.
A Section 173 Agreement is a common condition on Victorian planning permits that binds current and future landowners to specific obligations. Understanding the costs, registration process, and long-term implications is necessary before you start your development.