Property
Septimus Jones and Lee has a proud and long history in property law and providing practical advice to our clients in this area.
We strive to make our advice as effective as possible for our clients, whether they are developers of large estates or buildings, small unit developers or purchasers of owner occupied or investment properties. Each client receives our committed support through these sometimes complex transactions.
Our clients include developers, investors, landlords and tenants of retail, commercial and industrial land. We also act for businesses who lease retail, commercial and industrial premises.
When Septimus Jones and Lee was founded in 1931 one of its clients was a renowned land developer. That land developer has now evolved into a public company which is one of the largest developers of land, houses and apartments in Australia. Septimus Jones & Lee continues to act for them more than 80 years, providing a wide range of advice and legal support.
Some of the more specific work our clients require includes:
Property Development
- Site acquisition and due diligence
- Preparation of contracts and vendor's statements
- Conveyancing and contract reporting
- Duty advice
- Compliance with finance conditions
- Growth Areas Infrastructure Contributions
- Plans of Subdivision and Consolidation
- Advice regarding set up of Owners Corporations
Structuring
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Development Agreements
- Property Trusts
- Business structures
General Property Issues
- Conveyancing
- Easements
- Restrictive Covenants and Restrictions
- Section 173 Agreements and other agreements with authorities
- Caveats
- Adverse Possession claims
- Compulsory Acquisitions
- Building envelopes and other building controls
Leasing
- Preparation of commercial, retail and industrial leases
- Review of commercial, retail and industrial leases
- Agreements for Lease
Our People
Articles:
Compulsory Acquisition of Land in Victoria: A Legal Minefield
