Property-focused counsel
Practical property advice, from contract to settlement.
Buying, selling or developing property carries legal risk at every stage. PanAus Partners' property lawyers in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide act for buyers, sellers and investors across almost all of Australia—reviewing contracts, managing settlement and resolving disputes before they derail a transaction.
Our team advises Australian and overseas-based clients on residential and commercial conveyancing, off-the-plan purchases, leasing and construction matters. We regularly assist Chinese and other international investors purchasing property in Australia, including foreign investment approval, stamp duty surcharge considerations and structuring for cross-border ownership.
From first-home buyers to developers managing multi-lot subdivisions, we tailor our involvement to the size and complexity of the transaction—engaging early wherever possible to identify issues while they are still easy to fix.
How we can help
Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
Contract of sale review, cooling-off advice and settlement support for houses, apartments and commercial premises.
Off-the-Plan & New Developments
Advice for purchasers and developers on off-the-plan contracts, disclosure statements and sunset clauses.
Property Investment & Foreign Buyers
FIRB approvals, stamp duty surcharge considerations and structuring for overseas and interstate investors buying across Australia.
Leasing
Negotiating and reviewing retail, commercial and residential leases for landlords and tenants.
Construction Contracts & Disputes
Drafting and reviewing building contracts, and resolving defect claims and disputes for owners, builders and developers.
Due Diligence, Titles & Transfers
Title searches, caveats, easements, subdivisions and settlement support for property transfers across state lines.
One firm, four cities, every stage of the transaction
With property lawyers in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, we can act on a purchase, sale, investment or transfer almost anywhere in Australia—coordinating settlement even when a buyer, seller or lender is interstate. For clients purchasing from overseas, our bilingual team can manage the process from contract review through to keys in hand.