Legal Services for Buying, Selling, Owning & Dealing with Property in NSW
Clear legal advice for buying, selling, and developing property in NSW - practical, strategic, and delivered at a fixed price. Trusted by buyers, sellers, and property professionals across the Northern Beaches, Sydney and NSW. 14+ years’ experience in residential and commercial property transactions.
Legal Advice for Buying, Selling and Managing Property in NSW
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Buying or selling residential or commercial property
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Reviewing contracts and spotting hidden issues
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Understanding title issues including easements and covenants
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Managing legal risks in off-market or time-sensitive deals
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Structuring clean sales with leases or tenants in place
Why Smart Legal Input makes all the Difference with Property Transactions
Property law isn’t just about contracts, it’s about protecting value and avoiding the legal gaps that derail deals. A well-prepared contract can keep momentum going. A missed disclosure or lease issue can cost you the buyer.
A good property lawyer should:
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Spot issues before they stall or scare off a buyer
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Make sure your documents match the deal on the table
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Give you straight answers, fast
Whether you’re a buyer, seller, agent or owner, practical legal input that protects you from expensive surprises down the line.
Who I Work With
Commercial Property Owners & Buyers
Owning property for investment or business use comes with complex risks. I help ensure contracts, leases and sale terms protect your interests long-term.
Residential Property Owners & Buyers
I help with fast contract reviews, clear guidance, and risk spotting so you can act quickly and make decisions with confidence.
Property Developers
From site acquisitions to pre-sales, I help navigate the legal side of development with commercial focus and no delays.
Business Sellers
I work alongside agents to help get deals over the line quickly and professionally. Whether it’s reviewing a contract so your buyer can make an offer, or preparing a watertight sale contract fast.
Buying and Selling Commercial Property
When it comes to commercial property transactions, timing and precision are everything. I manage your transaction with a commercial focus, ensuring it’s efficient and well thought out, so you can get the most out of your investment.
Services for Buying and Selling Commercial Property
Commercial Property Purchase (Vacant)
$2,195
Buying a shop, office, or warehouse with no tenant? I’ll help you navigate the whole process from contract to settlement.
Includes:
✔ Contract review and legal advice
✔ Due diligence
✔ Advice on GST, stamp duty, and land tax
✔ Liaison with agent, lender, and accountant
✔ Settlement documents + attendance
✔ Price adjustments for outgoings
✔ Price adjustments for rent, rates, outgoings
Excludes complex negotiations, lease drafting, tax advice and off-the-plan purchases.
Buying & Selling Residential Property
Whether it’s your first home, your next investment, or a family sale, I get it. Buying and selling residential property is about more than just the transaction it’s about your future. I guide you through every step, making sure you’re informed and confident as you go.
Services for Selling Residential Property
Residential Property Contract Review
$195 (credited if you proceed)
Want peace of mind before signing? I’ll review your contract and explain the risks in plain English so you can sign or walk away.
Includes:
✔ Contract review
✔ Summary of key terms, risks, and red flags
✔ 30 mins Q&A (email or phone)
✔ Delivered within 2 business days
✔ Fee fully credited if you proceed with my full purchase service
Excludes off-the-plan contracts.
Commercial & Retail Leasing for Landlords and Tenants
Leases can be tricky for both landlords and tenants. I make sure you’re covered, whether you’re negotiating terms, reviewing contracts, or ensuring the lease works for your business or home. My advice ensures the terms are clear, fair, and tailored to your needs.
Property Development
I work with property developers at every stage of the transaction from helping with site acquisition, legal due diligence, pre-sale contract preparation through to completion of sales.
My own experience in private development means I understand what’s really at stake: timing, finance triggers, purchaser demands, and getting the legal detail right without slowing the project down.
Whether you’re buying your next site or preparing to launch pre-sales, I provide practical, commercially-minded legal support that keeps things moving and protects your bottom line.
Easements, Caveats, Retirement Villages and Other Property Dealings
From securing mortgages to protecting your interest with caveats, I’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re dealing with easements or navigating retirement village investments, I offer practical advice and clear legal support to ensure these often-overlooked areas are sorted.
Borrowing or lending money secured against property?
I review and prepare loan agreements, register mortgages, and make sure your position is protected - whether you're the lender or the borrower. I help lenders safeguard their interests and borrowers understand their obligations, including risks like personal guarantees.
Need to lodge or remove a caveat?
I help protect your legal interest in a property or deal with caveats that are holding up your transaction. Whether you're a buyer securing your interest after exchange or an owner responding to a claim, I offer practical, strategic advice.
Dealing with an easement?
I help clarify rights, enforce obligations, and handle the legal work whether you're negotiating a new easement or managing issues with an existing one.
From documentation to registration, I make sure your interests are protected.
Buying or selling in a retirement village?
I help you navigate the complex contracts and regulations. For sellers, I ensure compliance and smooth documentation. For buyers, I review terms, flag risks, and explain the fine print so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
In Practice: Recent Successes
Behind every lease is a story. These examples show how strategic advice, delivered quickly and clearly, can protect your position and lead to a better outcome.
Business Purchase - Make Good Obligations
A client buying an established business was being granted a new lease. The make-good clause required them to strip the premises back to bare bones - removing every fixture and fitting ever installed, not just those they were acquiring.
We negotiated this back to a fairer outcome: the client only needed to remove the items they were purchasing with the business saving significant cost and stress down the track.
Struggling Tenant – Managed Exit Strategy
A client was struggling to sell her business, which wasn’t turning a profit, and was falling behind on rent.
We negotiated an arrangement allowing her to pay rent in arrears while catching up, then surrender the lease and secure the release of a personal guarantee with make-good obligations delayed until a new tenant was found. This kept open the possibility of minimising liability if the new tenant took on the fitout.
Why Choose Me Instead of one of the 38,625 Other Lawyers in NSW?
I bring deep experience across a wide range of property transactions - from residential purchases to complex commercial and rural deals. Having worked in private property development, I understand the commercial and timing pressures that property owners and professionals face, not just the legal technicalities.
You’ll deal directly with me at every stage, from contract review to settlement, including any leasing or title issues along the way. My advice is fast, clear, and commercially grounded - because in property, timing and decision-making are everything.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. I work on commercial property transactions, residential purchases and sales, and complex matters like mixed-use developments and strata. For commercial property, that often includes reviewing leases, checking for GST implications, or dealing with existing tenancies. For residential, I focus on clear, timely advice so you can proceed confidently, especially where timing or negotiation strategy matters.
Definitely. Early contract review is one of the most valuable steps in any property purchase. I’ll check for zoning restrictions, unusual title conditions, non-standard special conditions, and anything that might impact your offer, development plans, or finance approval. The goal is to help you make a fully informed decision - not just a legally compliant one.
Commercial property transactions go well beyond a simple sale contract. I look at lease terms (if the property is tenanted), confirm if GST applies to the sale, review zoning and planning issues, and help you negotiate special conditions that protect your position. Whether you’re buying to operate a business or as an investment, I align the legal side with your commercial goals.
Yes. I regularly support buyers’ agents and selling agents to ensure contracts are legally sound, reflect what’s been negotiated, and can be turned around quickly. My role is to reduce legal risk without slowing you down making, sure both the process and the paperwork hold up under scrutiny.
Yes, and ideally before you sign anything. Contracts prepared by agents are often based on standard forms and may not cover the specific risks or terms relevant to your transaction. I review timing, disclosure, GST treatment, and anything else that could expose you down the track, and suggest amendments where needed.
As early as possible - ideally at the heads of agreement or offer stage. Early advice lets you clarify key terms, avoid hidden risks, and move forward without having to renegotiate under pressure later. I’ll give you a clear view of your legal position before things become urgent or irreversible.
Need a Lawyer for your Lease, Business or Property?
From lease drafting to tenant disputes and rent reviews, I help landlords safeguard their legal position and meet compliance obligations.
Selling a business requires careful legal structuring. I help with sale agreements, negotiations and due diligence so your exit is clean and compliant.
Before you sign, I help you understand what you're committing to I review, advise and negotiate commercial contracts to protect your position and avoid costly mistakes.
I draft independent contractor agreements that clarify roles, protect your business and help you meet your legal obligations without the complexity.
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Leasing Services for Tenants
Renewal, Extension or Variation
$695
Small changes can carry big risk. I’ll review the updated terms and flag anything that’s changed or might have slipped through unnoticed.
✔ Review of renewal or variation docs (up to 20 pages)
✔ Summary of changes, risks, and obligations
✔ 20 mins Q&A
Excludes full lease review or redrafting