Property and construction law
We can assist you in any matter relating to property, whether commercial or residential property matters, from conveyancing to property disputes, including disputes with landlord companies. Our client base includes developers, individuals, lenders, architects, engineers, land surveyors, estate agents, not-for-profit organisations and companies of all sizes.
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Our property and construction law services
Commercial Lease
Chua Tan Associates has helped many clients deal with various leasing and licensing issues.
Architecture and Engineering
Our practical experience in the construction industry means that our lawyers understand not only the legal aspects of construction, but also the practical issues of the construction industry.
Real-estate sales and transfers
Whether you are planning to buy a house, or sell a commercial property in Melbourne CBD, our experienced conveyancing lawyers can ensure the property settlement process is smooth.
Loan Advice
Depending on your existing mortgage, we can give you loan advice.
Off-the-plan property sales
We can represent both buyers and sellers developers in uncompleted property transactions. We understand the law not only in relation to the sale and purchase of uncompleted flats, but our solicitors also have extensive knowledge of the property industry.
Real Estate Litigation
We have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of complex property litigation cases and have appeared for our clients on numerous occasions before the VCAT, Supreme Court, County Court and Magistrates Court.
Tan Chua leads our property team of experienced and professional staff with sound technical knowledge.
Our legal team is committed to provide our clients with quality and consistent services.
Our clients can feel confident entrusting their cases to us, and our team follows through with the aim of taking care of every case for you in the most cost-effective way while following strict timelines.
Our core services include:
- Explanation and advice before signing a purchase contract
- Purchase and sale of commercial building, office building, retail shops and shopping centre
- Purchase and sale of residential property including “off-the-plan” contract of sale of real estate
- Obtaining Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval for Acquisition of property or land by foreigners
- Finance transactions
- Residential developments & land subdivisions
- Retail developments and subdivisions
- Industrial developments and subdivisions
- Body corporate advice and agreements
- Joint ventures and developments agreements
- Preparing tender and expressions of interest
- Stamp duty advice
- Joint venture arrangement
- Construction contract advice
- Preparing mortgage document for private lender
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