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Property & Development

We understand the business objectives of our clients and work with them to achieve those objectives. We provide commercial advice based on our specialist knowledge of the property industry.

Property & Development

Unlike other firms, our Property & Development Group did not evolve as an add-on to other practice areas. Instead, it is one of our core practice groups. Our commercial savvy means we ‘see the deal’. We can pick the issues in the context of our client’s objectives to know when, and how best to compromise and make the right call.

Expertise

Our expertise includes:

  • ownership and development structuring and finance
  • due diligence and acquisition
  • development and construction including sustainability
  • major projects and infrastructure
  • planning and environment issues, bio-diversity
  • land titling, subdivision and governance
  • leasing, liquor licensing, asset and building management
  • off-the-plan sales and development leasing
  • compulsory acquisition
  • retirement living
  • agribusiness and rural industries including water law
  • Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) compliance, AUSTRAC enquiries, investigations and enforcement matters
  • we have a thorough understanding of direct and indirect taxation issues and other government regulatory requirements relating to the acquisition, development and ownership of property.

Experience

We act for developers and landowners, acquiring authorities, superannuation funds, managed investment schemes, listed and unlisted corporations, banks and non-bank financiers, government departments and statutory authorities and local and overseas investors.

Recent Posts

22 October 2026 - In the News

Holding Redlich Partner Samantha Gou named an Elite Woman 2026 by Australasian Lawyer

#Property & Development

Holding Redlich Partner Samantha Gou is one of 105 women recognised in the Elite Women 2026 list published by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer.

19 October 2026 - Knowledge

From interim to flagship store: How the Retail Leases Act supports landlords

#Property & Development

As retail centres evolve through major developments, interim-to-flagship leasing arrangements are becoming an increasingly valuable strategy for retaining key retailers. We examine how the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) can help landlords manage tenant transitions, rent reviews, repair obligations and leasing risks.

29 September 2026 - Knowledge

Foreign investment in Australian data centres: A changing regulatory landscape

#Digital Economy, #Renewable Energy, #Construction, Infrastructure & Projects, #Property & Development

Australia’s data centre boom is attracting foreign investment, but regulatory and infrastructure risks can affect project feasibility, costs and timelines. What should investors consider before committing to a transaction or site?

28 September 2026 - Knowledge

Victoria’s new data centre rules – implications for developers and operators

#Digital Economy, #Renewable Energy, #Construction, Infrastructure & Projects, #Property & Development

The Victorian Government has introduced new planning, renewable energy, water, noise and community benefit requirements for developers and operators looking to set up data centres in Victoria.

27 September 2026 - Knowledge

Residential Focus: Loulach schedules and Tribunal proceedings

#Property & Development

A recent NCAT Appeal Panel decision considers Loulach schedules in section 37 DBPA claims, confirming that detailed schedules are not necessarily required where evidence sufficiently establishes responsibility, defects and unreasonable precautions.

15 September 2026 - Knowledge

Planning regulation amended – referral triggers and renewables targeted

#Planning, Environment & Sustainability, #Renewable Energy, #Property & Development

The Planning Amendment Regulation 2026, which came into effect on 11 September 2026, removes certain State referral triggers, updates the State Development Assessment Provisions and clarifies how solar farms and battery storage facilities are treated under local planning schemes.

14 September 2026 - Knowledge

M&A Review: Market insights and outlook for 2027

#Mergers and Acquisitions, #Corporate & Commercial Law, #Competition & Consumer Law, #Data & Privacy, #Digital Economy, #Funds Management & Financial Services, #Property & Development, #Real Estate, #Renewable Energy, #Taxation

Australia's M&A market remained resilient throughout FY2025-26. Our annual M&A Review explores the key trends shaping deal activity and what businesses and investors can expect in 2027.

11 September 2026 - Knowledge

Yindjibarndi and WA Government to appeal $150 million Federal Court native title compensation decision

#Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage, #Property & Development, #Renewable Energy

The ongoing Yindjibarndi compensation case, which resulted in the Federal Court’s largest cultural loss award to date, provides guidance on how compensation may be assessed where long-term resource projects substantially impair native title rights.

09 September 2026 - Knowledge

Behind the shopfront: Are changes in store for parties to retail shop leases in Queensland? (Part 1)

#Property & Development, #Real Estate

The Queensland Government is set to review the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld). This first instalment of our series looks at what the review will cover and how landlords can respond.

31 August 2026 - Knowledge

AUSTRAC’s section 167 notices: The next challenge for Tranche 2 entities

#Regulatory, #Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF), #Governance, #Funds Management & Financial Services, #Property & Development, #Real Estate

As the AML/CTF reforms have moved into the enforcement phase, a section 167 notice is likely to be one of AUSTRAC's most powerful investigative tools, testing whether businesses can demonstrate, not merely assert, compliance with their obligations.

19 August 2026 - Knowledge

A step closer to decennial liability insurance

#Property & Development, #Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

The NSW Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 has now passed both houses and received assent. We provide a recap of the major changes, with few amendments having been made by the Legislative Council.

13 August 2026 - Knowledge

Managing execution risk in retail capital transactions

#Property & Development, #Real Estate

Quality shopping centre assets continue to attract strong investor demand, but in today's market, a successful transaction depends on far more than the asset itself. We examine why managing execution risk has become a commercial imperative for shopping centre owners and investors.