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Property, Planning & 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, Planning & Development

Unlike other firms, our Property, Planning & 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
  • 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

02 July 2025 - Knowledge

Is your business ready for Australia’s new AML/CTF regime?

#White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations, #Property, Planning & Development, #Superannuation, Funds Management & Financial Services

From 1 July 2026, accountants, real estate agents, legal professionals and organisations providing ‘designated services’ will need to comply with new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.

02 July 2025 - Knowledge

From sales to surveillance: New AML/CTF laws target real estate sector

#Property, Planning & Development, #White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations

Real estate agents and property developers face a 2026 compliance deadline under the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. We set out what the sector needs to know and how to prepare.

29 June 2025 - Knowledge

Residential Focus: Fast tracking housing supply – deferring compliance

#Property, Planning & Development

On 12 June 2025, adopting recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority, the NSW Government declared 20 new projects as state significant developments.