PROPERTY LAW

 

OVERVIEW

 

Sojong has a strong presence in property law, having a body of experience in various fields, having served both lager corporate bodies and smaller cases. We provide effective service with innovation and practical advice.

 

We at Sojong also understand that the settlement process during conveyancing can be daunting and we aim to practice a high level of communication and thorough attention to detail, preventing unnecessary delays and mishaps, and providing you with a hassle-free process.

 

 

SERVICES 

 

Residential Real Estate sale & Purchase

 Residential property affects us all whether we are domestic vendors, purchasers, developers, investors or landlords. Whichever category you may represent, we can guide you through the hazardous process. We aim to ensure that your investment is protected and your risk minimised by establishing your objectives and producing viable strategies to navigate you seamlessly.

 

Commercial Real Estate Sale & Purchase

To simplify and carry out the legal process is Sojong's aim. We do this through regular, effective communication. This aids each stage of the entire process as well as the achievement of satisfactory finalisation. It will allow for much less complexity and great efficiency in all matters including:

  • Sale
  • Purchase
  • Mortgage
  • Lease
  • Power of Attorney

 

 Our initial consultation will help you through issues such as:

  • Price negotiation
  • Preliminary steps
  • Drafting & reviewing of contracts
  • Finance & stamp duties, private treaty, public auction
  • Avoiding hazardous pitfalls including pre-purchase inspection, etc.

 

Rent & Leases

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, Sojong is well prepared to act for you. We have much experience dealing for clients of commercial, industrial, retail and residential premises

 

A key focus for us is to listen and understand our clients' needs and take careful consideration  of all individual circumstances.

 

The following list includes relevant issues for our assistance to you during the entire transaction process:

  • Obligations under lease
  • Applicable laws
  • Council Regulations.
  • Stamp duty & registration
  • Associated costs

 

For tenants, we scrutinize with care over documents submitted, focusing on ensurance of accordance with our clients' best interests.

In other suitable circumstances, we will draft specific lease documention as appropriate.

 

Subdivision

We are experienced in dealing with the process involving subdivision of property, including:

  • Pre-lodgment
  • Creation and structuring of owners' corporations, bodies corporate and tenant associations.
 

Property Title Change/Transfer

If you are wishing to transfer the title of your property to another person where sale and purchase is not involved (e.g., conveyance to a family member), we can take you through the process to make it hassle free and according to your interests.

 

Provisional Caveat ban on Property

When dealing with land, it is advisable to lodge a caveat. A caveat functions as a tag showing that you have an interest in the land. This will prevent the vendor from dealing with anyone else with regards to the particular parcel of property.

Whehter you have the right to lodge a caveat or 'caveatable interest' will depend on the circumstances of each matter. This is a simple process on which we can give quick service on.

 

Residential/Commercial Property Development

There is much complexity lying behind large property development projects. The projects involve long lead times due to factors including:

  • Planning & environmental approval process
  • Competitive bidding for development rights

 

 Further complexity is caused by a range of legal arrangements between: 

  • Project sponsors
  • Developers
  • Financiers
  • Contractors
  • End-use tenants
  • Facility managers

 

Finally the following methods can be chosen for proceeding: 

  • Site acquisition and development
  • Public Private Partnership (PPP)
  • Long-term lease

 

Between these various complex factors that operate into the development process, we offer clients advice based on a risk management solutions. There is a focus to be commercially sound. Also, project documentation is to be marketable.

 

Real Estate M&A

 

 

 

 

USEFUL LINKs:

Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA)

www.lands.nsw.gov.au

 

Land and Property Information (LPI)

www.lpi.nsw.gov.au

 

Office of State Revenue (OSR)

http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/

 

Google Maps

maps.google.com.au

 

Online Property Advertisements

 

RP Data (Property Information)

 

Sydney Water