Our property lawyers in Melbourne are here to help
The right legal advice can be the difference between a done deal, and losing out to your competition
Buying, selling and renting property, be it residential or commercial, are a few of the largest transactions you’ll complete in your life.
It’s also a transaction that involves more than just legal advice.
At Danaher Moulton, we aren’t afraid to break with convention if it gives you a better outcome. That means doing more than just interpreting property law on your behalf, and offering somewhat unconventional solutions if your situation calls for it.
By going beyond just providing technical advice, our property lawyers in Melbourne ensure that all aspects of your upcoming purchase, sale or lease are optimal, and that you get the best possible outcome.
Buy and sell with confidence with our property settlement lawyers
There’s no such thing as a “simple” conveyancing job
Conveyancing services are not cheap, nor are they fast. Unfortunately, many believe that because it simply involves filling out forms, they can get away with paying the lowest bidder, or even doing it on their own.
This all leads to one outcome: a rejected transfer, significant additional legal fees, accounting fees and a waste of time.
And that simply won’t do.
At Danaher Moulton you will have a senior lawyer handling your file and closely overseeing the management of your conveyance. And that means a better result for you and a smoother sale or purchase.
Limit tax
Who likes paying tax? No-one – unfortunately, buying and selling property often comes with a large tax burden.
With the right conveyancing lawyer in Melbourne however, you can avoid paying more than you need to. In addition to processing the transfer itself, conveyancing also helps you legitimately minimise the amount of tax you’ll have to pay.
Protect your property
Real estate is often tied up in Will and estate disputes, as well as testator family maintenance claims, bankruptcy and more.
Conveyancing can protect you against such an outcome, providing clarity and protecting your property. That’s why it’s so important that you get it right!
Provide clarity
Purchasing property impacts your balance sheet, and in turn, your entitlements to certain government payments and concessions. Not only that, but your transaction can also include restrictive covenants, planning restrictions or Owners Corporation Rules.
Our property lawyers in Melbourne and Hawthorn clear the air around each of these issues – what’s more, we’ll also dispute anything that impedes your plans, helping you achieve your business or personal dreams.
Know your rights and obligations with our property leasing lawyers Melbourne
Many tenants don’t know their rights under Victorian legislation – conversely, many landlords don’t understand their obligations
This is a recipe for disaster – for tenants, this can lead to them being taken advantage of, while landlords might find themselves being hit with hefty fines for breaches.
Needless to say, neither outcome is ideal.
Technical advice can help you avoid this outcome. If you ask us however, the only way to ensure that both parties to a lease are looked after is to go a step further.
Our leasing lawyers in Melbourne and Hawthorn don’t just translate your agreement for you. We get hands-on when it comes to your lease, providing actionable suggestions that you can use to protect yourself and ensure that you aren’t being taken advantage of.
Commercial lease agreement
It’s a difficult process, we know. Not to mention, you aren’t a lawyer, and you can’t keep up with the latest changes to rental law when you’re so busy running the rest of your business.
Luckily, this is something that our property lawyers in Melbourne and Hawthorn endeavour to make as simple and straightforward as possible.
It doesn’t matter what your company or business is leasing – we can advise on:
- Retail Leases including shopping centres
- Commercial and Industrial Leases
- Agricultural leases
- City office leases
- Child care centres
- Owners Corporation common property licences
… just to name a few!
Technical advice can point out these problems. However, it won’t give you a solution. That’s why our property lawyers in Hawthorn andMelbourne go a step further.
Common sense forms the heart of everything we do at Danaher Moulton. And if you ask us, it just makes sense that when we uncover a clause that’s unenforceable or discover a mistake in your lease agreement, we get on fixing it right there and then instead of sitting on it!
Residential
lease agreements
While they may not be as complex as commercial leases, that doesn’t mean that you can afford to dive into a residential lease without a watertight residential lease contract.
Not everyone has the expertise needed to draft an enforceable, fair residential lease. Furthermore, many landlords don’t understand the rights of renters.
Luckily, there’s help if you find yourself out of your depth.
Our property lawyers provide advice and help you understand your residential lease contract, as well as your legal obligations as a landlord.
However, it doesn’t end there.
Our focus when it comes to property law is on reducing your risk. If we find any clauses in your lease contract that are unenforceable, we won’t just tell you – we’ll also propose changes that look after your interests while still ensuring your compliance with Victorian law.
Property dispute
lawyers that look after your best interests
Most of us have had experiences with unscrupulous landlords and dodgy renters. Fewer have had the situation escalate to the point of requiring legal action
Taking action is intimidating – something that’s enough to scare many away from taking it. In other cases however, it’s the only way to ensure that your legal rights are upheld.
Whether you’re a renter, landlord, buyer or seller, our team of property lawyers in Melbourne and Hawthorn in your corner. We’re ready to represent you and ensure that your property dispute is resolved quickly, and that you get an outcome you’re happy with.
Of course, it doesn’t always have to go to court – in fact, in many cases it’s actually better if it doesn’t.
Our focus is on finding the right solution for you. In many cases, going to court isn’t it – in fact, oftentimes resorting to litigation can actually leave you worse off.
We want to do right by you. That’s why our property lawyers in Melbourne and Hawthorn also facilitate other forms of dispute resolution. We help negotiate and mediate, allowing you to settle your property dispute faster, and with less expense.