Property development
Overview
Property development is a $17 billion industry in Australia and is set to grow with many current and proposed major government infrastructure projects, the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, and optimistic housing supply commitments from the Federal, State, and Territory governments to address the housing affordability crisis.
We act for a mix of public and private sector clients, including developers, institutional investors, proprietors, owners’ corporations, property consultants, overseas investors, faith-based organisations, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local authorities.
Unlike our peers, our point of difference is that property and development is one of the core foundation pillars of our practice (1 of 4 specialist industry areas we practice in at Colin Biggers & Paisley).
In short, we are specialist property development lawyers.
Property development is a complex process involving many variables and stakeholders. This process requires expert legal knowledge, risk identification and management capability, project management skills, commercial acumen and a committed focus on achieving the best outcomes for the client at every stage of the process.
Our lawyers have a thorough knowledge of the process and sound relationships with key stakeholders and government authorities. We anticipate and solve problems, we project manage the legal aspects of a project, and work seamlessly with all project consultants and stakeholders necessary to deliver successful projects.
We have advised on urban renewal projects, business parks, mixed-use developments, retirement villages, health precincts, high-rise apartments, social infrastructure, residential master plan projects, transport hubs, tourism and hospitality venues, and more.
We know every project is unique, even if some aspects, like design, have elements that can be replicated. We appreciate there are multiple moving parts and legal risk at every stage of a project. Minimising legal risk and achieving time and cost efficiencies at every project stage is key. We know where maximum efficiencies can be made and legal risks reduced. To capture those benefits, we provide an integrated service that includes lawyers from our corporate and commercial, construction, banking and finance, planning, environment, and property disputes teams.
Property development today is also driven by the need for sustainability, a force reshaping property development practices that is driven by heightened environmental awareness and regulatory pressures. Helping property developers adapt to changing market factors and investor expectations is key to our contribution toward our clients’ success. Bringing clarity to the complex is what our team excels at.
We work closely with industry stakeholders and have developed a pioneering series, the Property Think Tank, which hosts events along the eastern seaboard. Drawing in over 200 participants from the property development industry, these flagship events offer a platform for attendees to interact with politicians, key stakeholders and industry leaders to discuss both the current and future market conditions and opportunities to improve industry.
Our property team is consistently ranked among the best in respected guides, Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers in Australia.
