Massons

Local Government & Crown Land

Crown land

Advising on reserve trust management issues. Leasing and licensing of Crown land reserves and community land. Dealing with farming land, enclosure permits and water rights.

Government and authority-owned land

Understanding the special rules that apply where the land is owned or managed by a government authority and the special obligations and restrictions placed on authorities.

Heritage

Dealing with heritage issues in the context of a property transaction.

Leasehold land

Navigating the special restrictions associated with leasehold land and putting in place ancillary agreements to minimise risk where possible.

Roads

Drafting, negotiating and finalising leases for lay-down areas, batching plants, storage of vehicles and equipment and other uses ancillary to road works. Acting on footpath licence agreements with various authorities. Closing roads and disposing of sub-surface space and air space within the original road reserve.

Relevant Case Studies

Acquisition of iconic Customs House

Purchase of freehold

Sydney Light Rail

Complex titling issues

Purchase of heritage-listed Redfern Post Office

Purchase of freehold

Purchase, leasing and sale of commercial office and federal court buildings – Newcastle

Purchase, leasing and sale

Australia's commercial property law experts

Enquiries

Phone: +61 2 8923 0900
Email: property@massons.com

LinkedIn: