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Navigating property transactions and development projects with clarity and foresight.
At EdenYork, our Real Estate & Development team provides comprehensive legal services to clients navigating Australia’s dynamic property and construction markets. We understand that every property transaction and development project is unique, and we tailor our advice to meet your specific objectives whether you’re an investor, developer, contractor, financier, or owner.
Our team combines deep industry knowledge with commercial insight to help you capitalise on opportunities and manage risks across all stages of the property and development lifecycle. From initial acquisition and planning through to construction, leasing, and ultimate sale or management, we partner with you every step of the way.
How We Support You
Construction Services
Supporting developers, contractors, and owners through every stage of the construction process.
Development Planning & Approvals
Helping clients secure the approvals and permits needed to bring developments to life.
Environment & Sustainability
Advising on compliance, sustainability, and green building requirements.
Joint Ventures & Project Structuring
Creating effective structures to maximise returns and align stakeholder interests.
Leasing
Providing landlords and tenants with clear, commercially sound leasing solutions.
Property Conveyancing – Acquisition & Sales
Advising on smooth, secure, and commercially sound property transactions.
Property Disputes & Litigation
Resolving property-related disputes with efficiency and strategic focus
Strata & Community Title
Guiding clients through the establishment and management of strata and community schemes.
Construction Services
×Supporting developers, contractors, and owners through every stage of the construction process.
Our team provides end-to-end legal support for construction projects of all sizes, helping clients navigate contractual, commercial, and operational challenges. We work to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with clearly allocated risks.
Our expertise includes:
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (AS, ABIC, and bespoke agreements)
- Managing head contractor and subcontractor relationships
- Advising on project delivery models, risk allocation, and performance securities
- Handling construction disputes, defect claims, and contract administration issues
We deliver practical solutions to keep your projects moving and resolve disputes efficiently when they arise
Development Planning & Approvals
×Helping clients secure the approvals and permits needed to bring developments to life.
We guide clients through complex planning and approval processes, ensuring compliance with local and state laws. Our team works closely with consultants, planners, and government bodies to unlock development opportunities and mitigate regulatory risks.
We regularly advise on:
- Development applications and planning permits
- Rezoning and planning scheme amendments
- Local and state planning law requirements
- Engagement with councils, regulators, and stakeholders
We help you obtain the approvals you need with minimal delays and maximum certainty.
Environment & Sustainability
×Advising on compliance, sustainability, and green building requirements.
EdenYork supports clients in meeting environmental obligations and pursuing sustainable development outcomes. We provide strategic advice that balances commercial objectives with environmental compliance and community expectations.
Our expertise includes:
- Advising on environmental law compliance and approvals
- Supporting sustainability requirements in project planning and delivery
- Assisting with green building certifications and standards
- Managing environmental risks in property and development projects
We enable clients to achieve their development goals while meeting sustainability benchmarks.
Joint Ventures & Project Structuring
×Creating effective structures to maximise returns and align stakeholder interests.
Our team assists in structuring projects and ventures to balance risk, capital, and profit-sharing. We draft clear agreements that protect your interests and provide a stable framework for collaboration.
We assist with:
- Drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements
- Advising on development agreements and profit-sharing structures
- Establishing funding arrangements and security mechanisms
- Managing governance and stakeholder expectations
We ensure your project structure supports both short-term success and long-term value
Leasing
×Providing landlords and tenants with clear, commercially sound leasing solutions.
We act for landlords and tenants in the drafting, negotiation, and enforcement of lease arrangements across all property sectors. Our advice is practical and commercially focused, helping clients secure favorable terms and resolve disputes effectively.
Our work includes:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial, retail, and industrial leases
- Advising on compliance with leasing legislation and disclosure obligations
- Assisting with lease renewals, variations, and assignments
- Managing disputes, rent reviews, and enforcement action
We help you achieve balanced leasing outcomes that protect your rights and interests.
Property Conveyancing – Acquisition & Sales
×Advising on smooth, secure, and commercially sound property transactions.
We support clients through all stages of property acquisitions and disposals, from due diligence and contract negotiations through to settlement. Our team works to ensure transactions are legally sound, commercially efficient, and aligned with your strategic objectives.
Our work includes:
- Conducting legal due diligence on property assets
- Advising on transaction structuring and risk allocation
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale and purchase contracts
- Managing settlements and compliance with regulatory requirements
We help deliver seamless property transactions with confidence and certainty.
Property Disputes & Litigation
×Resolving property-related disputes with efficiency and strategic focus
Our team advises on a wide range of property and development disputes, from construction defects to land access issues. We provide pragmatic dispute resolution strategies while safeguarding your commercial objectives.
We act for clients in:
- Disputes involving construction defects and delays
- Breaches of contract, easements, and access rights
- Compulsory acquisition and compensation claims
- Litigation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings
We focus on resolving disputes quickly and effectively to protect your project and reputation
Strata & Community Title
×Guiding clients through the establishment and management of strata and community schemes.
EdenYork advises on the creation and governance of strata and community title developments. We help developers, owners, and managers establish compliant schemes and resolve issues as they arise
We provide guidance on:
- Registration and management of strata schemes
- Drafting and enforcing community management statements and by-laws
- Supporting owners corporations with governance and compliance matters
- Resolving disputes between stakeholders
We provide clear, practical guidance to support the successful operation of strata and community developments.
Navigating complexity to create opportunities in property and development
At EdenYork, we support clients at every stage of the property and development journey. By combining sector insight with practical solutions, EdenYork ensures your projects are strategically planned, legally sound, and positioned for long-term success.
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