Property and Commercial Transactions in Bundaberg
Conveyancing
Buying or selling a house, investment property, business or vacant land is an important transaction and, as such, it is highly recommended that you retain the services of a legal professional to ensure you get the best possible outcome. At Payne Butler Lang you get to speak with experienced property solicitors. The conveyancing process is not as simple as most people think.
Once a contract is signed, searches must be completed and various conditions must be adhered to, such as finance and building inspections, within strict time limits. Payne Butler Lang has adopted the Queensland Conveyancing Protocol to ensure the highest level of attention to detail and service. Searches are one of the most essential aspects of conveyancing.
Conveyancing searches include things such as title and council searches. A title search seeks to answer questions such as whether or not the Seller has a saleable interest in the Property if the Property has any encumbrances or restrictions, and if there are any other interests on the Property.
Searches are not the only component of a typical conveyance. Conveyancing also includes ensuring all conditions of the Contract are adhered to, ensuring the appropriate party pays for rates and charges like water consumption, as well as arranging for fees to be paid, and preparing legal documents. In addition, the proper authorities will need to be notified of the property transaction and supplied with the information they require.
While people can get do-it-yourself kits for conveyancing, more often than not if something goes wrong it can cost more in solicitors' fees to have the error rectified than to have engaged a solicitor to conduct the conveyance. To find out more about the cost of conveyancing please do not hesitate to contact our office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Leases
The interests of landlords and tenants differ, although they both have a common goal, that is, to enter into a workable Lease. We have adopted a plain language and non-confrontational style lease document that secures the interests of the landlord without oppressing the tenant. Our "Plain English" leases are appreciated by both parties and result in fewer negotiations and reduced costs. Our expertise extends to all types of leases including:
- Rural properties;
- Retail shop leases;
- Commercial and industrial properties; and
- Business premises.
We recognise that leases need to be tailored to suit the circumstances of the parties; the property and the use the tenant will put the property to during the term of the lease.
Commercial Law
We recognise the importance of working alongside business people to assist them in their businesses and give them timely and practical advice. We provide our clients, whether business proprietors or owners of commercial property, with not only legal advice, but also extensive experience in business transactions and local knowledge, striving to ensure that our clients have the legal advantage in a commercial transaction. As franchising is increasing in popularity, our clients expect, and we provide, advice to prospective and existing franchisees ensuring that they:
- Make informed decisions;
- Receive the information franchisers are required by law to provide to them; and
- Secure the benefits of the franchise.
With the increased importance of intellectual property rights and information technology in the world of commerce, we can guide our clients through what may sometimes be a difficult maze. Anthony Ryan is in charge of our Commercial division. Anthony has practised in this area of law since 1984, both in Brisbane for over 10 years and in Bundaberg since 1995.
Rural
Payne Butler Lang has a large rural client base, particularly in the sugar cane, tree crops, small crops and grazing industries. We are familiar with the laws which impact on these industries and have a detailed knowledge of the commercial, technical, GST, duty and structural matters that are essential to the provision of efficient and effective legal services to clients in these industries. We can assist with advice on a wide range of matters that impact on the day-to-day affairs of our rural clients including:
- Deceased estates;
- Environmental matters;
- Family re-organisations;
- Farm succession;
- Fencing disputes;
- Land clearing;
- Land court matters;
- Partnerships;
- Property transfers;
- Resumptions;
- Timber agreements;
- Trusts;
- Share farming;
- Wills; and
- Workers compensation.
Town Planning and Environment
Payne Butler Lang has a broad practice in the area of Planning and Environment Law including:
- Application of planning and environment legislation;
- Development applications to local government authorities;
- Appeals to the planning and environment court;
- Appeals to the Land Court;
- Compensation for land resumption;
- Resource licensing decisions from the Department of Environment and Resource Management;
- Cultural heritage;
- Applications for cultural heritage listing;
- Cultural heritage listing appeals;
- Resource management;
- Water allocations;
- Water licensing and permits;
- Vegetation management;
- Vegetation clearing exemption;
- Development applications for vegetation clearing;
- Vegetation management plans;
- Environmental Protection Act;
- Environmental authorities;
- Contaminated sites;
- Mining;
- Mining tenure applications; and
- Mining compensation.
For property & commercial legal assistance, call our team on (07) 4132 8900.