Property and Development
When entrusting your property or development to a team of lawyers, you need experienced professionals.
Get in touchProperty and Development
When entrusting your property or development to a team of lawyers, you need experienced professionals.
Get in touchProperty and Development
When entrusting your property or development to a team of lawyers, you need experienced professionals.
Get in touchProperty and Development
Professional Property Services
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a commercial property, or managing a rural land transaction, Kell Moore’s conveyancing team provides expert guidance every step of the way. With over 130 years of experience serving regional NSW and Victoria, we understand the unique challenges of property transactions in our area.
Our team combines technical expertise with practical, plain-English advice. We handle everything from simple residential purchases to complex commercial and rural transactions, ensuring your interests are protected and your settlement proceeds smoothly.
How we help you
Our experienced team of lawyers and conveyancers will:
Contract and Document Preparation
- Draft and review Contracts of Sale to protect your interests
- Prepare Section 88B Instruments accurately and in compliance with legal requirements
- Register plans of subdivision and ensure all documents are properly lodged
- Provide clear explanations of each document so you understand every clause
Development Guidance
- Advise you on Development Applications, approvals, and compliance issues
- Identify risks or restrictions that may affect your project timeline or cost
- Assist with negotiations involving councils, builders, and other stakeholders
- Ensure your development process follows local planning regulations
Strata and Community Advice
- Provide advice on strata, community, and neighbourhood developments
- Draft and review Strata By-Laws, Strata Management Statements, and Building Management Statements
- Create Community and Neighbourhood Management Statements tailored to your development
- Support developers and property owners in managing shared property rights and responsibilities
What we can help with
Talk to us about issues relating to:
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- Contracts of Sale and Subdivisions
- Section 88B Instruments and
easements - Development Applications and
approvals - Strata, community, and
neighbourhood developments - Strata By-Laws and Management Statements
- Land use, zoning, and planning
advice - Dispute resolution for development or strata matters
- Section 173 Agreements
Why Choose Kell Moore for Property and Development
Local Expertise
Experienced Team
Plain English Advice
Comprehensive Service
Competitive Pricing
Three Offices
Property & Development Law – Frequently Asked Questions (VIC & NSW)
At Kell Moore, we work closely with clients across Victoria and New South Wales to navigate the complexities of property and development law with confidence and clarity. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from developers, landowners, and buyers considering development opportunities.
A subdivision involves dividing one parcel of land into two or more separate lots. This can be for residential, commercial, rural, or industrial use. Subdivision may also involve realigning boundaries or creating common property in developments such as townhouses or apartments.
Yes, you need approval to subdivide land. The rules differ by state. In Victoria, you must secure a planning permit from the local council before any subdivision. In NSW, you need Development Consent or a Complying Development Certificate if your plan meets specific criteria. Both states require final registration with their land titles authority.
Subdivision costs vary based on the size and complexity of the project. You can expect council application fees, surveyor and engineering fees, possible infrastructure contributions or levies, utility connection costs for water, sewer, electricity, and NBN, legal fees for agreements and registration, and expenses for any required construction such as access-ways or drainage.
A Section 173 Agreement in Victoria and a Planning Agreement or VPA in NSW are binding agreements between landowners and councils. A Section 173 Agreement sets conditions or ongoing obligations linked to a subdivision or development. A Planning Agreement or VPA usually covers contributions such as infrastructure, public amenities, or land dedication. Legal help is important for reviewing, negotiating, or drafting these agreements.
A strata subdivision creates individual ownership of units, townhouses, or apartments, along with shared common property. Strata subdivision is typically used when multiple dwellings are built on a single parcel of land.
Yes, both Victoria and NSW allow off the plan contracts, but the rules are detailed. Contracts must follow strict disclosure laws, and developers need to provide clear plans and statements. Delays in registration can affect settlement timing, so you should consider the risk. Legal advice is important before signing or issuing any off the plan contract.
A property lawyer handles drafting and reviewing contracts and disclosure documents, drafting or negotiating agreements such as Section 173 Agreements or VPAs, ensuring compliance with Planning Permit or Development Consent conditions, lodging documents with Land Use Victoria or NSW Land Registry Services, and managing the creation and issuance of new titles. This helps keep the subdivision legally sound and free from avoidable delays.
Property and Development staff
Experienced professionals ready to help with your property transaction
Peter Campbell
Director
Caitlin Keogh
Director
