Alton Legal Construction, Planning and Property Law practice assists developers, builders, investors and property owners with navigating the legal and regulatory requirements that apply to property transactions, development projects and construction activities. We provide clear, commercially focused advice across a wide range of matters, helping clients manage risk, resolve disputes and progress their projects with certainty.
Our services include:
Property acquisitions and sales — advising on residential and commercial conveyancing, due diligence, contract negotiation and settlement.
Construction contracts — drafting, reviewing and negotiating building contracts, subcontractor agreements, consultancy agreements and head contracts.
Development and planning approvals — advising on planning controls, development applications, zoning issues, heritage constraints and compliance with local government requirements.
Strata and community title matters — assisting with by-laws, strata disputes, collective sales, defects and owners corporation governance.
Building defects and home building disputes — advising on statutory warranties, defect claims, insurance issues and proceedings in NCAT and the courts.
Leasing — preparing and negotiating commercial, retail and industrial leases, and advising on obligations, renewals and disputes.
Compulsory acquisitions and land access — assisting landowners and developers with compensation claims and property rights affected by government action.
Dispute resolution and litigation — representing clients in contractual disputes, construction claims, planning appeals and property-related litigation.
We work closely with clients to navigate regulatory complexity, protect their commercial interests and ensure their property and construction objectives are supported by informed and practical legal solutions.
