“Strata” has become a dirty word for many Australians. Antunes Lawyers can turn your strata into something great. Our lawyers can help give you more power over your property and set up rules to avoid disputes in the future.

When living within a strata plan, common complaints are that essential repairs to common property aren’t happening, strong personalities are dominating strata conversations, or that neighbours are being noisy and disruptive. If these issues are left unattended to fester, your dream apartment could turn into a living nightmare.

During a dispute, having an impartial lawyer to mediate and provide legal advice can help you to ‘love thy neighbour’ and resolve issues in the most effective way. Our strata experts can also set up by-laws (a contract between you and the owner’s corporation), that give you more say over your property and can establish policies to avoid future arguments.

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Selling as a group to developers is much more complicated than your average property transaction. Antunes Lawyers are here to make things simple. We negotiate with developers, owners, and real estate agents to obtain the best offer for you and the group.

When you’re selling as a group to a developer, many factors can impact your potential profit. One of the most important documents that will affect your sale is a Collective Agreement (Joint Sales Agreement or Group Sales Agreement). A Collective Agreement creates rules for the group, establishes how much each owner will receive from a sale, and may also create a committee that will make administrative decisions throughout negotiations.

If you’re not actively involved in drafting or reviewing your Collective Agreement, you might be taken advantage of. Antunes Lawyers can take the stress out of selling your property to developers and ensure that your voice is heard amongst the group. Our goal is to make sure that your experience is as pleasant and rewarding as possible.

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Getting approval to use land is often the first step in making your dream business or home a reality. If you’re planning to build, having a great lawyer on your side could be the difference between getting approved or rejected.

In NSW, the most significant legislation that impacts planning and development is the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). This statute establishes a legal responsibility to ensure that land is used in a way that considers the environment and requires proposals for land use to meet strict conditions.

Our lawyers can advise you on Local Environmental Plans and State Environmental Planning Policies, help you obtain approval for demolition, the subdivision of land, or the erection of a building, and even represent you to appeal decisions in the Land and Environment Court.

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Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant it’s important to obtain legal advice on your rights and obligations before you enter any lease agreements. If you’re leasing for retail, residential, or commercial purposes, Antunes Lawyers can ensure that your lease agreement supports your best interests.

For many potential tenants, the idea of questioning or negotiating the terms of a lease agreement is a foreign concept and landlords could take advantage of that. Reviewing and changing your lease conditions with the help of a lawyer can be an integral step towards a fairer agreement.

If you’re planning to offer or enter a lease agreement, our expert lawyers can help you determine terms that best suit your situation, assist with any lease-related disputes that occur, and ensure that the relationship between landlord and tenant remains positive.

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By the time you reach conveyancing, selling or buying your home can feel like a done deal and important details can be overlooked. With the help of our expert lawyers, not only will you finalise your property transaction, but we can also make sure that you come out with a good deal.

Conveyancing is the process of transferring the legal title of land ownership from the seller to the buyer. This process requires a solicitor or conveyancer to deal with paperwork that leads to the legal completion of a sale and a draft, review, and agree to a contract that eventually becomes binding to both the vendor and purchaser.

If you’re selling your home, a well-drafted contract can ensure that your buyer can’t bail out of the purchase or find a loophole that allows them to reduce the price. If you’re a buyer, having an expert review the contracts’ terms before signing is the key to avoiding an unfavourable deal. So don’t cut corners during conveyancing, trust one of our expert lawyers to ensure that your property transaction goes according to plan.

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Sydney is experiencing a construction boom, and with more construction comes the increased potential for disputes between owners, builders, and sub-contractors. The main cause of many disputes is miscommunication. Our lawyers can negotiate on your behalf and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

One of the best ways to avoid disputes before they even begin is to have a contract that is written by an expert. A good contract will minimise unreasonable risks, guarantee that you pay a fair price, and increase the control you have over the building process. When Antunes Lawyers write and review contracts, we won’t miss any detail.

Our lawyers have experience working with homeowners, developers, construction companies, architects, engineers, and subcontractors alike and we can advise and draft agreements, assist with dispute management, and guide you through insurance claims. Whatever your needs, we know how to help.

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