Property Lawyer
Hui Chi graduated from Melbourne University with a double degree of Commerce and Law. Hui has been practicing
law since 2008 and is also a Registered Migration Agent.
Property Lawyer
????Ivan Bezbradica completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Melbourne before graduating
law from Monash University. He also volunteers at the Peninsula Community Legal Centre where in 2018 was awarded a volunteer excellence award.
Property Lawyer
Chris Woods started his career in general commercial law before exclusively pursuing family law due
to a predisposition and aptitude for the rights of the family, more so than corporations.
Property Lawyer
Ann Pennefather is a compassionate and experienced family lawyer. She is very much aware that her clients
are often going through what may be one of the most turbulent periods of their lives and works towards achieving realistic and equitable solutions to their problems.
Property Lawyer
Sapna Khan completed her law degree at the prestigious University of Melbourne and was admitted as an
Australian Lawyer in 2006. Sapna practices in all areas of law, specialising in property law and family law.
Property Lawyers play a vital role in managing, protecting, and resolving issues related to both movable and immovable property. Property law governs the legal rights, responsibilities, and relationships associated with owning, using, or transferring property. These properties are not limited to tangible items like cars, furniture, or electronic appliances—known as Fahrnis or movable assets—but also extend to immovable property such as land, buildings, real estate rights, easements, and long-term leases.
Immovable property involves rights that cannot be physically touched or seen, yet are legally recognized, transferrable, and enforceable. Whether you are purchasing land, entering a lease agreement, dealing with a boundary dispute, or transferring property ownership, Property Lawyers ensure compliance with the law and safeguard your legal interests.
Property Law is built on several foundational doctrines that guide how property rights are created, transferred, and protected. The major principles include:
This principle ensures that ownership rights are publicly recognizable. For immovable property, records are maintained in land registers, title offices, and government databases, allowing third parties to verify legitimate ownership and reduce disputes.
Property rights are generally exclusive and enforceable against everyone. This means the owner has full authority to use, transfer, or restrict access to the property, subject only to legal limitations such as zoning laws or public interest regulations.
Under this principle, every property must be clearly defined, ensuring that the boundaries, nature, and characteristics of the asset are precisely identified. This is crucial during property transfers, surveys, registrations, and title searches.
This principle limits parties to choose only those property rights recognized by law. Individuals cannot create new or custom property rights outside the established legal framework, ensuring consistency and reliability in property transactions.
In many legal systems, especially those influenced by civil law, the transfer of property ownership is separate from the underlying contract. This abstract structure ensures that even if the contract is flawed, the transfer may still be valid, creating legal security and clarity.
Professional Property Lawyers assist clients with:
Property purchase and sale agreements
Title verification and due diligence
Lease drafting and tenancy disputes
Real estate development permissions
Land registration and mutation
Boundary conflicts and easement rights
Transfer deeds, gift deeds, and inheritance matters
Property dispute resolution and litigation