Commercial Property Legal Support
Commercial Property Solicitors for Legal Support Beyond Standard Conveyancing
Our expert solicitors provide specialised legal services that extend beyond traditional conveyancing, offering complete legal protection for auction purchases, commercial property transactions, and estate planning. When your property needs require broader legal expertise, we're equipped to handle complex situations without referring you elsewhere.
Auction & Pre-Auction Support
Property auctions operate under fundamentally different legal frameworks from private sales. Once the hammer falls, you're immediately and unconditionally bound to purchase. There's no cooling-off period, no subject-to-finance clause, and no opportunity to renegotiate terms. This makes pre-auction preparation absolutely critical for protecting your interests and avoiding costly mistakes.
The time pressures surrounding auctions also mean that standard conveyancing timelines don't apply. You need rapid legal analysis, immediate certificate preparation, and strategic advice from auction solicitors that can deliver under tight deadlines without compromising thoroughness.
Our Comprehensive Auction Services
We begin working with you weeks before auction day, analysing the contract, identifying potential issues, and developing a comprehensive bidding strategy. This includes reviewing all special conditions, understanding vendor obligations, and ensuring you know exactly what you're committing to purchase.
When you discover a property close to auction day, we provide expedited contract reviews typically within 24-48 hours. Our fast-track process focuses on identifying deal-breakers, understanding special conditions, and ensuring you have all critical information before bidding begins.
s.17 and s.66W certificates are often required for auction purchases and can take several days to obtain through normal channels. We expedite this process while providing strategic guidance on auction conditions, bidding approaches, and post-auction settlement requirements.
Many desirable properties sell before reaching auction through private negotiation. We help you understand pre-auction offer conditions, negotiate favourable terms, and structure early purchase agreements that protect your interests while maintaining the urgency needed in competitive markets.
If you're the successful bidder, we immediately shift into settlement mode, coordinating with your lender, managing deposit requirements, and ensuring all post-auction obligations are met promptly and correctly.
Missed out at auction? We provide complimentary follow-up services, including contract reviews for alternative properties and ongoing legal support to keep your property search momentum going.
Commercial Conveyancing from Expert Commercial Property Solicitors
Commercial property transactions involve significantly more complex legal considerations than residential purchases. GST implications, existing lease obligations, zoning compliance, environmental assessments, and business asset transfers all require specialised knowledge that standard residential conveyancers may not possess.
The financial stakes are typically higher, the contracts more complex, and the potential for costly mistakes greater. Business property decisions can affect your company's operations, cash flow, and long-term growth strategy, making expert legal protection essential.
Our Commercial Property Services
Our commercial property solicitors handle the complete legal process for commercial property purchases and sales, including specialised due diligence for business properties. This covers zoning verification, lease review, tenant analysis, and compliance with commercial property regulations.
Commercial property transactions often involve complex GST obligations, including withholding requirements, input tax credits, and registration obligations. We ensure full compliance with Australian Tax Office requirements and prevent costly penalties.
When purchasing commercial property with existing tenants, we thoroughly review all lease agreements, rental rolls, and tenant obligations. This includes analysing lease terms, rent review provisions, and tenant rights that could affect your investment return.
Commercial contracts require specialised clauses and conditions that don't apply to residential transactions. Our commercial property solicitors draft and review commercial contracts with appropriate business terms, risk allocation, and protection mechanisms.
Our commercial due diligence process includes environmental assessments, council compliance verification, planning permit reviews, and business use approvals. We identify potential risks that could affect your business operations or property value.
When commercial property purchases include business assets, equipment, or goodwill components, we coordinate the legal transfer of these elements alongside the property transaction.
Estate Planning
Property often represents the largest component of personal wealth, making proper estate planning essential for protecting your family's financial future. Without appropriate legal structures in place, your property investments could be subject to unnecessary taxes, lengthy probate processes, or family disputes that erode the value you've worked to build.
Estate planning becomes particularly critical when you own multiple properties, have complex family situations, or want to ensure seamless property management if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
Our Estate Planning Services
We draft legally sound wills that specifically address your property portfolio, ensuring clear instructions for property transfer, minimising potential disputes, and optimising tax outcomes for your beneficiaries.
Our succession planning goes beyond basic wills to consider the most effective ways to transfer property wealth. This includes analysing ownership structures, trust arrangements, and timing strategies that preserve maximum value for your family.
We prepare comprehensive powers of attorney that specifically address property management, ensuring your investments continue to be professionally managed if you become unable to make decisions yourself.
When family circumstances change through death, incapacity, or family arrangements, we handle the legal transfer of property interests with sensitivity and expertise.
We provide compassionate legal support for families managing property sales following a death, handling all legal requirements while ensuring maximum return for beneficiaries.
We help families structure property ownership to minimise tax obligations, protect assets from potential claims, and ensure smooth intergenerational wealth transfer.
Why Choose Velocity's Legal Expertise?
Qualified Solicitors
Comprehensive legal training beyond basic conveyancing certification
55+ Years Experience
Proven expertise across changing markets and legal requirements
Three-State Coverage
Licensed across the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees or surprise costs
Thorough Service
We leave no stone unturned in protecting your interests
Clear Communication
Plain English explanations and responsive support throughout your transaction
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Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1171.02 – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1489.02 – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1298.49 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1236.13 (plus the cost of Body Corporate Minutes at cost and Section 119 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Transfer between direct family
Transfer for related to family court orders
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1236.13 (plus the cost of Body Corporate Minutes at cost and Section 119 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Unit, Apartment or Land Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1552.62 (plus the cost of Section 184 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1298.49 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Our fees are payable at at the time of completion of the contract prior to release unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Our fees are payable at at the time of completion of the contract prior to release unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
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