Property & construction
Before buying property: questions to ask before a deposit
Location and price matter. So do the documents, conditions and practical details of handover.
Property & construction
In property and projects, details shape the transaction: the asset, scope, handover and price. We help examine these elements before contracting and when a disagreement arises.
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All servicesFind your starting point.
Property legal due diligence
For buyers or investors seeking a legal reading of available records before proceeding.
Property agreements
For parties to a sale, lease or investment who need their responsibilities set out clearly.
Construction disputes
For project owners or contractors facing disagreements about performance, payments, delays or additional work.
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what you need.
For owners, tenants, developers, contractors and other parties to property transactions.
Ownership records, contractual arrangements and transaction-specific requirements inform the review.
What the work may involve
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Review relevant sale, lease and development agreements.
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Draft and review construction contracts and scopes.
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Assess claims involving delivery, payments and variations.
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Handle property disputes and settlement discussions within scope.
Scope and fees are agreed before engagement.
Before our first conversationA few details.
A few details.
A clearer picture.
Start with what you have. These details help us understand your matter; you do not need every item to make an enquiry.
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Property or project documents
Gather title information, the agreement and available plans or specifications.
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Financial commitments
Bring the payment schedule, invoices and delivery or payment records.
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The issue to resolve
Identify a clause, delay, defect or disagreement about scope.
Before we begin
Good questions.
Does the review include technical project advice?
Legal analysis can draw on technical documents, but a separate specialist may be needed. Each role and its boundaries should be clear.
Why document changes during a project?
A clear record of changes, approvals and costs helps establish what was agreed and what was carried out.
What should I send about a dispute?
The contract, schedules, handover records, correspondence and financial claims, with a concise explanation of the disagreement.
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