Property Law

We act for landlords and tenants across office, industrial and retail premises, preparing and providing clear, timely advice on lease negotiations, documentation, renewals, (extensions), assignments and disputes. Our solicitors deliver common-sense, commercially focused solutions that protect your interests and support the effective management of leased properties.  Our solicitors also have a thorough understanding of the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act and related legislation. 

We provide legal advice across all aspects of subdivisions and property development, assisting with the preparation of contracts, subdivision and easement documentation, and the lodgement and registration of applications for new title and strata schemes with Landgate. We offer clear, practical guidance on the implications of the Property Law Act, Transfer of Land Act, Strata Titles Act and other relevant legislation, ensuring your project proceeds smoothly and compliantly. Whether you’re developing a small strata complex or a large commercial site, we deliver comprehensive support to help you manage risk and achieve successful outcomes.

Setting up the right trust structure can significantly strengthen your financial and legal position when managing property holdings, but the process can be complex without the right guidance. Cullen Macleod provides clear, practical advice to help you establish a trust that aligns with your objectives, whether for asset protection, tax efficiency, or estate planning. We tailor each structure to suit your individual circumstances and provide ongoing legal support for the effective management and compliance of property trusts, ensuring long-term protection and peace of mind.

Buying or selling property can involve far more complexity than many people expect, with hidden legal and financial risks that may only surface later. Obtaining the right legal advice before signing a contract can help you avoid costly issues and protect your interests. Cullen Macleod’s experienced property lawyers assist clients at every stage of the process, from drafting and reviewing offers and contracts for the sale of land, through to negotiation, advice and dispute resolution. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, we provide clear, practical guidance to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly and securely.

Our property team provides comprehensive legal support across all areas of property ownership, development and transactions. We advise clients on their rights and obligations under leases, conduct due diligence for property purchases, and prepare offers, contracts and agreements for sales, strata and “off the plan” developments. Our expertise extends to joint venture and co-ownership agreements, subdivision advice, easements and restrictive covenants, mortgage and caveat matters. We also assist with strata company requirements and by-laws, transfer duty and Landgate enquiries, and provide efficient settlement services, including electronic conveyancing. Whether you’re buying, selling, or developing property, our team delivers clear, practical advice to help you complete your transaction from start to finish with confidence.

We offer a comprehensive conveyancing service for individuals and businesses buying or selling property. Whether you are a first home buyer, upgrading your home, or a property investor or developer, our team provides clear, practical guidance through every stage of your transaction. As a boutique conveyancing practice, we deliver personal attention and responsive service while charging at the Settlement Agent’s Scale of Fees. With extensive experience in all forms of property transactions across Western Australia, our team ensures your matter is handled efficiently, accurately and with your best interests in mind.

Adoption is the legal process by which a child ceases to be the legal child of his or her birth parents and becomes instead the child of the adoptive parents, as if born to them.

We can help you with the process of adoption, which is relatively straightforward.