Get Expert Help With Property Development & Subdivision
Our experienced legal team helps you navigate the legal complexities of property development. From planning approvals to subdivision registration, we streamline the process so you can build with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
Fast Legal Guidance
We provide early legal advice to secure council approvals, manage timelines, and help avoid costly project delays.
Planning & Permit Support
We guide you through zoning laws, overlays, planning permits, and council compliance—ensuring your development meets all legal requirements from the outset.
Subdivision Agreements & Titles
We prepare and review subdivision agreements, easements, and restrictions, and manage the legal registration of new lots and titles.
Maximise Your Outcome
We work closely with surveyors, authorities, and lenders to protect your interests and help you maximise both value and legal certainty at every stage.
WHY CHOOSE US
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL & TITLE REVIEW
We review development applications, planning permits, and title boundaries—clarifying zoning conditions, overlays, and title arrangements so your project proceeds with legal certainty.
FIXED-FEE LEGAL SUPPORT
Our fees are fixed and transparent—so you know the total cost upfront. No billing surprises, just clear legal advice tailored to your project’s planning and subdivision requirements.
COORDINATED PROJECT SUPPORT
We work with surveyors, town planners, and councils to help you manage DA submissions, negotiate permit conditions, and structure subdivisions aligned with project timelines.
GUIDANCE FROM START TO REGISTRATION
Your property development lawyer supports you through each milestone—from initial planning to the registration of lots—providing proactive legal insight to minimise delays and ensure compliance.
Confident Property Development Support
01
Navigating a development project means understanding zoning rules, title conditions, and approval pathways. I help you manage these legal layers from the outset—so your project is compliant, low-risk, and ready to move forward.
Clear, Practical Legal Advice
02
From development applications to subdivision registration, I simplify planning laws and legal jargon—helping you understand restrictions, overlay impacts, and council conditions. You’ll have clarity at every step, with strategic advice tailored to your goals.
Your Project, Legally Protected
03
Every development comes with its own legal challenges—from land use restrictions and council requirements to infrastructure contributions and easement complications. Whether you’re subdividing a residential block or launching a larger multi-dwelling project, I tailor legal guidance to suit your specific structure and vision.
Securing Your Development
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we specialise in helping developers, investors, and landowners confidently navigate the legal complexities of property development and subdivision. Whether you're managing a multi-lot subdivision or a small-scale infill project, our mission is to protect your interests and keep your project compliant at every phase—from planning approvals to title registration. We help you understand council requirements, review and negotiate contracts, and coordinate with surveyors and other professionals—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and legal peace of mind.
More About Property Development & Subdivision
Property development and subdivision projects involve layered regulations, planning approvals, and stakeholder coordination. Whether you're subdividing land, developing a dual-occupancy site, or managing a staged project, here's what you need to know:
Planning & Zoning Review
We assess your site’s zoning, overlays, and planning controls—clarifying what you can develop, where, and under what conditions.
Subdivision Strategy & Documentation
We guide you through the subdivision process—including preparing section 88B instruments, liaising with surveyors, and managing registration with the Titles Office.
Funding & Staging Oversight
We assist with structuring project finance and stage delivery plans to meet lender, council, and investor requirements with minimal delays.
Development Approval Support
From lodging development applications to responding to council feedback, we help you meet statutory requirements and secure timely approvals.
Builder & Consultant Agreements
We review and draft contracts with builders, architects, and contractors—ensuring your legal protection throughout the construction phase.
Fixed-Fee Transparency
With upfront pricing and scoped services, you can budget with certainty—no hourly surprises, just experienced legal support from start to finish.
5 Tips for Property Development & Subdivision
REVIEW LOCAL PLANNING RULES THOROUGHLY
Understand your local council’s planning controls—especially zoning, overlays, lot size minimums, and development constraints. These dictate what you can build, subdivide, or redevelop on your land.
"Our mission is to create long-term value by supporting your property development and subdivision goals with strategic, compliant, and confident legal guidance."
01
We believe every property development—big or small—deserves a solid legal foundation. Our mission is to ensure planning permits, title conditions, and subdivision structures are watertight—so your investment is protected from day one.
02
By working closely with surveyors, councils, and registration authorities, we guide you through every stage—from development applications to subdivision registration. Our legal advice empowers you to proceed with clarity, reduce risks, and stay ahead of potential delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does a lawyer do in a property development or subdivision project?
Do I need a lawyer to subdivide a property?
What risks should I be aware of in a development or subdivision contract?
How long does the subdivision process take?
What legal and additional costs are involved?
What happens if there are delays with council or contractors?
Can I develop or subdivide land through a company or trust?
Residential Property Transactions
Buying or selling a home? We handle contracts, title checks, and settlement to ensure a smooth legal transfer of ownership.
Commercial Property Transactions
From offices to retail spaces, we manage leases, zoning, and contract terms to protect your business investment.
Off-the-Plan Purchases
We review developer contracts, explain risks, and ensure you understand your rights when buying property before it's built.
Strata & Community Title Matters
We assist with bylaws, disputes, and legal rights in shared title schemes like apartments or townhouse complexes.
Property Development & Subdivision
Legal support for land development projects, including zoning compliance, subdivision approvals, and contracts.
Mortgage & Financing Documentation
We prepare and review loan agreements, guarantees, and mortgage documents to ensure your financial protection.
Dispute Resolution
From settlement delays to contract breaches, we resolve property disputes swiftly to minimise stress and financial loss.
Retirement & Aged Care Property Matters
We help you understand legal obligations and rights when buying, selling, or entering retirement village or aged care contracts.
Get Expert Help With Property Development & Subdivision
Our experienced legal team helps you navigate the legal complexities of property development. From planning approvals to subdivision registration, we streamline the process so you can build with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
Fast Legal Guidance
We provide early legal advice to secure council approvals, manage timelines, and help avoid costly project delays.
Planning & Permit Support
We guide you through zoning laws, overlays, planning permits, and council compliance—ensuring your development meets all legal requirements from the outset.
Subdivision Agreements & Titles
We prepare and review subdivision agreements, easements, and restrictions, and manage the legal registration of new lots and titles.
Maximise Your Outcome
We work closely with surveyors, authorities, and lenders to protect your interests and help you maximise both value and legal certainty at every stage.
WHY CHOOSE US
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL & TITLE REVIEW
We review development applications, planning permits, and title boundaries—clarifying zoning conditions, overlays, and title arrangements so your project proceeds with legal certainty.
FIXED-FEE LEGAL SUPPORT
Our fees are fixed and transparent—so you know the total cost upfront. No billing surprises, just clear legal advice tailored to your project’s planning and subdivision requirements.
COORDINATED PROJECT SUPPORT
We work with surveyors, town planners, and councils to help you manage DA submissions, negotiate permit conditions, and structure subdivisions aligned with project timelines.
GUIDANCE FROM START TO REGISTRATION
Your property development lawyer supports you through each milestone—from initial planning to the registration of lots—providing proactive legal insight to minimise delays and ensure compliance.
Confident Property Development Support
01
Navigating a development project means understanding zoning rules, title conditions, and approval pathways. I help you manage these legal layers from the outset—so your project is compliant, low-risk, and ready to move forward.
Clear, Practical Legal Advice
02
From development applications to subdivision registration, I simplify planning laws and legal jargon—helping you understand restrictions, overlay impacts, and council conditions. You’ll have clarity at every step, with strategic advice tailored to your goals.
Your Project, Legally Protected
03
Every development comes with its own legal challenges—from land use restrictions and council requirements to infrastructure contributions and easement complications. Whether you’re subdividing a residential block or launching a larger multi-dwelling project, I tailor legal guidance to suit your specific structure and vision.
Securing Your Development
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we specialise in helping developers, investors, and landowners confidently navigate the legal complexities of property development and subdivision. Whether you're managing a multi-lot subdivision or a small-scale infill project, our mission is to protect your interests and keep your project compliant at every phase—from planning approvals to title registration. We help you understand council requirements, review and negotiate contracts, and coordinate with surveyors and other professionals—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and legal peace of mind.
More About Property Development & Subdivision
Property development and subdivision projects involve layered regulations, planning approvals, and stakeholder coordination. Whether you're subdividing land, developing a dual-occupancy site, or managing a staged project, here's what you need to know:
Planning & Zoning Review
We assess your site’s zoning, overlays, and planning controls—clarifying what you can develop, where, and under what conditions.
Subdivision Strategy & Documentation
We guide you through the subdivision process—including preparing section 88B instruments, liaising with surveyors, and managing registration with the Titles Office.
Funding & Staging Oversight
We assist with structuring project finance and stage delivery plans to meet lender, council, and investor requirements with minimal delays.
Development Approval Support
From lodging development applications to responding to council feedback, we help you meet statutory requirements and secure timely approvals.
Builder & Consultant Agreements
We review and draft contracts with builders, architects, and contractors—ensuring your legal protection throughout the construction phase.
Fixed-Fee Transparency
With upfront pricing and scoped services, you can budget with certainty—no hourly surprises, just experienced legal support from start to finish.
5 Tips for Property Development & Subdivision
REVIEW LOCAL PLANNING RULES THOROUGHLY
Understand your local council’s planning controls—especially zoning, overlays, lot size minimums, and development constraints. These dictate what you can build, subdivide, or redevelop on your land.
"Our mission is to create long-term value by supporting your property development and subdivision goals with strategic, compliant, and confident legal guidance."
01
We believe every property development—big or small—deserves a solid legal foundation. Our mission is to ensure planning permits, title conditions, and subdivision structures are watertight—so your investment is protected from day one.
02
By working closely with surveyors, councils, and registration authorities, we guide you through every stage—from development applications to subdivision registration. Our legal advice empowers you to proceed with clarity, reduce risks, and stay ahead of potential delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does a lawyer do in a property development or subdivision project?
Do I need a lawyer to subdivide a property?
What risks should I be aware of in a development or subdivision contract?
How long does the subdivision process take?
What legal and additional costs are involved?
What happens if there are delays with council or contractors?
Can I develop or subdivide land through a company or trust?
Residential Property Transactions
Buying or selling a home? We handle contracts, title checks, and settlement to ensure a smooth legal transfer of ownership.
Commercial Property Transactions
From offices to retail spaces, we manage leases, zoning, and contract terms to protect your business investment.
Off-the-Plan Purchases
We review developer contracts, explain risks, and ensure you understand your rights when buying property before it's built.
Strata & Community Title Matters
We assist with bylaws, disputes, and legal rights in shared title schemes like apartments or townhouse complexes.
Property Development & Subdivision
Legal support for land development projects, including zoning compliance, subdivision approvals, and contracts.
Mortgage & Financing Documentation
We prepare and review loan agreements, guarantees, and mortgage documents to ensure your financial protection.
Dispute Resolution
From settlement delays to contract breaches, we resolve property disputes swiftly to minimise stress and financial loss.
Retirement & Aged Care Property Matters
We help you understand legal obligations and rights when buying, selling, or entering retirement village or aged care contracts.
Get Expert Help With Property Development & Subdivision
Our experienced legal team helps you navigate the legal complexities of property development. From planning approvals to subdivision registration, we streamline the process so you can build with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
Fast Legal Guidance
We provide early legal advice to secure council approvals, manage timelines, and help avoid costly project delays.
Planning & Permit Support
We guide you through zoning laws, overlays, planning permits, and council compliance—ensuring your development meets all legal requirements from the outset.
Subdivision Agreements & Titles
We prepare and review subdivision agreements, easements, and restrictions, and manage the legal registration of new lots and titles.
Maximise Your Outcome
We work closely with surveyors, authorities, and lenders to protect your interests and help you maximise both value and legal certainty at every stage.
WHY CHOOSE US
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL & TITLE REVIEW
We review development applications, planning permits, and title boundaries—clarifying zoning conditions, overlays, and title arrangements so your project proceeds with legal certainty.
FIXED-FEE LEGAL SUPPORT
Our fees are fixed and transparent—so you know the total cost upfront. No billing surprises, just clear legal advice tailored to your project’s planning and subdivision requirements.
COORDINATED PROJECT SUPPORT
We work with surveyors, town planners, and councils to help you manage DA submissions, negotiate permit conditions, and structure subdivisions aligned with project timelines.
GUIDANCE FROM START TO REGISTRATION
Your property development lawyer supports you through each milestone—from initial planning to the registration of lots—providing proactive legal insight to minimise delays and ensure compliance.
Confident Property Development Support
01
Navigating a development project means understanding zoning rules, title conditions, and approval pathways. I help you manage these legal layers from the outset—so your project is compliant, low-risk, and ready to move forward.
Clear, Practical Legal Advice
02
From development applications to subdivision registration, I simplify planning laws and legal jargon—helping you understand restrictions, overlay impacts, and council conditions. You’ll have clarity at every step, with strategic advice tailored to your goals.
Your Project, Legally Protected
03
Every development comes with its own legal challenges—from land use restrictions and council requirements to infrastructure contributions and easement complications. Whether you’re subdividing a residential block or launching a larger multi-dwelling project, I tailor legal guidance to suit your specific structure and vision.
Securing Your Development
Our Mission & Commitment.
At Gouveia Legal, we specialise in helping developers, investors, and landowners confidently navigate the legal complexities of property development and subdivision. Whether you're managing a multi-lot subdivision or a small-scale infill project, our mission is to protect your interests and keep your project compliant at every phase—from planning approvals to title registration. We help you understand council requirements, review and negotiate contracts, and coordinate with surveyors and other professionals—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and legal peace of mind.
More About Property Development & Subdivision
Property development and subdivision projects involve layered regulations, planning approvals, and stakeholder coordination. Whether you're subdividing land, developing a dual-occupancy site, or managing a staged project, here's what you need to know:
Planning & Zoning Review
We assess your site’s zoning, overlays, and planning controls—clarifying what you can develop, where, and under what conditions.
Subdivision Strategy & Documentation
We guide you through the subdivision process—including preparing section 88B instruments, liaising with surveyors, and managing registration with the Titles Office.
Funding & Staging Oversight
We assist with structuring project finance and stage delivery plans to meet lender, council, and investor requirements with minimal delays.
Development Approval Support
From lodging development applications to responding to council feedback, we help you meet statutory requirements and secure timely approvals.
Builder & Consultant Agreements
We review and draft contracts with builders, architects, and contractors—ensuring your legal protection throughout the construction phase.
Fixed-Fee Transparency
With upfront pricing and scoped services, you can budget with certainty—no hourly surprises, just experienced legal support from start to finish.
5 Tips for Property Development & Subdivision
REVIEW LOCAL PLANNING RULES THOROUGHLY
Understand your local council’s planning controls—especially zoning, overlays, lot size minimums, and development constraints. These dictate what you can build, subdivide, or redevelop on your land.
"Our mission is to create long-term value by supporting your property development and subdivision goals with strategic, compliant, and confident legal guidance."
01
We believe every property development—big or small—deserves a solid legal foundation. Our mission is to ensure planning permits, title conditions, and subdivision structures are watertight—so your investment is protected from day one.
02
By working closely with surveyors, councils, and registration authorities, we guide you through every stage—from development applications to subdivision registration. Our legal advice empowers you to proceed with clarity, reduce risks, and stay ahead of potential delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions, please email us.
What does a lawyer do in a property development or subdivision project?
Do I need a lawyer to subdivide a property?
What risks should I be aware of in a development or subdivision contract?
How long does the subdivision process take?
What legal and additional costs are involved?
What happens if there are delays with council or contractors?
Can I develop or subdivide land through a company or trust?
Residential Property Transactions
Buying or selling a home? We handle contracts, title checks, and settlement to ensure a smooth legal transfer of ownership.
Commercial Property Transactions
From offices to retail spaces, we manage leases, zoning, and contract terms to protect your business investment.
Off-the-Plan Purchases
We review developer contracts, explain risks, and ensure you understand your rights when buying property before it's built.
Strata & Community Title Matters
We assist with bylaws, disputes, and legal rights in shared title schemes like apartments or townhouse complexes.
Property Development & Subdivision
Legal support for land development projects, including zoning compliance, subdivision approvals, and contracts.
Mortgage & Financing Documentation
We prepare and review loan agreements, guarantees, and mortgage documents to ensure your financial protection.
Dispute Resolution
From settlement delays to contract breaches, we resolve property disputes swiftly to minimise stress and financial loss.
Retirement & Aged Care Property Matters
We help you understand legal obligations and rights when buying, selling, or entering retirement village or aged care contracts.