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Commercial property lawyers Gold Coast

The property industry is ever changing as people seek new places to live, work, invest and create. Whether you are buying, selling, developing, leasing or managing commercial property, the right legal advice makes the difference between a deal that works and one that costs you.

RedeMont’s commercial property lawyers work with developers, investors, business owners and government clients across South East Queensland and throughout Australia. We focus on creating solutions that address commercial as well as legal risks, with a practical approach built on over 40 years of experience in property law.

We act for clients across major industries including airport and tourism developments, retail, industrial and master planned residential communities. From detailed due diligence and deal structuring to navigating legislative requirements and managing complex project delivery, our goal is to give you greater certainty and confident decision-making at every stage.

What our commercial property lawyers do

Our property lawyers advise on the full spectrum of commercial and residential property matters. We provide clear, concise advice and robust documentation to support transactions, developments and ongoing property management.

Acquisitions and disposals

Successful commercial property transactions rely on clear, concise advice and robust documentation. We act for buyers and sellers across all asset types, providing end-to-end transaction support from initial due diligence through to settlement.

  • Acquisitions and disposals of commercial offices, shopping centres, large format retail and industrial properties
  • Hotel and accommodation acquisitions, including management agreements
  • Portfolio transactions involving multiple asset classes
  • Contract negotiation, review and risk assessment
  • Settlement coordination and post-completion matters

Leasing

We provide practical support and advice for landlords and tenants across retail, commercial, office and industrial leasing. Our commercial lease lawyers have deep knowledge of retail lease legislation across all states and territories, helping you negotiate deals, draft documents and manage ongoing obligations.

  • Retail, commercial and industrial lease negotiations and drafting
  • Lease renewals, rent reviews and option exercises
  • Lease assignments, sub-leasing and surrender arrangements
  • Retail lease compliance across all states and territories
  • Lease dispute resolution and termination

Development

We work with residential and commercial developers on all types of development projects. Our property development lawyers advise from project inception through to completion, with significant experience across master planned communities, mixed-use precincts and major infrastructure.

  • Large residential flat land subdivision on greenfield sites
  • High-rise and mixed-use strata title development schemes
  • Tourism infrastructure, resort and hotel developments
  • Development agreements and project delivery frameworks
  • Strata title and community title scheme structuring

Subdivision

Our extensive experience acting for developers and local governments gives us unique insight into the common challenges faced by subdivision projects. We also help clients negotiate regulatory hurdles to ensure full compliance.

  • Residential, commercial and industrial subdivision
  • Community title and volumetric subdivision
  • Regulatory approvals and compliance
  • Infrastructure and services agreements
  • Easements, covenants and access arrangements

Body corporate

Our team has a deep understanding of the complex legislation that applies to body corporate schemes. We apply our proactive, commercial approach and real-world experience to advising on structures, ongoing management and disputes.

  • Establishing and structuring new body corporate schemes
  • By-law drafting, review and enforcement
  • Committee governance and compliance
  • Disputes between lot owners, committees, caretakers and strata managers
  • Management and letting rights

Project structuring

Deals are made in the details. Our team has significant experience in deal structuring, working closely with key consultants to ensure deals are put together in ways that minimise project risks and reduce transactional costs.

  • Development agreements, joint ventures and syndicates
  • Risk allocation and project governance frameworks
  • Finance structuring and security arrangements
  • Stakeholder coordination and consultant engagement
  • Project cost management and transactional efficiency

Due diligence

Thorough due diligence is the foundation of any sound property decision. We act for buyers and sellers to provide detailed statutory due diligence, delivering greater certainty and knowledge around all types of property transactions.

  • Title searches, encumbrances and registered interests
  • Planning and zoning investigations
  • Environmental and contamination assessments
  • Compliance audits and regulatory approvals
  • Vendor disclosure obligations and seller statements

Property disputes

We advise clients on all types of property disputes involving sales and purchases, leasing, easements, subdivisions, compulsory acquisitions and body corporate disputes. We work closely with our Disputes team to resolve disputes at the earliest possible stage.

  • Contract disputes arising from sales and purchases
  • Lease disputes and termination claims
  • Easement and boundary disputes
  • Compulsory acquisition and resumption matters
  • Body corporate and strata disputes

Commercial property

Our commercial property lawyers advise on all aspects of commercial real estate, from structuring and due diligence to negotiation and completion. We act for developers, owners, landlords and tenants across offices, retail, industrial and mixed-use assets, providing commercially sound, results-focused legal advice at every stage.

  • Commercial acquisitions and disposals across all asset types
  • Retail and commercial leasing and tenancy management
  • Due diligence and risk assessment for commercial portfolios
  • Finance and security arrangements for commercial transactions
  • Ongoing property management and compliance advisory

Residential property

Our residential property lawyers advise on high-value acquisitions, disposals and development transactions, bringing senior involvement and commercial clarity to every stage of the process. We act for individual buyers and sellers, property investors, developers and private clients across complex conveyancing, off-the-plan contracts and staged land settlements, providing thorough, experienced advice from contract review through to settlement.

  • High-value residential acquisitions and disposals
  • Off-the-plan contracts and staged development settlements
  • Land sale contracts and lot settlement management
  • Property due diligence, title review and risk assessment
  • Development deeds, body corporate structuring and compliance advisory

Key contacts

We work to build authentic relationships where our experience and dynamic counsel combine to deliver invaluable insights that drive your success.

Meet our people

Bryce Melville

Managing Partner

Rebecca Sheppard

Special Counsel

Marieanne Golubinsky

Special Counsel

Industries we serve

Our property law team works across a wide range of sectors, bringing specialist knowledge to every engagement. We regularly act for clients in the following areas:

  • Airport and tourism developments, including resort and hotel acquisitions and management agreements
  • Retail property, including shopping centres, large format retail and tenancy management
  • Industrial property, including warehousing, logistics and manufacturing facilities
  • Master planned residential communities and land subdivision
  • Commercial office leasing and management
  • Government property advisory, including compulsory acquisition and public infrastructure projects

Why choose RedeMont for property law

40+ years shaping the Gold Coast

Our property team has been at the centre of Gold Coast property for over four decades. From many of the major city-defining developments and infrastructure projects that have shaped this region to current master planned communities and commercial precincts, we bring a depth of local knowledge and market understanding that firms new to the area simply cannot match.

Led by one of the Gold Coast's most experienced property lawyers

Our property team is led by Managing Partner Bryce Melville, who brings 30 years of experience across large-scale property transactions, government advisory and major development projects in Australia and the UK. Bryce has acted for the developer of the largest flat land subdivision on the Gold Coast and serves as lead property adviser for national landlords and tenants. He sits on the Property Council of Australia's Gold Coast Committee and the Bond Law Advisory Board.

We shape property law, not just practise it

Through our active involvement with the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Queensland), we track and influence policy direction and legislative changes that affect property owners, developers and investors. This means our clients benefit from advice that anticipates regulatory shifts before they take effect.

One firm for the full project lifecycle

Property transactions and developments rarely sit in isolation. A development may require planning approvals, environmental assessments, finance structuring, leasing and dispute resolution. Our property lawyers work alongside our planning and environment, disputes, corporate and finance teams, so you get coordinated advice across every aspect of your project without juggling multiple firms.

Government and private sector perspective

We act for local governments, public sector entities and private developers across the same asset classes and project types. This dual perspective gives our clients a practical advantage: we understand how both sides approach property matters, which means sharper negotiation, better risk management and fewer surprises.
“ RedeMont have always provided clear and sound legal advice, in a timely manner. They have always made themselves available to address time sensitive matters, or to answer any questions from both airport management and Board. ”

Scott Norris – General Manager Aviation & Commercial, Sunshine Coast Airport

We have a long standing relationship with the RedeMont team and value the high quality legal advice, focus on commercial solutions, as well as their responsiveness and the excellent value they provide. We often have a high volume of matters and the team are always willing to assist when we need their help.

Anthony Oates, General Counsel of Abano Healthcare

The RedeMont property team have become our trusted legal partners, taking the time to understand our business, people, individual brand requirements and our corporate priorities and risk profile. They are approachable, friendly, responsive and have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of property law. There is a great level of trust and honesty between our companies, with relationship building and client servicing seen as more important than billing every minute. Bryce and Marieanne’s advice, guidance and professionalism has ensured we achieve our desired outcomes.

In-house legal team – Spotlight Property Group

That legal advice is fantastic, clear, comprehensive.

SEQ Local Government Senior Plan Sealing Officer

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Speak with our commercial property lawyers

Whether you are planning a major development, negotiating a commercial lease, buying or selling commercial property, or need advice on a property dispute, our experienced team is ready to help.

Contact RedeMont’s property lawyers today to discuss your matter.