Tisher Liner FC Law is one of the leading property law teams in Victoria. Led by two Accredited Property Law specialists, the team comprises expert property lawyers and conveyancers with a wealth of knowledge. TLFC has acted, and continues to act for clients in numerous landmark developments from inception to completion. There is no property matter that we have not handled.

Tisher Liner FC Law provides a full range of property law and development services to its clients. This includes conducting simple residential conveyancing matters through to large-scale property developments, which involve preparing master contracts, joint venture agreements and associated finance documentation.

We have significant experience in acting for developers and assist developers with:

  • Purchase agreements and options for purchase of land including due diligence services;
  • Matters relating to Air Rights;
  • Planning matters at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal;
  • Structuring advice and preparing and reviewing development structure documents such as joint ventures, partnerships, shareholder and unitholder agreements;
  • Senior debt, mezzanine and second mortgage funding;
  • Preparation of master contracts and conveyancing of sale of lots in developments;
  • Preparation of contracts with multiple owners selling multiple parcels in one lot to a developer;
  • Property disputes;
  • Adverse possession and title issues;
  • Creation and variation of easements and restrictive covenants;
  • Section 173 agreements;
  • FIRB Issues;
  • Land tax and stamp duty issues;
  • Owners corporation issues;
  • Agreement for leases and leases;
  • Licences of common property.

We deal with matters for developers with sites ranging from 2 lot subdivisions to apartment buildings with 700+ lots, greenfield sites and estate development.

We also have extensive experience in preparing and reviewing agreements and structuring development opportunities in developments such as:

  • Caretaking agreements;
  • Facility management agreements;
  • Owners corporation manager appointments and authorities;
  • Sale of management rights and compliance with developers obligations in light of the Community Association DP 270180 v Arrow Asset Management Pty Ltd [2007] NSWSC 527 case;
  • Sale of rent rolls;
  • Exclusive letting rights;
  • Exclusive management rights;
  • Embedded network rights for electricity, gas, hot water and solar power including installation, management and operation;
  • Agreements with utility and service providers;
  • NBN infrastructure agreements;
  • Licensing of storage cages, car parks, courtyards, office space, compressors and other services;
  • Retail and commercial leases;
  • Creation of owners corporation rules;
  • Rooming house operations;
  • Serviced apartment operators;
  • Retirement villages;
  • Caravan Parks;
  • Shopping centres;
  • Child care facilities.

A number of our principals sit on property law committees. This ensures our team remains up to date with the frequent changes to the law, so that we can pre-empt industry shifts or developments our clients may encounter.

Tisher Liner FC Law also has a leading owners corporation division. For details of the services we provide owners corporations and their managers click here.

 

Click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions on Air Rights.

Our Experts

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Principal BEc, LLB, LLM

Michael Fetter

Michael Fetter has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 2020 – 2023 in the category of Commercial Law...
Principal Accredited Property Law Specialist

Jonathan Tisher

Jonathan Tisher has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 6 years (2018- 2023) in the category of Real Property...
Principal BEc, LLB

Ron Cohen

Ron’s clients include large corporations and individuals that rely on him for all aspects of their legal...
Principal LLB

Alan Goldstone OAM

Alan Goldstone practises predominantly in the commercial world and is a specialist in business sales and acquisitions,...
Principal LLB (Hons), BCom

Phillip Leaman

Phillip Leaman has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 4 year (2020 – 2023) in the category of Real...
Senior Consultant Accredited Property Law Specialist

Frank Tisher OAM

Frank specialises in drafting contractual documentation and in dealing with complex aspects of Property law including...
Special Counsel BA, LLB

Jeremy Quah

Jeremy has extensive experience in advising small and medium size enterprises on general commercial matters including...
Senior Associate BA, LLB

Julia Thermos

Julia Thermos’ work includes residential and commercial acquisitions, disposals, property development,...
Senior Associate Accredited Property Law Specialist

Nafsika Starvaggi

Nafsika confidently advises clients, investors and developers on all aspects of property transactions throughout their...
Senior Associate LLB, BA (Hons)

Natalie Chani

Natalie regularly advises small, medium and larger entitles in the sale and purchases of businesses, advises on and...
Senior Associate LLB, BA, GDLP

Sophie Chessells

Sophie Chessells brings experience in Owners Corporation Law to her general property portfolio allowing her to actively...
Senior Associate BA, LLB

Anne Paciocco

She advises her loyal clients on residential and commercial property transactions, due diligences, negotiating property...
Associate LLB (Hons)

Sarah Gilcrist

In 2021, Sarah undertook further study with the College of Law, completing a Master of Laws (Applied Laws) majoring...
Lawyer LLB

Nicole Hoyle

Nicole has extensive experience in a wide variety of acquisition and disposition transactions, including residential,...
Lawyer LLB, GDLP

Bianca Yousif

During her studies, Bianca developed a keen interest in and passion for Property Law and currently works in TLFC’s...
Lawyer LLB, BCom

Madeleine Lambert

She has a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyse and investigate information, issues and legal and commercial...

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