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We advise on commercial, industrial and residential property and land development matters for Australian property law compliance.

You worked hard to build your business and you want to protect it. Having a business lawyer by your side who understands your business and your priorities will help you make good decisions, avoid mistakes and protect you from risk.
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When you undertake property development, the first step is to engage a property lawyer to ensure you meet compliance targets under Australian contract law. Our property lawyers prepare all necessary contract agreements, and take care of negotiations with local councils and referral authorities.

We have a proud history of contributing to award winning projects in Central Victoria. Working with developers both large and small, we have represented the legal interests of regional and metropolitan residential developers on some of the largest and most innovative projects in Victoria, including…

Develop or subdivide?

There are many legal aspects to developing your land or undertaking a subdivision and you will have many questions –

“Can I subdivide my property?”
“What’s the process for subdividing?”
“What are the planning provisions?”

Our team is available to answer your questions and guide you through the development process.

The firm handled a huge task for us: four off-the-plan contracts drawn up and administered, eight contracts with four different builders checked, seven contracts of sale and seven settlements. With great support, encouragement and integrity they gave us sound financial and legal advice and careful consideration about placing practical covenants on all the Munro Court titles, and all the staff worked with great professionalism. A project like this would not succeed without a proficient lawyer. We were lucky to have Robertson Hyetts Lawyers in our town to support our project’.

John Doe
We provide expert legal services in all aspects of property development.

Property Development Services

  • Acquisitions
  • Joint venture and development agreements
  • Project finance
  • Planning
  • Subdivision
  • Construction
  • Intellectual property
  • Marketing
  • Property sales
  • Adverse possession
  • General law conversion
  • Easements
  • Section 173 agreements

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Our property development experts in Bendigo and Castlemaine are ready to help you.

Property development Knowledge Base

If there’s something you have questions about, it’s likely our team already have the answers and insights you need.

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Common questions

What is Land Banking?
What is a section 173 agreement?
Can I do whatever I want on my property?

Your property development experts

Janelle has been practicing law for 28 years, with the last 12 years spent assisting property developers through all stages of the development from the acquisition of land, marketing, off the plan contracts, subdivisions and associated agreements and certifying pre-sales for construction finance. This experience has allowed Janelle to understand the property industry and the demands that are placed on property developers.

Janelle Brown

, Lawyer & Director

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Even after 43 years practising Law, Tim Robertson knows there’s always more to learn. The intrigue and challenge of Law drew him in many years ago, but even now, the true appeal of Law is the continuous adaptation and change required as new Acts, regulations and systems emerge.

Tim Robertson

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John has been practicing law for over 40 years. He was raised in Clare, SA before attending the University of Adelaide and then working in SA, VIC and overseas in Qatar. For the last 2 years, he has been based in our Castlemaine office.

John Wellington

, Special Counsel & Castlemaine office leader

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Vesna is an empathetic and caring advisor, and after 12 years working at Robertson Hyetts is a trusted and supportive presence for many clients in Castlemaine. She understands that when someone passes away, dealing with an estate is a stressful situation – it’s never something people want to do, it’s something they must do. Being compassionate, sharing her knowledge and connecting with people while giving them time to work through the process are key to her success as a lawyer.

Vesna Pocuca

, Lawyer & Associate

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Trent grew up in Oxley, near Wangaratta, and has practiced law for 16 years. He enjoys the intellectual challenge practicing law provides. Trent’s strengths are his willingness to listen and providing practical solutions in an easy to understand manner.

Trent McGregor

, Lawyer & Associate

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As Property Team Leader at Robertson Hyetts, Jessica has a busy day-to-day – managing clients and supporting her team across the Bendigo and Castlemaine offices. Negotiating and settling particularly complex matters has always been a highlight in Jessica’s career – the sense of satisfaction when she can relieve the burden of stress for a client while also minimising their risk continues to drive her.

Jessica Hall

, Lawyer & Property Team Leader

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Bendigo Office

386 Hargreaves Street
Bendigo, Victoria 3550
Phone: 03 5434 6666

reception@robertsonhyetts.com.au

Castlemaine Office

157 Barker Street
Castlemaine, Victoria 3450
Phone: 03 5472 1588

reception@robertsonhyetts.com.au

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