Strata Property Development Lawyers in Sydney & NSW
PBL Law Group is NSW’s leading strata law firm for structuring, planning & executing strata developments.
- Expert Structuring for Strata Developments.
- Drafting Watertight Strata Plans & By-Laws.
- Strategic Advice on Subdivisions, Easements & BMCs.
- Navigating Council & Land Registry Approvals.
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Who Our Strata Property Development Lawyers Help
Property Developers & Builders
We structure strata schemes; draft plans & by-laws; manage subdivisions, easements & BMCs; & handle off-the-plan sales & more...
New Owners Corporations
We provide guidance on scheme establishment; advise on initial by-laws & management agreements; & navigate early operational issues & more...
Existing Owners Corporations
We advise on scheme re-subdivision; assist with amending development-related by-laws; & navigate staged development issues & more...
Strata Managers
We advise on new scheme management; help interpret complex development by-laws; & offer support for initial OC setup & more...
Strata Lot Owners & Home Owners
We advise on off-the-plan purchases; help you understand new scheme by-laws; & assist with navigating initial OC meetings & issues & more...
How our Strata Property Developers Lawyers Help
Strategic Project Structuring
We advise on the optimal strata, community, or mixed-use structure to maximise your project’s returns & minimise its legal risk.
Strata Plan Registration
We manage the critical path of preparing & registering your strata plan, ensuring full compliance to avoid costly delays.
Watertight By-Laws & BMC Drafting
We draft clear, enforceable by-laws & complex Building Management Statements (BMCs) that protect your development’s long-term value.
Easements, Covenants & Restrictions
We provide strategic advice on drafting & registering all necessary easements, covenants & restrictions on title for your development.
Off-the-Plan Contracts & Sales
Secure your revenue with robust off-the-plan sales contracts. We manage the entire conveyancing process to ensure successful settlements.
OC Establishment & Handover
We ensure a smooth, compliant handover to the new Owners Corporation, managing the first AGM & advising on initial period obligations.
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Our 4-Step Process for Your Strata Development
1
Scoping & Strategy
We consult with you to understand your project vision, advise on the optimal legal structure & map out a clear pathway to completion.
2
Drafting & Documentation
Our lawyers meticulously draft all key documents—from strata plans & by-laws to off-the-plan contracts—ensuring full NSW compliance.
3
Execution & Oversight
Our strata lawyers manage all legal aspects during the development phase, from navigating council approvals to sales & settlements.
4
Completion & Handover
Our lawyers ensure a smooth, compliant handover to the new Owners Corporation, protecting you from future liability & finalising your project.
Get Your Development Structured by the Authors of Strata Law
The legal structure of your strata development is its foundation. Get it wrong, & you face costly disputes & long-term issues. Our team includes Raea Khan & Alex Ilkin, the published author of textbooks including “Strata Legislation Handbook NSW” (often called the “Strata Bible”) and “NSW Strata and Community Schemes Management and the Law“.
Our firm helped write the guide on strata law & advised the government. We use this deep expertise to structure your project for success & prevent future legal problems.
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Why Choose Our Strata Lawyers for your Appeal?
1
End-to-End Project Counsel
We provide seamless legal support across your entire project, from initial structuring to final sales & OC handover.
2
Commercial & Pragmatic Advice
Our expert lawyers deliver commercially-focused advice, protecting your project’s profitability & timeline from start to finish.
3
Proven Development Record
Our legal team has a formidable record of success guiding some of NSW’s most complex strata & community title developments.
4
Deep Council & LRS Knowledge
We know how to navigate council & NSW Land Registry Services. Our deep procedural expertise prevents costly delays & ensures approvals.
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Watertight Contracts to Secure Your Project's Revenue
Your project’s profitability hinges on watertight contracts. Poorly drafted off-the-plan agreements or Building Management Statements (BMCs) can lead to disputes that directly threaten your revenue & project timeline.
Our strata development lawyers are experts in drafting & reviewing these critical documents. We protect your bottom line by ensuring your contracts are built to secure your revenue & prevent costly litigation.
A Clear Strategy to Navigate Council & LRS Approvals
The biggest threat to your project’s timeline are delays from council or NSW Land Registry Services (LRS). Navigating the complex requirements for strata plan registration & approvals demands specialist expertise.
Our strata & planning lawyers have a proven record of managing these processes efficiently. We anticipate issues & prepare compliant documentation to keep your project on track, saving you from costly delays.
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Strata Property Development FAQs
What is strata property development?
Strata property development is the legal process of dividing land or a building into individual lots, such as apartments or commercial units, and common property like hallways or gardens. This process creates a strata scheme governed by NSW legislation, mainly the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). It allows for individual ownership of lots and shared responsibility for common property through an owners corporation.
Why do I need a specialist strata lawyer for property development?
A specialist strata property development lawyer in sydney has detailed knowledge of NSW strata laws, including the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). They help ensure compliance, draft effective by-laws, advise on development structures, manage strata applications, and meet legal obligations. Their expertise reduces risks of costly mistakes, delays, and disputes in the strata and community scheme.
What documents are essential for a strata development project?
Key documents include the registered strata plan defining lots and common property, a comprehensive set of by-laws, strata management statements (or community/neighbourhood management statements for community schemes), development contracts, and any easements or restrictions created by section 88B instruments. Accurate drafting of these documents by a strata lawyer is essential.
How can PBL Law Group assist with drafting by-laws for a new strata scheme?
PBL Law Group drafts bespoke by-laws tailored to the unique needs of your strata scheme in Sydney or NSW. They ensure by-laws are clear, enforceable, and compliant with current strata law, covering use of common property, lot owner responsibilities, and dispute resolution. The firm prepares both standard model and special by-laws suited to your development.
What are common legal issues in strata property development?
Common issues include disputes over development consents and planning approvals, building defects due to non-compliance with the Building Code of Australia, complexities in mixed-use developments, disagreements on by-law interpretation or enforcement, challenges during the initial owners corporation period, and difficulties with strata plan registration or amendments. Early involvement of a specialist strata law firm helps manage these risks.
Can you advise on staged strata developments in NSW?
Yes, PBL Law Group has experience advising on staged strata developments. They assist with the legal structuring, preparation of development and strata contracts, and ensure strata plans and by-laws accommodate the phased nature of the project. The firm provides legal advice at each stage to support smooth progression.
What is the role of an owners corporation in a new property development?
The owners corporation is automatically created upon registration of the strata plan. Initially, the developer usually manages its functions. The owners corporation’s ongoing role includes managing and maintaining common property, enforcing by-laws, securing necessary insurances, managing finances such as levy collection, and administering the strata scheme for the benefit of all lot owners and the strata committee.
How does NSW strata law impact property developers specifically?
NSW strata law imposes significant responsibilities on developers, including accurate disclosure in off-the-plan contracts, compliance with statutory warranties for building work, proper establishment and financial management of the initial owners corporation, and ensuring all documentation such as strata plans and by-laws meet legal requirements. Failure to comply can
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We provide expert strata law advice to clients across NSW. Meet with our team at our central Sydney CBD office, or at our regional offices in Gosford, Gorokan & Coffs Harbour.
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How Our NSW Strata Lawyers Can Assist You
Strata Building Defects
Building defects? We seek rectification and compensation for Owners Corporations and lot owners, safeguarding your investment.
Resolving Strata Disputes
Resolving strata conflicts, from owner disagreements to OC disputes, with strategic advice for effective outcomes.
Strata By-Laws
Crafting, reviewing & enforcing compliant by-laws for harmonious strata living and effective management.
Strata Property Development
Assisting developers with strata schemes, subdivisions, easements, and redevelopment projects.
Strata Levy Recovery
Ensure your Owners Corporation’s financial stability by recovering unpaid levies and enforcing payment through effective legal strategies.
NCAT Strata Disputes
Expert representation at NCAT for strata disputes. Resolve issues like by-law breaches, repairs, and owner conflicts effectively.
Strata Renewal
Expert advice for strata renewal & collective sale. We help owners maximise value and ensure compliance.
For Owners Corporations
Expert legal advice to Owners Corporations, guiding strata committees on governance, compliance & dispute resolution.
Strata Building Management Agreements
Expert advice on management & caretaker agreements. We draft & review to protect your scheme.
Supreme Court Strata Litigation
High-stakes strata litigation & appeals. Expert representation in the Supreme Court for complex disputes.
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