Trusted advice. Property solutions. Lasting relationships.
Experienced conveyancing and property law advice, delivered with clarity and personal service.
Property law, made clearer.
Property law can be complex. The advice you receive shouldn't be.
Waratah Property Lawyers provides experienced and practical conveyancing services and property law advice with a focus on clear communication, responsive service and solutions that make sense.
We combine specialist property expertise with modern systems and personal service, so you know where you stand, what happens next and who to call when you need advice.
Services
Specialist conveyancing and property law advice for individuals, businesses and property professionals, delivered with clarity, experience and personal service.
Buying Property
Buying a home, apartment or investment property? We review your contract, identify potential issues, explain them clearly and guide you through the legal process from contract to settlement.
Selling Property
From preparing your contract and vendor's statement through to settlement, we manage the legal process and keep you informed along the way.
Independent Legal Advice
Clear, independent advice for borrowers and guarantors entering into loan, mortgage and security arrangements, including advice on the documents, obligations and risks involved.
Retail & Commercial Leasing
Practical, commercially focused advice for landlords and tenants, including lease preparation and review, negotiations, renewals, assignments and variations.
Property Advice
Practical legal advice on contracts, property transactions and other property matters that require experienced legal guidance.
Why Waratah?
Experienced property lawyers. Clear advice. Personal service. A better way to navigate property law.
Property expertise
Property law is our focus. We bring experience and a thorough understanding of property transactions to every matter.
Clear advice
We explain the issues, your options and what happens next, without unnecessary legal complexity.
Personal service
You'll have a clear point of contact and access to the lawyer responsible for your matter.
Practical solutions
Our advice is focused not just on identifying legal issues, but on helping you find a practical way forward.
Responsive by design
Modern systems and efficient processes make working with us simpler and help keep your matter moving.
Need independent legal advice?
If you've been asked to obtain independent legal advice about a loan, mortgage, guarantee or security document, we can help make the process straightforward.
We provide independent legal advice and sign solicitor’s certificates, with appointments available in person or online where permitted by your lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers to some of the questions we are often asked about buying, selling and dealing with property.
Ideally, before you sign. We can review the contract and vendor's statement, identify issues that may affect you and explain anything you should consider before proceeding.
An auction contract is generally unconditional once you are the successful bidder, so it is important to have the contract reviewed and obtain advice before you bid.
It’s a good idea to contact us as soon as you’re thinking about selling. Your Contract of Sale and Vendor’s Statement (Section 32) need to be prepared before the property can be offered for sale.
Preparing these documents can take some time, particularly where certificates or other information need to be obtained. Getting started early means your contract is ready when your agent is ready to market the property and helps avoid unnecessary delays.
You don’t need to wait until you have found a buyer, or even until your property is ready to go to market, to get the legal work underway.
Both lawyers and licensed conveyancers can assist with many property transactions. A property lawyer can also provide legal advice where a transaction involves more complex contractual, ownership or legal issues.
Independent legal advice is commonly required where you are entering into a guarantee, loan, mortgage or security arrangement. We explain the documents, your obligations and the legal risks involved before you sign.
If required by your lender, we will provide you with a solicitor's certificate.
Commercial and retail leases can involve significant financial and legal obligations for both landlords and tenants. Good advice and careful negotiation at the outset can help you understand your obligations, identify issues early and negotiate appropriate protections to avoid costly problems later.
We aim to be clear about legal costs from the outset. Once we understand your matter, we will explain the likely fees and provide the required costs information before commencing work.
Meet Caroline
Caroline is a property lawyer with approximately 20 years' experience in property, leasing and development law.
She founded Waratah Property Lawyers to offer a different kind of conveyancing and legal service. Experienced property advice with clear communication, personal service and a practical approach.
Having worked extensively in property law, Caroline understands that clients don't just need to know what the legal issues are. They need to understand what those issues mean, what their options are and what happens next.
At Waratah, clients deal directly with an experienced property lawyer and receive advice that is clear, responsive and focused on getting the matter moving.
A trusted partner for your clients
Your reputation matters when you refer a client. Ours does too.
Waratah works with mortgage brokers, accountants, financial advisers, real estate professionals and other trusted advisers to provide their clients with experienced, practical property law advice.
Your client is looked after
Clear, practical advice and personal service from an experienced property lawyer.
We keep you informed
We communicate proactively, keep matters moving and keep you informed where appropriate.
Your relationship is respected
We value the trust behind every referral and work collaboratively with you to support your client.
Get in touch
Buying or selling a property or have a property matter you’d like to discuss? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Property Resources
Links to helpful resources and trusted information from Victorian Government and other authoritative sources for buying, selling and dealing with property.