Adelaide, South Australia65 property law lawyers near you

The field of intervention of a lawyer in property law is quite vast. Most often, he deals with the management of tangible assets: works of art, cars, boats, furniture, but also intangible assets: company shares, stocks, businesses, perpetual or life annuities on the State or on individuals. He manages everything relating to property or co-ownership: assignment of leases, right of enjoyment, right to the fruits (dividends from a company, collection of rent, etc.). He can be called upon for disputes relating to easements: right of way, drainage or water extraction easements, but also for the demarcation of land. Other disputes may arise: for a property in joint ownership, a problem of joint ownership or construction (defects) or even in the event of expropriation. Also, rental contracts often give rise to disputes: non-payment of charges, unpaid rent, termination of the lease, eviction proceedings, disputes over the return of the security deposit, etc.

A property lawyer is competent in drafting contracts such as undivided ownership and dismemberment agreements (usufruct and bare ownership). If a dispute arises, he can initiate a negotiation to try to reach a conciliation. If the negotiation fails, he is competent to defend his client before the competent civil courts (the judicial courts or the administrative courts). In addition to real estate and the division of property, disputes between neighbours are a fairly common case. As a reminder, ownership gives the right to enjoy one's property in the most absolute way possible as long as one uses it in accordance with the law. In practice, however, it is a little more complicated than that. Neighbourhood disturbances are common: auditory, visual and olfactory nuisances can create a situation of litigation. A property lawyer will try to reach an amicable settlement in such cases. Some situations can be defused without proceedings, thanks to the intervention of an external actor.

A general practitioner in Adelaide may deal with a property law matter. However, depending on the nature of the dispute, a specialist in real estate law, leasing law, contract law, rural law, family law, personal law and property law, or intellectual property law may also be involved. Finding the contact details of a property lawyer is quite simple. Just refer to a directory of professionals or to the directory of your local bar association.

Lawyers charge their fees either on the basis of time spent or as a fixed fee. During the first meeting, a fee agreement is signed between the lawyer and the client, which prevents any unpleasant surprises. The price depends on the geographical location of the law firm, its reputation and also the complexity of the dispute. On average, the price of a property lawyer varies between 90 and 140 € per hour. Below a certain income threshold, it is possible to apply for state legal aid. Also, personal and professional legal aid reimburse all or part of the legal costs incurred in proceedings.

- Rule 1: A good property lawyer is competent in inheritance matters and works to assert his client's rights. He knows how to react quickly to property law disputes and is familiar with the applicable laws. - Rule n°2 : He must also have a perfect knowledge of administrative law which can be a necessary step in the resolution of a dispute. - Rule n°3 : He must inform his client of the strategies envisaged and keep him informed of the progress of his case.