Commercial Property Law
Navigating Complexity, Delivering You Results
Solid Property Law Foundations With CH-Earnest
The success of any property investment or transaction depends on robust legal foundations. CH-Earnest, your Sydney-based property law specialist, provides the expert guidance and strategic advice you need to navigate the complexities of the real estate market.
From acquisitions, sales, and options to leasing, disputes, and developments — we deliver cost-effective and results-driven advocacy that ensures positive outcomes. Responding promptly to instruction and providing proactive solutions, our corporate and commercial lawyers are your trustworthy partners in the commercial property sector.
And, providing both ad hoc advice or project retainer engagements — combined with calm, approachable counsel — CH-Earnest ensures welcome flexibility and openness in our professional engagements.
What We Offer
✔ Buying and selling property
✔ Environment and planning
✔ Easements and covenants
✔ Strata
✔ Joint venture agreements
✔ Land and environment court
✔ Local government
✔ Property development
✔ Property taxes, including Stamp Duty, CGT, Land Tax and GST
✔ Waste
✔ Property financing and loan agreements
✔ Conveyancing
✔ Commercial and retail leasing
Our Tailored Commercial Property Lawyer Services
Commercial Leasing Lawyer
Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, trying to navigate commercial leasing is both challenging and complex. At CH-Earnest, our experienced property solicitors will guide you confidently and expertly — delivering tailored advice and guidance in the areas you need it most.
As a lessor, we are there to protect and revenue-maximise your real property investment portfolio. We can help you forge comprehensive, compliant, and safeguarding-focused commercial leases — together with assisting with rent negotiation, rent reviews, renewals, and conscientious handling of tenant defaults.
For lessees, we can thoroughly review your proposed lease agreement — before you sign! Not just ensuring that you understand your duties and obligations under the lease, but also analysing the document to check your interests and rights are legally protected. Furthermore, we can assist with agreeing beneficial terms and provide guidance on landlord disputes.
Our approach is reassuringly thorough and proactive. With lawyers knowledgeable in current Australian leasing and landlord law — we can foresee possible future issues or compliance problems. And, defending your interests, CH Earnest will help ensure a smooth, successful, and profitable lease term — for both parties.
Our commercial lease lawyer team is proficient in the following:
Lease negotiation
Lease agreements
Dispute resolution
Guarantor agreements
Licensing of real property
Landlord and tenant services
Lease subletting/subleasing and assignment
Retail lease regulation — including the Retail Leases Act
Existing lease reviews
Lease terms enforcement
Commercial and industrial leases
General commercial leasing advice — novation, assignment, variation, and surrender
Any property — from retail to offices, restaurants to bars, petrol stations to industry
Defending Your Interests — for Both Landlords and Tenants. Book a Consultation Today With CH-Earnest To Discuss Your Commercial Leasing Requirements
Conveyancer
Proceeding with a commercial property purchase or sale can be thrilling — but can also be complex, frustrating, and stressful. At CH-Earnest, our conveyancer will guide you smoothly — and compliantly — through the whole process.
If you’re a prospective seller, we will help you navigate and streamline the sales procedure. We will diligently create and review contracts, explain and lead you through any required disclosures, and address any lien or title challenges. Our mission is to facilitate a straightforward and unproblematic sale.
Since we specialise in commercial properties, we will exhaustively complete due diligence, examine contracts, and ensure the terms are in your best interests. Experts in the most complex building transfers and settlements — we can assist with zoning issues, land subdivisions, tenanted buildings, environmental requirements, and titles.
From rented apartments to off-plan, farms to industrial buildings — our property conveyancing lawyers provide welcome reassurance. By minimising your risks, navigating legal challenges, and ensuring statutory compliance — CH-Earnest will secure a successful property transaction.
Our experienced commercial conveyancing lawyer team can advise on:
All property types, including Torrens, strata, and company title
Cooling off periods
Sunset dates
Off-the-plan sales and purchase
Title searches
Exchange of contracts
Put and call options
Land lawyer conveyancing services
Contract negotiation and review
Due diligence and title searches
Stakeholder liaison
Buying and selling of vacant land and development blocks
Rented house conveyancing
Settlement and title transfer
Post-settlement matters and issues
Commercial conveyancing contracts
Acting for both seller and purchaser
Ensure Your Property Transaction Is Smooth and Trouble-free — Speak to CH-Earnest Now!
General Property
Buying a commercial property — and then maintaining and running the premises — can involve a complex array of legal issues and considerations. At CH-Earnest, our commercial real estate lawyer team delivers extensive services to protect your interests — and address any immediate problems.
Whether you’re a landlord, developer, investor, business owner, or tenant — the time will come when you need the guidance of an experienced professional. From navigating the intricacies of in-depth property transactions, to needing lawyers for property disputes — we’re ceaselessly by your side.
At CH-Earnest, we can tackle anything from easements and covenants, through to caveats and boundary disputes. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter if you own or rent land, retail units, industrial premises, or offices — we will handle any property issue with diligence and clarity.
Our experienced property solicitors have the knowledge to address:
Property easements and rights of way
Boundary disputes
Putting a caveat on a property
Tenant leasing issues and resolution
Property options — including put and call
Zoning issues and approvals
Property caveats and other encumbrances
Development opportunities
Whatever Your General Property Legal Needs — Speak to the Experts at CH-Earnest Today
Securing Your Property Success Through Collaboration and Expertise
You are professional and diligent in your day-to-day commercial property duties — you deserve a legal partner who shares your commitment to excellence. At CH-Earnest, we go above and beyond to exceed your property expectations. With the inspiration to deliver creative problem-solving and innovative resolutions — we give you the edge in your real estate transactions.
The CH-Earnest difference is exemplified by:
Integrity
We deliver on our promises, ensuring results without excuses.
Market knowledge
A thorough understanding of the Australian commercial property market, trends, laws, regulations, and potential pitfalls.
Approachability
Clear, friendly, and concise communication to fastrack results.
Engagement Flexibility
Choose ad hoc representation or subscription-based counsel.
History of Success
A proven track record in achieving beneficial outcomes for our commercial clients.
Comprehensive Services
Everything you need from a commercial property lawyer under one roof.
Out-of-Court Solutions
Where possible, we resolve property results through innovative arrangements, not adversarial and costly litigation.
CH-Earnest — Your Trusted Property Law Partners
At CH-Earnest, you gain the priceless advantages of working with an approachable yet professional commercial property legal expert.
With an unwavering commitment to delivering responsive and diligent support — our team of experienced property lawyers will ensure you receive the positive outcomes you demand.
From leasing to development, conveyancing to general property counsel — partner with CH-Earnest and benefit from the legal expertise and strategic advice you need to achieve long-lasting success in the Australian commercial property market.