Property · Adelaide & South Australia
Property Lawyers in South Australia
Zed Legal Australia advises on property law across South Australia, including commercial leasing and retail tenancies, easements, covenants and encumbrances, property development, strata and community title, and the division of property after separation or divorce.
Beyond buying and selling, property law covers the full lifecycle of land ownership. We advise individuals, investors and developers on every dimension of their property interests — and help separating couples divide property fairly and finally.
Property law reaches well beyond a single transaction. It governs how land is leased, developed, subdivided, shared and disputed, and how property is divided when a relationship ends. Each of these areas has its own rules, and small drafting decisions can have lasting financial consequences.
We act for owners, investors and developers on the commercial side, and for individuals and families navigating property division after separation. In every case the aim is the same: certainty about your rights, and a clear path to the outcome you need.
- Landlords and tenants entering or disputing a commercial or retail lease
- Owners dealing with easements, covenants, encumbrances or boundary issues
- Investors and developers undertaking subdivision or land development
- Separating couples dividing real property and other assets
- Commercial leasing and retail tenancy agreements and disputes
- Easements, covenants, encumbrances and boundary matters
- Property development, subdivision and strata and community title
- Property settlement and the division of assets after separation or divorce
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Assess
We establish your interest in the property, the documents that govern it and the outcome you need.
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Advise
Clear advice on your rights and options, whether the matter is a lease, a development or a separation.
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Act
We draft and negotiate the documents, or pursue the agreement or order required to resolve the matter.
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Finalise
We complete the registration, settlement or formalisation so the outcome is binding and final.
How is property divided after a divorce or separation in Australia?
Property division after separation is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and is based on what is just and equitable, not an automatic 50/50 split. The process considers the asset pool, each party’s financial and non-financial contributions, and future needs. An agreement can be formalised by consent orders or a binding financial agreement so it is legally final. We advise on reaching and documenting a fair settlement, and on the conveyancing required to transfer property between parties.
Do I need a lawyer for a commercial lease?
Commercial and retail leases are long-term financial commitments with terms that are often heavily weighted toward the landlord. Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, having the lease reviewed or drafted properly — rent reviews, outgoings, make-good, options and assignment — protects you for the full term. Retail leases also attract specific statutory protections that are easy to overlook.
What is an easement or encumbrance, and why does it matter?
An easement is a right for someone to use part of your land for a specific purpose (such as access or drainage), and an encumbrance is a registered restriction or interest affecting the title. Both can limit what you can do with a property and affect its value. We advise on creating, removing and dealing with these interests, and review them as part of any purchase.
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The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact Zed Legal Australia.