Commercial property lawyers advise on leases, acquisitions and development.
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Retail, office and industrial leases carry long-term financial obligations. Lawyers negotiate terms such as rent reviews, outgoings, make-good and guarantees, and act in purchases and sales of commercial property.
Why commercial property & leasing matters
Commercial leases and purchases lock in costs for years. Terms like outgoings, make-good and guarantees can decide whether a business survives.
The Australian context
Retail leases are protected by state retail leases legislation, which regulates disclosure, rent reviews and minimum terms. Stamp duty and GST treatment vary by transaction and state.
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
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Coastal Law Group provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProbate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Docklands, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Conveyancing Melbourne (Vic) provides conveyancing services in Docklands, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreCommercial Property & LeasingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Alexandria, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Dorrian & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Alexandria, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Immigration & Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Banking & Finance · Partner & Family Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Forest Lake, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Forest Lake Law Practice provides legal services in Forest Lake, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate Administration · Divorce & Separation · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Birtinya, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Greyson Legal provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Franchising and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreFranchising · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Contract Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Corporate Law & M&A
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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JKR Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Debt Recovery.
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Cabramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
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K R Hewlett & Co provides legal services in Cabramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Strata & Body Corporate · Building & Construction · Wills & Estates
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Tamworth, NSW · New England & North West
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Law Exchange provides legal services in Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Corporate Law & M&A · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Elder Law & Aged Care · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Warren, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Lovett and Green provides legal services in Warren, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Nyngan, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Lovett and Green provides legal services in Nyngan, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Queanbeyan, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Marjason & Marjason Solicitors provides legal services in Queanbeyan, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Criminal Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Planning & EnvironmentNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Narromine, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Nelson Keane & Hemingway Solicitors provides legal services in Narromine, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Elder Law & Aged Care · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Ryan Commercial Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Soubris & Associates provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Byron Bay, NSW · Northern Rivers
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Spains Solicitors provides legal services in Byron Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Probate & Estate Administration, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Probate & Estate Administration+7 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Buying or Selling a Business · Planning & Environment
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St Leonards, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Anisimoff Legal provides legal services in St Leonards, NSW. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Business & Commercial Law and Competition & Consumer Law.
Partner & Family Visas+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Competition & Consumer Law · Skilled & Business Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Atlas Lawyers Conveyancing provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Kiama, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Australian Family Lawyers provides legal services in Kiama, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Thornlands, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
Bird & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Thornlands, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Chedid Storey Legal provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Scarborough, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
Greyson Legal provides legal services in Scarborough, QLD. Listed practice areas include Franchising, Business & Commercial Law and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Franchising+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contract Law · Corporate Law & M&A
Understand the next step
A practical guide to commercial property & leasing
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify whether the work concerns a purchase, sale, new lease, renewal or dispute. Intended use, guarantees and ongoing obligations should be discussed alongside the headline rent or price.
Provide the address, parties and current contract or notice. Explain whether anything has been signed and identify every agreed date.
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Ask which terms, searches and ownership questions will be reviewed. Explain finance, proposed use and any linked transaction.
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Agree who communicates with agents, lenders and the other side. Confirm how documents are approved and what happens if the matter is delayed or disputed.
Fees and the scope of work
Separate legal fees from searches, registration, taxes and third-party expenses. Complex ownership, negotiations or a dispute may fall outside an advertised conveyancing price.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Seek review before signing where possible. Ask about the actual dates in your documents; cooling-off and completion arrangements differ across states and transactions.
Questions to ask a commercial property & leasing adviser
Which obligations continue after signing?
Does the review include permitted use, options and guarantees?
What is included and what counts as extra work?
Have you handled this kind of transaction or dispute?
What must be decided before signing or the next scheduled date?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do retail leasing laws apply to my shop?
Most states have retail leases legislation giving tenants extra protections, depending on the premises and use.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
For a straightforward residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer is usually enough. Use a solicitor if the property is unusual, the contract has non-standard terms, or there is a dispute or estate involved.
When should I get the contract checked?
Before you sign or bid at auction. Once contracts are exchanged or you've bought at auction, your ability to withdraw is limited.
