Real Property Law
Property transactions, easements, adverse possession, caveats, and boundary disputes. Residential and commercial property law across NSW.
Real property law governs the ownership, use, and transfer of land and buildings. Dilan Lawyers provides specialist advice on a wide range of real property matters, from straightforward conveyancing to complex disputes about ownership, boundaries, and rights over land.
Dilan's background as a licensed real estate agent and principal gives Dilan Lawyers a practical understanding of property transactions that goes beyond the purely legal. We understand how property deals work in practice and provide advice that is grounded in commercial reality.
We act for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in all aspects of real property law, from residential conveyancing and commercial leasing to adverse possession claims and Supreme Court proceedings.
Our Services
Conveyancing
Residential and commercial property conveyancing, buying, selling, and transferring property in NSW.
Easements & Rights of Way
Advice on the creation, variation, and extinguishment of easements and rights of way.
Adverse Possession
Claiming title to land by adverse possession (squatter's rights) under the Real Property Act 1900.
Caveats
Lodging and removing caveats to protect interests in land.
Boundary Disputes
Resolving disputes about the location of property boundaries.
Co-ownership Disputes
Resolving disputes between co-owners of property, including applications for sale under the Conveyancing Act 1919.
Mortgagee & Mortgagor Advice
Advising lenders and borrowers on mortgage rights, obligations, and enforcement.
Commercial Leasing
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is adverse possession?
Adverse possession (sometimes called squatter's rights) is a legal doctrine that allows a person who has been in open, exclusive, and continuous possession of land for a sufficient period (generally 12 years in NSW) to apply to have title to the land transferred to them, even if they do not own it.
What is a caveat?
A caveat is a notice lodged on the title to a property that warns other parties that someone claims an interest in the land. A caveat prevents the registration of dealings with the land (such as a sale or mortgage) without the caveator's consent. Caveats can be used to protect interests such as an equitable interest, a vendor's lien, or a right to purchase.
What is an easement?
An easement is a right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, for example, a right of way over a neighbour's land to access your property, or a right to run pipes or cables across another property. Easements are attached to the land and bind future owners.
My neighbour has built a fence on my land. What can I do?
If your neighbour has encroached on your land, you may be entitled to require them to remove the encroachment and to claim compensation for any damage caused. The appropriate remedy depends on the nature and extent of the encroachment and the circumstances. We can advise you on your options.
I co-own a property with someone and we cannot agree on what to do with it. What are my options?
If you co-own a property and cannot agree on its use or sale, you can apply to the Supreme Court of NSW for an order for the sale of the property under section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919. The Court has a broad discretion to make orders for the sale and distribution of the proceeds.
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