Scope of Conveyancing and Real Estate Legal Services
- Property Transactions and Conveyancing
Providing legal services for the acquisition, disposal, and transfer of immovable properties, including:
- Drafting and reviewing sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Advising on title searches, land ownership verification, and due diligence investigations.
- Handling transfers of property through sale, gift, or other legal conveyances.
- Advising on regulatory approvals and compliance with the National Land Code 1965 and other relevant laws.
- Leases and Tenancies
Advising on and preparing legal documentation for leasehold arrangements, including:
- Drafting and negotiating tenancy agreements, lease agreements, and agreements reserving rent.
- Advising landlords and tenants on their respective rights and obligations under the lease.
- Handling lease renewals, extensions, and termination matters.
- Advising on compliance with statutory requirements, including stamp duty and registration of leases.
- Charges, Mortgages, and Secured Financing
Providing legal advisory and documentation services in property financing and secured transactions, including:
- Drafting and reviewing charge and mortgage agreements for conventional and Islamic financing structures.
- Advising on financing arrangements under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (Act 759), including Bai’ Bithaman Ajil, Ijarah, Musharakah, and Murabahah financing.
- Preparing debentures by way of fixed or floating charges and other security instruments.
- Advising on loan agreements, facility agreements, and securities enforcement.
- Discharge of Charges and Deeds of Assignment
- Preparing and executing discharge of charge instruments for fully settled mortgages.
- Drafting and registering deeds of reassignment or re-transfer for assigned properties.
- Handling legal procedures related to the redemption of properties.
- Developers’ Projects
Advising property developers and purchasers on legal matters related to real estate development, including:
- Drafting and vetting sale and purchase agreements in compliance with the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 and its regulations.
- Advising on project financing, land acquisition, and joint venture agreements.
- Handling strata title applications and ensuring compliance with the Strata Management Act 2013.
- Representing developers in disputes arising from off-plan property sales, defect liability claims, and handover issues.
- Strata Titles and Management Corporation Matters
Providing legal services related to strata properties, including:
- Advising on strata title applications and subdivision of buildings.
- Representing clients in disputes involving Management Corporations (MCs) and Joint Management Bodies (JMBs).
- Drafting by-laws and advising on governance matters for strata-titled developments.
- Handling issues related to maintenance charges, sinking funds, and disputes among parcel owners.
