Residential Property Law

Residential Property Matters — Clear Advice When It Matters Most.

Whether you’re buying your first home, managing a family transfer, or resolving a title or tenancy dispute, property decisions often involve your most valuable asset. At Cohen Legal, we offer practical, localised legal advice to guide you through residential conveyancing and property law matters.

We assist clients across Townsville, Mount Isa, Ingham, Charters Towers, Port Douglas, and greater North Queensland with all aspects of residential property law – from conveyancing and easements to co-ownership disputes, caveat issues and more.

With deep local knowledge and a proactive, strategic approach, we’re here to make the process clearer, faster, and more secure.

We can help with:

• Residential Property Conveyancing
• Title Disputes
• Residential Property Disputes
• Body Corporate & Community Titles
• Easement & Boundary Issues
• Loans and Securities
• Caveats
• Co-ownership & Title Protection

Residential Property Conveyancing

The experienced team at Cohen Legal will ensure that the conveyancing process for you is straightforward, from signing the contract to final settlement, including:

• Contract preparation & compliance with all terms
• Undertaking thorough property searches to identify encumbrances or issues
• Completing the settlement
• Registering documents to transfer the legal title

Title Disputes

Disagreements over land ownership, whether between co-owners, family members, or creditors, can quickly become complex and emotional. It’s best to get advice as early as possible. The property lawyers from Cohen Legal can provide advice to help resolve disputes around title, caveats, easements, and co-ownership arrangements.

Body Corporate & Community Titles

Buying or owning in a community titles scheme means being part of a body corporate, which comes with shared responsibilities, rights, and obligations. From by-laws and levies to maintenance of common property and dispute resolution, these rules can directly affect your day-to-day living and long-term investment.

At Cohen Legal, we help homeowners and buyers understand exactly what body corporate membership means, provide advice on community management statements, and resolve issues when they arise.  We have extensive experience in representing clients in proceedings before QCAT, adjudications by the Body Corporate and Community Management Commissioner, and appeals.

Our goal is to make strata living straightforward and ensure your rights are protected within the community.

Easement & Boundary Issues

Easements create ongoing rights and obligations that affect both current and future property owners.  They generally provide a right of way over the subject land or access, but do not create rights of possession. No two easements are the same, therefore disputes often arise over their scope or use.

Poorly drafted terms can reduce the value of your property or limit its use.

Our Property Lawyers negotiate easement acquisitions to ensure your interests are protected and the terms are clear, practical, and commercially sound. The team at Cohen Legal has extensive experience in this area of law and possesses an ability to quickly deliver reliable outcomes for our clients.

Co-ownership & Title Protection

Co-owning property can be practical, but it often becomes complicated when circumstances change or disagreements arise. You may wish to separate your ownership rights, protect your share in the property, or resolve disputes with a co-owner following a family breakdown or investment issue.

At Cohen Legal, our property lawyers provide clear, strategic advice on co-ownership arrangements, severing joint tenancies, and safeguarding your interests. We guide you through the legal process with a focus on protecting your rights and achieving fair, practical outcomes.

Caveats

Lodging a caveat is a serious step and should never be done without legal advice. A caveat places a notice on a property’s title, preventing any sale or dealings until the issue is resolved, and it warns others that you may have a legal interest in the property.

However, you must have a valid reason, known as a “caveatable interest”, to support it. If a caveat is lodged incorrectly, it can be removed by the Supreme Court and may expose you to significant costs.

At Cohen Legal, we help clients determine whether a caveat is appropriate, prepare the necessary documents, and take action to protect your interests if proceedings become necessary.

Why Choose Cohen Legal

• Local knowledge of North Queensland’s residential property market
• Experienced lawyers if disputes escalate
• Clear Advice and Strong Representation

If you’re buying, selling, or facing a residential property dispute, contact Cohen Legal for tailored advice.