Property, reserves, and leasing

How land is managed shapes a community for generations.  Councils are responsible for making decisions that affect not just land use, but public access, development opportunities, and intergenerational equity –  all within a tightly regulated legal environment.

Our team advises on all aspects of council property work, including acquisitions, disposals, easements, leasing, road stoppings, and reserve management.  We are experts in the Public Works Act 1981, Reserves Act 1977, Land Transfer Act 2017, Property Law Act 2007, and the Local Government Act 2002, and understand how these regimes interact.

We help councils manage land status issues, reclassify reserves, transition ownership, and maintain robust leasing arrangements, whether it’s for a community hall, commercial precinct, or strategic public asset.  We are also specialists in the legal structures that sit behind land development and infrastructure delivery, supporting councils to unlock value while staying within statutory limits.