Property Development

Property development. Building success.

Every development project presents unique opportunities and challenges. From initial site acquisition through to the sale of plots, we guide developers and landowners toward outcomes that benefit their interests.

Our property development team understands the commercial pressures you face. We combine technical expertise with practical insight to help you navigate planning processes, maximise site potential, and achieve your development goals efficiently.

We have extensive experience in both residential and commercial developments, including handling option agreements and plot sales, collateral warranties, and overage agreements.

We also have a long tradition of acting for landowners in their dealings with developers, helping to achieve the desired outcome for them and the communities in which they hold land.

Our comprehensive expertise spans:

  • Option agreementsand conditional contracts
  • Pre-emption rights and rights of first refusal
  • Development agreements
  • Planning, infrastructure and statutory agreements
  • Joint ventures
  • Overage and uplift arrangements
  • Collateral warranties and other ancillary documentation

Whether you’re developing greenfield sites, managing urban regeneration, or exploring brownfield opportunities, we provide clear, commercially focused guidance at every stage.

What our clients say:

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“I have been working with Lily on a property lease & am extremely happy with not only the end product received but the great communication throughout too. I will be using Lily for all of my property requirements moving forwards on a long term basis.”

Recent Commercial Property Client

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“I have engaged the services of Morr & Co on various development land transactions as well as dealing with the conveyancing for the sales of new built homes... [Cathryn Pernstich] has been a pleasure in the way transactions have been dealt with.”

Recent Commercial Property Client

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“High quality advice and guidance every step of the way through to an important and successful conclusion. Lily McLean and her team were exceptional and with a brilliant client manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Lily and Morr & Co.”

Recent Commercial Property Client

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