What is a caveat and when should I lodge one?

A caveat is a formal notice registered on title that warns others of a claimed interest in the property. You should lodge a caveat when you have a caveatable interest — such as an unregistered mortgage, a contract to purchase, or a beneficial interest — and you want to prevent the owner from dealing with the property without your knowledge.

How do I remove a caveat that has been lodged against my property?

You can remove an improperly lodged caveat by serving a lapsing notice, making an application to the Supreme Court, or by agreement with the caveator. The appropriate process depends on the circumstances. We advise on the most efficient and cost-effective approach.

An easement is a right that one property owner has over another's land — typically a right of way, a drainage easement or a right to use services. Easements are registered on title and are binding on successive owners.

What should I do if my neighbour disputes our boundary?

Engage a licensed surveyor to establish the correct boundary position, then seek legal advice on your options. Boundary disputes can escalate — early legal advice helps you understand your position and the most cost-effective path to resolution.

What is a caveat and when should I lodge one?

A caveat is a formal notice registered on title that warns others of a claimed interest in the property. You should lodge a caveat when you have a caveatable interest — such as an unregistered mortgage, a contract to purchase, or a beneficial interest — and you want to prevent the owner from dealing with the property without your knowledge.

How do I remove a caveat that has been lodged against my property?

You can remove an improperly lodged caveat by serving a lapsing notice, making an application to the Supreme Court, or by agreement with the caveator. The appropriate process depends on the circumstances. We advise on the most efficient and cost-effective approach.

An easement is a right that one property owner has over another's land — typically a right of way, a drainage easement or a right to use services. Easements are registered on title and are binding on successive owners.

What should I do if my neighbour disputes our boundary?

Engage a licensed surveyor to establish the correct boundary position, then seek legal advice on your options. Boundary disputes can escalate — early legal advice helps you understand your position and the most cost-effective path to resolution.

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Beyond the transaction, property ownership gives rise to a wide range of legal issues. Orange Legal Group provides expert advice on caveats, disputes, easements and all property law matters across Victoria.

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About This Practice Area

Property Law Beyond the Transaction

Property law is far broader than conveyancing. Ownership disputes, encumbrances, caveats, easements and boundary issues can arise at any stage of ownership — and they require specialist legal advice to resolve.

Orange Legal Group advises on the full spectrum of property law matters, from lodging a caveat to protect a financial interest to resolving a complex title dispute at VCAT or in the courts.

We act for individuals, investors, developers and businesses — providing practical, outcome-focused advice on every property law matter.

What We Help With

Caveats: lodging and removing caveats to protect interests in property

Vendor and purchaser disputes: resolving disputes arising from property transactions

Title defects and encumbrances: identifying and resolving title issues

Easements and covenants: advice on creation, variation and removal

Adverse possession claims

Partition of co-owned property

Boundary disputes and survey issues

Section 173 agreements: advice and preparation of planning restrictions on title

Property disputes can escalate quickly. Early legal advice is critical to protecting your position.

What We Handle

The Disputes We Handle

Caveats

Lodging caveats to protect a caveatable interest in property — and removing or challenging caveats that are lodged against your title.

Caveatable interestLodgementRemoval

Title Disputes

Resolving disputes about ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and registered interests on title.

TitleOwnershipBoundaries

Easements & Covenants

Advice on the creation, variation, enforcement and removal of easements and restrictive covenants.

EasementsCovenantsVariation

Adverse Possession

Advising on adverse possession claims — both making a claim and defending against one.

Adverse possessionBoundaryTitle

Co-ownership & Partition

Advising co-owners on their rights, obligations and exit options — including forced sale applications.

Co-ownershipPartitionForced sale

Section 173 Agreements

Advice and preparation of Section 173 agreements — planning restrictions registered on title under the Planning and Environment Act.

Section 173PlanningRestriction

Our Process

How We Handle Your Matter

Issue Assessment

We review your matter, assess your legal position and advise on the options available to you.

Title Search

We conduct comprehensive title searches to identify encumbrances, interests and issues.

Strategy

We develop a strategy — negotiation, application or litigation — aligned with your goals and risk tolerance.

Action

We take the required legal steps — lodging caveats, making applications, commencing proceedings.

Resolution

We enforce outcomes and advise on protecting your position going forward.

Local Coverage

Property Law Across Melbourne

We advise property owners, investors and developers on disputes, caveats, easements and title matters across metropolitan Melbourne. Select your suburb for local coverage details.

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Why Choose Us

The Orange Legal Difference

Property Law Expertise

Dedicated property lawyers with deep knowledge of Victorian property law, the Torrens system and VCAT property list procedures.

Decisive Action

Property matters often require urgent action. We act quickly to protect your interests when time is critical.

Commercial Perspective

We understand the commercial realities of property ownership — our advice is practical, not just technically correct.

Melbourne Based

Deep knowledge of Melbourne's property market, councils and the State Revenue Office.

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