Allan Farrar is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law with over 30 years of Property Law and Conveyancing
experience. In addition to the buying and selling of residential properties Allan Farrar's practice includes
extensive work in acting for property developers both in residential and industrial property development.
Our corporate commercial experience is underpinned by the
considerable experience of our property specialist Allan Farrar who joined White Barnes in 1990 and heads our
Property Law team. He
has extensive experience in the commercial acquisition and sale of businesses and is a registered tax agent.
The property team endeavours to provide you with an efficient 'no fuss' service which is professional and meets
your needs. We have a commitment to providing you with professional legal advice and quality service to meet all
of your Property and Commercial Law needs.
We currently act for a number of prominent property developers in New South Wales who usually have a large number of
units either under construction or in the process of sale. We also act for excavation and demolition experts
and assist them in a variety of legal matters that arise in the course of such businesses.
Leasing and Conveyancing
White Barnes conducts a general and varied conveyancing and leasing practice including acting for private
individuals and developers in relation of sale and purchase of residential properties, acting for private
mortgage investors and for numerous private landlords in relation to property leasing and commercial leasing
(including shopping centres) throughout New South Wales.
White Barnes has a wide range of experience in all aspects of real property law including property development,
strata, lease transactions and general conveyancing.
Commercial Litigation
White Barnes has experience and resources available to provide clients with a full range of litigation services
and advice in this area.
White Barnes regularly represents its clients in relation to commercial disputes regarding possessory
applications, claims for damages, declarations for injunctive relief and breach of contract. White Barnes
have undertaken successful litigation establishing a range of important precedents in the building and construction
industry.
We have experience in all jurisdictions of the New South Wales Court system. We have acted in Supreme Court
proceedings in relation to declarations and
injunctions regarding relief and forfeiture in the Equity Division and claims for damages and declarations
in respect of options. White Barnes in regularly involved in all aspects of Conveyancing and Real Property Law.
Strata Planning
White Barnes has acted for developers and can assist in all aspects of property developments including providing
advice on Strata Plans. We can advise you on the requirements of local Councils including Strata Certificates
and development consents and advise on the requirements under the Strata Schemes Legislation.
Mortgage/ Security
White Barnes has for many years conducted a substantial mortgagee practice. We have the experience to act
and advise in respect of all aspects of mortgagee transactions including security preparation, transactions
of loans and certification of documentation.
We have the resources and skills to provide a high volume service for such matters with quality control and
reporting measures tailored to suit the individual client.
Environment Planning and Development
In acting for substantial property owners and developers White Barnes has expertise in environmental planning
and assessment, and compulsory acquisitions.
Of course in undertaking this work we are from time to time called upon to advise and pursue these matters in
the Land and Environment Court. Our Allan Farrar has acted for private clients in relation to local
government planning decisions. We are well placed to assist you.
We have prepared contracts and provided advice in relation to major building developments and assisted private
clients in all aspect of leasing commercial and retail sites and with contracts administration.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under the Professional Standards Legislation.
