PROPERTY LAW

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Our Property Law Department is a pivotal part of our practice, focusing on real estate, land use, and property rights. It plays an important role for real estate professionals, property developers, and individuals needing to navigate the intricacies of property law. With increasing property transactions and land-related disputes in Zimbabwe, our expertise and cognizance of property law is more relevant than ever.

We address a range of issues essential to ensure legal compliance, protect rights, and facilitate smooth transactions. Here are some core services:

Real Estate Transactions: Conveyancing and managing the buying and selling of properties. This includes drafting purchase agreements, conducting thorough due diligence, and ensuring legal requirements are fully met. For example, proper title searches can prevent future ownership disputes, which occur in approximately 10% of all transactions.
Leasing and Landlord-Tenant Matters: We draft lease agreements and manage landlord-tenant disputes, and evictions. This ensures contracts adhere to local laws, safeguarding the rights of all parties involved.
Land Use and Zoning Compliance: We advise clients on local laws concerning land use practices. Failure to comply can result in fines or costly legal battles.
Environmental Considerations: With sustainability on the rise, we advise clients on environmental laws affecting land use, including issues related to pollution, construction waste, and conservation efforts. In fact, about 30% of property disputes now revolve around environmental regulations.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: When disputes arise, we have a proven track record of successfully representing clients to ultimately protect their interests. This could involve disagreements over boundary lines, tenant disputes, or contract breaches.

The nuances of property transactions cannot be left to chance, the stakes are often too great. Our dedicated team is here to ensure that you traverse any property related issues with confidence.