Andre Ong
Principal
Accredited Specialist (Property Law)
Andre is a Principal of Sharrock Pitman Legal. He heads our Property Law Group and is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law (accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria).
Professional Background
Andre is a Principal of Sharrock Pitman Legal. He heads our Property Law Group and is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law (accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria). He assists the owners of businesses of all sizes and types (from retail businesses to property developers to investors) with their property needs in completing transactions, overcoming obstacles and advocating their position in disputes, as well as advising them on commercial matters.
He advises customers in a wide range of property and commercial matters, including:
- Commercial, industrial and residential sales and purchases, including development sites; investment properties and rural properties
- Off market transfers of property
- Development structures and joint ventures
- Planning and local government issues
- Property disputes
- Retail and commercial leases on behalf of landlords and tenants for properties ranging from suburban factories to shops within shopping centres
- Advising on lease disputes, defaults and termination
- Sales and purchases of businesses
- Commercial contracts
Areas Of Expertise
- Property development
- Commercial, industrial and residential
- Property sales and acquisitions
- Lease negotiations and disputes
- Property disputes
Industry Experience
- Property development
- Real estate industry
- Conveyancing industry
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Professional services
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws (Monash)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Monash)
- Accredited Specialist (Property Law)– Law Institute of Victoria
- Member – Law Institute of Victoria
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax - What you need to know!
From 1 July 2024, Victoria will commence a transition to phase out stamp duty for commercial and industrial property and replace it with a new annual Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (‘CIPT’). Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) summarises how this new tax will impact existing and prospective property owners.
Is your swimming pool or spa registered?
Swimming pools and spas have become increasingly popular additions to residential properties in Victoria. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that the pool or spa is registered and complies with safety standards, as Property Law Accredited Specialist Andre Ong explains.
Risks of purchasing property from an online market place
No matter the circumstance in which property is sold or purchased, there are processes that must be followed to ensure that the property transaction is legal and valid. Our Property Law team summarise some key points to consider.
