Melbourne lawyers for your property and personal matters

Welcome to Hayton Kosky

Hayton Kosky represents the intersection of time-honoured legal integrity and modern efficiency. We remain committed to accessible service, offering face-to-face meetings at our Bentleigh office or convenient virtual consultations. By blending our deep roots in Melbourne’s legal history with secure, current technology for document handling, we provide a sophisticated and reliable client experience suited to the realities of 2026.

Established in 1991 when Bob Hawke was the PM, we operate a dedicated practice committed to delivering the best property and commercial advice to Melbourne clients. Based conveniently in Bentleigh, our team delivers legal services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Property buying 5 step guide

It is important if you are buying that you read the Five-Step Guide before you sign a Contract to Purchase.

Here’s a quick summary for anyone contemplating buying a property in the State of Victoria Australia.

What our clients are saying

Brett Hayton has been my family solicitor for years now. He and his staff have taken care of a number of serious legal issues for me. He is professional, kind, fair. It took me months to find a fine lawyer in this area. If you want an excellent attorney, I recommend him.

Genda Extraordinaire

Brett has helped us with our neighbours over a boundary dispute. We now have a resolution within 2 months and the problem is getting fixed. I checked with other Lawyers and their costs were crazy. Brett solves the problem without the crazy legal costs. He saved us thousands of dollars. Great price for legal fees compared to the rest. Thank you Brett, will recommend you to anyone who has the same problem. Support local

Lozza B

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Norman O’Bryan: Profile and Legal Career

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The Bank of Mum and Dad: Why a Good Intention Needs Good Documentation

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Clawbacks and Compliance: The High Cost of Misunderstanding First Home Buyer Schemes

Recent data from the State Revenue Office (SRO) of Victoria signals a hardening regulatory environment for first home buyers….

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Norman O’Bryan: Profile and Legal Career

Norman O’Bryan is a former Senior Counsel and prominent member of the Victorian Bar whose career spanned several decades…

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The Bank of Mum and Dad: Why a Good Intention Needs Good Documentation

Helping a child buy their first home is one of the most generous things a parent can do. Across Australia, the so-called…

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Give More, Pay Less Tax: The Power of a Private Ancillary Fund

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