This small group intensive workshop guides you step-by-step through three transactions: a freehold section purchase in a subdivision, a cross-lease dwelling and a unit title property.

The course covers:

• Dealing with matters such as requisitions, undertakings, special conditions, and settlement.
• Using standard forms and procedures, particularly agreements for sale and purchase and land registration documents.
• Distinguishing between and become more familiar with various types of titles and different ownership and funding options.
• Recognising and developing file management practices that reduce the chance of error or poor service to clients.
• Applying risk management practices that recognise areas requiring decisions or input from your employing principal, including identifying conflict issues.
• Understanding AML compliance, OIO Residential Land Statements, Authority and Instruction witnessing, Bright-line and Residential Land Withholding Tax obligations, and tax statements.

Learning objectives

By attending this workshop you will:

• Understand the basic sequence of tasks required for property transactions.
• Increase your confidence in managing multiple property files of different types.

Format

You will work through the three case files in a small group as well as in full group discussions. You are required to complete at least two hours of preliminary work before attending.

Who should attend

This course is a must if you are a lawyer, legal executive or litigator with limited practical experience in property law. Note: Participants are expected to have completed at least 3-6 months in a legal environment and be familiar with the ADLS standard form agreement for the sale and purchase of real estate.

Presenters

• Christchurch:
  • Hamish Douch, Mortlock McCormack Law, Christchurch
  • Duncan Terris, Terris Legal, Christchurch
• Wellington:
  • Michael Hofmann-Body, Gillespie Young Watson, Lower Hutt
  • Katherine Mexted, Convex Legal, Wellington
• Auckland & Hamilton:
  • Nick Kearney, Davenports Law, Auckland
  • Anita Wan, Anderson Lloyd, Auckland

Materials

You will receive a manual that covers most aspects of residential property transactions in detail, along with three files of documents and fact situations dealing with a variety of potential and actual problems. You must familiarise yourself with the case scenarios and folder content prior to attending the workshop.

Timing

• Day 1: 9.00am - 5.15pm
• Day 2: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Fee (incl GST)

Workshop

• $825 - Law Society members & associate members
• $1,072 - Non-members

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Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE in writing of the change. NZLS CLE Ltd reserves the right to close registrations and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.