Residential Property Transactions

Learn from the experts and build confidence in property law.

This small-group, intensive entry-level workshop takes you through three common property transactions step-by-step:

A freehold section purchase in a subdivision
A cross-lease dwelling
A unit title property.

Ideal for lawyers, legal executives, and litigators with limited practical experience, this two-day course will help you manage multiple property files effectively, reduce risk and connect with peers for professional development.

This 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 becoming 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 ability to manage multiple property files of different types.
Learn from the experts and build confidence in property law.

Format

You will work through the three case files in a small group and participate in full group discussions to answer key questions relating to the case scenarios.

Who should attend

This course is a must if you are a lawyer, legal executive or litigator with limited practical experience in property law or a seasoned professional wishing to refresh their skills when dealing with property transactions.

Prerequisite: 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.

Note: Limited to 40 participants at each centre.