Description

Key legal issues to consider when buying/selling property

This webinar will introduce various legal considerations confronting property professionals grappling with disclosure issues.

From due diligence to disclosure, it will provide an overview of key decisions from recent caselaw and the main statutes to be aware of.

Of interest to property lawyers, general practitioners, real estate agents, conveyancers, accountants, other property professionals wanting a basic understanding of the issues.

The presenters will provide both a theoretical underpinning and practical guidance on each topic.

Topics include:

• Due diligence when purchasing;
• Disclosure requirements when selling – at common law and under the Unit Titles Act;
• Pre-contractual misrepresentation and misleading and deceptive conduct under the Fair Trading Act

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

12 December 2023

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the key disclosure related issues in play when a property is purchased or sold.
• Gain insights into how best to preserve a client’s ability to claim, or conversely, how best to prevent a client facing any claims.

SUITED TO

Property professionals. All lawyers, accountants, valuers whose clients may seek advice on disclosure related issues when buying or selling property.

PRESENTERS

Bryan Easton, Partner, Grimshaw & Co.

Andrew Hough, Partner, Grimshaw & Co.