CPD Programs

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This seminar will discuss the three ways for dealing with or removal of a hostile caveat under sections 89A, 90 (2) and 90 (3) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic)(the TLA). This session will focus on the issues relating to applications relating to removal of a caveat and will discuss:

Sometimes, the most simple and straightforward tasks can hold the greatest potential for problems – this is certainly the case with solicitors’ certificates.  Irrespective of whether the certificate is being sought by “walk-in” or long-standing clients, practitioners need to be extremely diligent in their review of the relevant documents, the advice provided to the clients and their own file management.   This may be difficult given time and costing limitations, not to mention the pressure from clients to “simply sign off” on what they may view as just another administrative loan document.

The ramifications of a poorly worded Calderbank letter and Offers of Compromise can be devastating to your client. Getting them wrong can have a significant impact on negotiations, potentially derail proceedings and possibly affect a later Application for Costs should the matter proceed to court.

It is likely that most practitioners will deal with at least one, if not more, unrepresented litigants during their career.

On 12 December the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Act 2019 commenced, providing for significant changes to the main residence exemptions for categories of non residents. Hear from an experienced practitioner who will outline the new legislation and discuss CGT events, the impacts on your clients and exceptions. An essential update not to be missed!

Back by popular demand in a Special 2 Hour Seminar, this extended session presented by Bob Milstein will outline:

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Conveyancing practice is a high risk area for negligence and complaints.