• October 2019

  • Monday, 21 October 2019 - Tuesday, 22 October 2019
    Conveyancing - From title search to settlement (Oct 2019)
    21 Oct 2019 9:00am - 22 Oct 2019 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    Gain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate in legal professional practice as a lawyer or senior conveyancer.

    This interactive and practical workshop covers the essentials, including the following topics:

    • Conduct title searches
    • Make applications for certificates and permits from statutory authorities
    • E-conveyancing and VOI (Verification of Identity)
    • Prepare contracts of sale of real estate
    • Draft vendors' statements
    • Draft transfers of land
    • Attend to mortgage documentation
    • Attend to settlement procedures, stamping and registration
    • Attend to Post settlement procedures
    • PEXA Overview

    This workshop introduces practitioners to all aspects of the conveyancing process from property ownership, how the Sale of Land Act 1962 is applied to contracts for the sale of real estate, searches and lodgement of forms, as well as providing an overview of a conveyancing process from initial instructions to post settlement.

    During this workshop, a representative from PEXA will address the key changes to property-related transactions and will guide you through the PEXA processes and procedures as they currently stand.

    This workshop is ideal for legal practitioners new to practice in this area or those requiring a refresher, as well as those who wish to work in a legal office or conveyancing department in senior conveyancing role.

    11.0
    $695.00

  • November 2019

  • Wednesday, 20 November 2019
    Property Law Taxes Half Day Conference
    20 Nov 2019 9:00am - 20 Nov 2019 1:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    Contact Reception on 03 8667 5667 to book your free 3rd place!

     

    This high level half day conference provides key updates in this complex area including the changes and implications brought about by the Budget 2019 and covers:

    Duties Update - 2019 / 2020 

    This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:

    • Foreign Purchaser Duty;

    • Land Transfer Concession Duties;

    • Stamp Duty and Residential Developments.

    Presented by: James Hamblin, Special Counsel, MinterEllison

    Land Tax Update - 2019 / 2020 

    This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:

    • Principal Place of Residence;

    • Absentee Owner Surcharge Rate;

    • Assessments and Objections;

    • Valuation Changes;

    • Exemptions including the Primary Production;

    • Exemption;

    • SRO and ATO Audit Crackdown.

    GST Impact on Property Transactions 

    This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:

    • GST Margin Scheme;

    • GST at Settlement;

    • GST Adjustments;

    • Included and Excluded Properties and Refunds;

    • ATO Audit Crackdown.

    Complex Land Transfer Transactions Online - Mandatory from 1 August 2019 

    This session will address the impact the State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2019 has on:

    • Calculation of Duty;

    • Aligning Complex and Noncomplex Transactions;

    • Data Security;

    • Risk Management.

     

    4.0
    $490.00
  • Monday, 25 November 2019
    Planning Law Practice - From permit to enforcement (Nov 2019)
    25 Nov 2019 9:00am - 25 Nov 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop is designed to give practitioners an introduction and overview of the planning system in Victoria. It will introduce practitioners to the application, objection and appeals procedure and includes a selection of Case Studies to be considered and discussed in relation to the procedures and issues involved. The enforcement provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and other controls will also be considered.

    Topics include:

    •     Planning framework including legislation
    •     Planning and responsible authorities
    •     Planning schemes
    •     Zoning
    •     Amendments
    •     Applications for review
    •     Compensation
    •     Proceedings in VCAT
    •     Application processes
    •     Objections
    •     Submissions
       

     

    5.5
    $495.00
  • Wednesday, 27 November 2019
    Subdivisions - A practical 'how to' (Nov 2019)
    27 Nov 2019 9:00am - 27 Nov 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop covers the practical and legal issues surrounding subdivisions. Following completion of the workshop attendees should be able to interpret a plan of subdivision and understand historical types of subdivisions, understand obligations and powers of an Owners Corporation, understand Contracts of Sale and Vendor’s Statements for lots affected by an Owners Corporation, understand requirements and compliance for pre-selling and gain an understanding of the preliminary advice to be given to a purchaser and vendor in a pre-selling situation.

    Topics covered in the workshop include:

    • the subdivision process
    • lodging plans
    • fees
    • growth area infrastructure contribution
    • other types of subdivisions
    • owners corporation subdivisions
    • pre selling
    • contracts of sale
    • stamp duty
    • GST issues

    5.5
    $495.00

  • December 2019

  • Monday, 2 December 2019
    Retail Leases - A practical guide (Dec 2019)
    2 Dec 2019 9:00am - 2 Dec 2019 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop covers the essentials of retail leasing and is ideal for both private practice and in-house lawyers.
    The program includes:
    • An overview of the retail leases legislation
    • Disclosure statements
    • Key conditions
    • Procedural steps
    • Stamp duty
    • Transfers
    • Surrenders
    • Recovering possession
    Stay ahead of the pack! This workshop is designed to bring you up to date with current practice, procedures and skills in this area. It is ideal for practitioners new to retail leasing practice as well a refresher for those already practising in this area.

    Presented by: Mark Flynn, Partner, McKean Park Lawyers


    Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.

    5.5
    $495.00
  • Monday, 9 December 2019 - Tuesday, 10 December 2019
    Conveyancing - From title search to settlement (Dec 2019)
    9 Dec 2019 9:00am - 10 Dec 2019 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    Gain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate in legal professional practice as a lawyer or senior conveyancer.

    This interactive and practical workshop covers the essentials, including the following topics:

    • Conduct title searches
    • Make applications for certificates and permits from statutory authorities
    • E-conveyancing and VOI (Verification of Identity)
    • Prepare contracts of sale of real estate
    • Draft vendors' statements
    • Draft transfers of land
    • Attend to mortgage documentation
    • Attend to settlement procedures, stamping and registration
    • Attend to Post settlement procedures
    • PEXA Overview

    This workshop introduces practitioners to all aspects of the conveyancing process from property ownership, how the Sale of Land Act 1962 is applied to contracts for the sale of real estate, searches and lodgement of forms, as well as providing an overview of a conveyancing process from initial instructions to post settlement.

    During this workshop, a representative from PEXA will address the key changes to property-related transactions and will guide you through the PEXA processes and procedures as they currently stand.

    This workshop is ideal for legal practitioners new to practice in this area or those requiring a refresher, as well as those who wish to work in a legal office or conveyancing department in senior conveyancing role.

    11.0
    $695.00