Keeping Ahead of the Changes – a One Day NSW Property Law Masterclass

Property lawyers in New South Wales have seen a number of key reforms being introduced in recent times. This one day masterclass focuses on these major developments, including strata scheme reforms, the GST withholding regime, as well as changes to off the plan contracts.

Property Reforms and Recent Developments

• Practice and Procedure in Property: Key Developments and Recent Updates - 2019 has shaped up to be a big year for property law. This session will give you an overview of the key reforms over the last twelve months.

• The New GST Withholding Regime: Key Issues in Practice - We’ve now been grappling with the new GST withholding regime for long enough to know where the challenges lie post implementation. This practical session moves beyond the basics and instead focuses on the trickier aspects of the regime that have arisen in practice.

• The Ongoing Changes to Off the Plan Contracts: What They Mean in Practice - From rescission rights to disclosure obligations, practitioners have seen a raft of reforms over the last few years affecting off-the-plan contracts. This up-to-the-minute primer brings you up to date with recent legislative and case law developments affecting off-the-plan developments.

Leasing and Easements

• Emerging Trends in Retail and Commercial Leasing - Retail and commercial leasing is a constantly evolving landscape. This practical session brings you up to date with the key reforms and recent developments that you will need to know to practice confidently in this area.

• The Practice and Procedure of Commercial Tenancy Termination - The effects of a cooling property market are likely to be felt across the sector – including in commercial leasing. This session examines the lease termination procedure for commercial tenancies and unpacks the essentials for practitioners acting for either the lessee or lessor.

• Easements: Knowing When to Fight and When to Surrender - An easement, or the ability to use parts of the land belonging to another is a valuable legal right. This is a tricky area of law, and awareness of the key issues is vital to protecting the use and value of clients’ property. This session is designed to guide practitioners through the current issues affecting easements.