Are you aware of the dangers of inadvertently creating terms contracts? In conveyancing, drafting a contract of sale of land demands expert precision to avoid the unintended consequences. Explore common pitfalls that lead to non-compliance with rules under the Sale of Land Act 1962 and avoid potentially rendering your contracts voidable. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to safeguard transactions and protect the interests of all parties involved.
1.00pm to 2.00pm The Regulation of Terms Contracts for the Sale of Land in Victoria
Gain insights into the pitfalls of inadvertently creating terms contracts when contract drafting in Conveyancing and learn best practices to ensure compliance and protect client interests as you consider:
- When parties may wish to rely on a terms contract for the sale of land
- The potential benefits and downsides of executing a terms contract
- When a contract for the sale of land will be deemed a terms contract
- What special rules will apply if there is a terms contract?
- What all parties ought to consider before executing a terms contract
Presented by Nicholas Bird, Barrister, Chapman’s List Barristers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on VIC legislation
Chair
Kelly Young, Director, Estate Conveyancing
Presenters
Kelly Young, Director, Estate Conveyancing
Kelly Young is a fully unrestricted Conveyancing Licence holder and director of Estate Conveyancing, located in Macleod. Kelly and her staff at Estate Conveyancing prides themselves and providing education to clients and referrers alike. Kelly has been working in the legal industry for 20 years with experience in the property fields of settlements & conveyancing in Victoria and Western Australia and residential and commercial lending. Starting out as a junior paralegal in stamping, registration, and settlements, moving onto residential mortgages, Conveyancing and also Commercial Lending, Kelly has a background working in accountant firms, law firms and conveyancing offices in Melbourne city, rural areas of Victoria and is also qualified within Settlements in the state of WA.
Nicholas Bird, Barrister, Chapman’s List Barristers
Nicholas came to the Bar in 2019 and has acted in a broad range of commercial matters. He has experience in disputes concerning property, corporations, construction law and succession. Nicholas is a contributing author for Victorian Courts, a publication by Thomson Reuters on civil procedure issues, and is a reporter for Victorian Reports. He is a contributor to The Law Handbook, published annually by the Fitzroy Legal Service.
