Go past just amending your templates to prepare your practice for the new Seller’s Disclosure Regime. Get the practical essentials on the Seller’s Disclosure Regime in just one focused lunchtime hour with Roland Taylor. Explore how disclosures are currently being completed and the common mistakes to avoid, how to interpret search results and client instructions, and how to manage specialised situations such as nominations under options, deceased or bankrupt estates, and secured recoveries. You’ll also work through the real challenges in the searching process and take away practical strategies to streamline compliance, reduce risk, and protect your clients’ contracts every day.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
12.00pm to 1.00pm The Seller’s Disclosure Regime: Practical Insights and Risk Management
- Adjusting pre-contract workflow with mandatory disclosure checks
- Updating firm protocols, checklists and documentation templates to meet new requirements
- Applying disclosure obligations in commercial, rural and off-the-plan sales
- Managing professional liability and mitigating risk from disclosure failures
- Handling disclosures in specialised situations (e.g. nominations, deceased or bankrupt estates, secured recoveries)
- Understanding buyer termination rights and avoiding contract risks from incomplete or faulty disclosure
- Engaging with agents and developers by clarifying roles and responsibilities
- Drawing on early experiences under the new regime, including common pitfalls and evolving points of confusion
Presented by Roland Taylor, Lecturer, College of Law
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is based on QLD Legislation
Chair
Robert Quirk, Barrister, Higgins Chambers
Presenters
Robert Quirk, Barrister, Higgins ChambersWith over 25 years of experience across various legal domains, Robert has provided counsel to a diverse clientele, including major corporations, government departments, and local governments. His expertise spans contract, property, commercial, public and administrative law, environmental law, and appellate work. He also has extensive knowledge in criminal and enforcement matters related to these areas, and is a Defence Force reservist.
Roland Taylor, Lecturer, College of Law
Roland was admitted as a solicitor in 1993. He was made a partner of Mckays Solicitors in 2003. He has been in charge of Statewide Conveyancing, the conveyancing division of Mckays Solicitors since 2000. Statewide incorporated in 2011 and Roland was the managing director until January 2024 when he sold out of the business. Roland has since completed a masters of applied law. Roland is currently a lecturer at the College of Law. Roland has presented at over 50 Legal seminars since 2004. He is also the author of the legal textbook "Agent's Handbook".
