Property Law Update: New Law, New Strategies
Issues covered include: case update, strata law, planning, ipso facto
Description
The changes are coming in fast and furious in Western Australia’s property sector and if you don’t stay up to date you will inevitably fall behind. We’ve packed in a collection of timely and information packed sessions exploring all the new legislation, new cases, new trends and practical skills you need to stay on the cutting edge of a fast moving market.
Attend and earn 4 CPD points in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
This seminar was recorded in WA on 13 March 2019
Chair: Rebecca Lee, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
9.00am to 10.00am: Property Law Case Update: The Decisions You Need to Know for Your Practice
Analyse the latest cases in property law, why they’re significant, how they’ll impact your clients and your practice going forward, and what you need to know to stay on top of all the changes and developments.
Presented by Ann Spencer, Barrister Francis Burt Chambers
10.00am to 11.00am: Strata Law Update: Game Changing Reforms and the Latest Cases and Trends
- Strata Titles Act Reform update: where thing’s stand, what’s next, and what you need to know to prepare
- Analysis of the latest cases and developments and their impact on your practice
Presented by Rachel Cosentino, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Planning, Property and Your Practice: Recent Developments
- Planning in bushfire prone areas and the implications for subdivision, development and building applications
- Strategic Planning for the Perth metropolitan area and conservation of native vegetation
- Coastal Planning, sea level rise and compensation
Presented by Glen McLeod, Principal, Glen McLeod Legal; Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University; Preeminent Planning & Environment Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
12.15pm to 1.15pm: The New Ipso Facto Regime and the Impact on Property Law
- The ipso facto insolvency reforms applying to new contracts and agreements
- Rights that may be affected, including the right to terminate, suspend performance and more
- Exemptions that are relevant to the property industry
- Impact on leases and a landlord’s ability to terminate for an insolvency event: updating termination clauses in leases
- Reviewing property transaction contracts and making amendments to mitigate risk in the event of an insolvency or default
Presented by Peter Beekink, Partner, Lavan; Preeminent Property & Real Estate Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018; Best Lawyers 2019, Leasing Law & Real Property Law