The upcoming e-conveyancing mandate marks the first step in a wave of property law reform that will take place over the next 12 months. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with the upcoming changes as well as accessing resources, education and REIQ contracts.
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Unfair Contract Terms reforms - are you ready
Monday 9 October 2023 | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Online
Drastic changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime are coming in November 2023, as amendments come into effect that significantly broaden the scope of the regime and introduce penalties for non-compliance.
Learn about the implications of the amendments for you and your practice. Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide expert advice to clients on their risk and steps to prepare, including amending contracts to comply with the regime.
Presenters: Kathryn Finlayson, Partner, MinterEllison; Chair, Competition and Consumer Law Committee Sarah O’Shea, Lawyer, MinterEllison
Cost: $88 Member $115 Non-member
Registrations close Thursday 5 October, unless sold out prior.
REIQ contracts are provided to QLS Full Members only to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence.
Queensland Law Society and the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) prepare editions of the four standard sales contracts. Comparison tables are provided when each new edition has been published.
Our cybersecurity expert takes you through why we verify identity, considerations of risk and fraud, and the two types of VOI: reasonable steps vs Safe Harbour. Hear more on implementation, professional obligations and procedural requirements in various areas of practice.
Be across the changes to econveyancing effective from 20 February 2023. Get up to date on what we know now from required instruments to consideration of exemptions.
Consider how the new seller disclosure regime affects your practice and how you can better equip your clients when they make one of their biggest financial decisions – buying and selling property.
The QLS Property Law Conference is the premier professional development event for Property Law practitioners in Queensland’s turning market. Catch up on what happened at this year’s conference to ensure you stay up to date with the latest developments and gain real-world tips and advice on a range of topics.
This comprehensive, self-paced introductory course will develop your conveyancing knowledge and skills. The course is designed for junior legal staff and more senior practitioners looking to pivot into a new area of practice.
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