Real Property Practice Issues for Government
Location:
Level 28, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Cost:
$1,143 (includes $103.91 GST) per person
$1,029 (includes $93.55 GST) per person if payment is received two weeks prior to the workshop
$972 (includes $88.36 GST) per person if in a group of three or more
Government Specific Program
This workshop will explore the practical issues that arise in negotiating and managing real property transactions in government and provide participants with new skills for achieving successful outcomes for those transactions.
Workshop agenda
This practical training workshop will explore:
An overview of land tenure in Queensland, including the differences between freehold and non-freehold land
How to successfully negotiate and manage common real property transactions, including sales, leases, licences, easements, covenants and related documents
Understanding the role of different documents and transactions, and effectiveness of heads of agreement and memoranda of understanding in real property transactions
Identifying the subject matter of a real property contract – how can I deal with it?
Managing expectations in a real property transaction, including threatened breaches and non-performance of obligations
Knowing the statutes and statutory requirements that affect real property transactions – how not to get caught.
Contracts for the sale of land
Disclosure requirements
Special conditions in sale contracts – how to draft them and how to make them effective
What obligations can be passed to a buyer?
Unregistered and informal arrangements with respect to land – how to deal with them
An update on legislation affecting sale contracts, including the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 and the Land Sales Act 1984.
Leasing land
How to make a lease work successfully for the entire lease term
Considering common lease provisions, including rent and rent review, maintenance and repair, make good, insurance and indemnities
Managing disputes that arise under a lease
The dangers of informal occupancy arrangements
Current leasing issues, including “green” obligations.
Learning outcomes
Participants will emerge with new skills and a greater understanding of how to successfully negotiate and manage common real property transactions.
Who should attend?
Persons who negotiate and manage real property transactions for all levels of government or within statutory bodies and authorities.
Recent participant feedback
“The workshop was excellent. Chris comes across as very knowledgeable and experienced. He is very approachable and creates a good learning environment.”
