cERTIFICATE OF property law and conveyancing
Course Overview
If you want to embark upon a new career in conveyancing, the Certificate of Property Law and Conveyancing will provide you with the skills and knowledge in the field of property law and conveyancing (transfer of land).
Written in plain English, this online conveyancing course provides many diagrams, documents and examples designed to teach you basic skills in this important area of law. The course will provide skills in the field of land contract law as might be relevant to a person working in a legal office, Government office, conveyancing department or office or other allied area.
The Certificate of Property Law and Conveyancing introduces students to how the law of contract is applied to contracts for the sale of land, the searches that need to be done, how to calculate a settlement worksheet, how stamp duty applies to a transfer document, and what forms have to be lodged to have a new owner with a new bank mortgage on the land.
By completing this course it is hoped that you will acquire an understanding of the law relating to the sale of land in Australia and that you will have an overview of a conveyancing transaction from initial instructions to settlement.
This online course is a great way to update your CV and improve your chances of securing either an entry level role as a law clerk or paralegal.While not specific to any state or territory, this course gives an overview of the theories, methods and doctrines that are relevant and applicable to all states.
Topics
- Sale of Land Contract
- Finance clauses
- Pest & Building clauses
- Time is of the Essence doctrine
- Torrens title system
- Old title system
- Survey plans
- Rates Search
- Titles Search
- Other Searches
- Settlement worksheet
- Adjustments re: taxes & rates
- Stamp duties issues
- The title deed
- Transfer form
- Land data form
- Release of mortgage
- Encumberances & charges
- The solicitors bill to buyer
- Easements over land
- Covenants over land
- Vendors Statement (Vic)
- Doctrine of Caveat Emptor
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Assessment
Assignment-based
Course Duration
12 month enrolment period, with extensions available. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks. Students can complete their course more quickly or at a more leisurely pace depending on work and other commitments.
Fees
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