Comprehensive NSW Conveyancing Law study notes covering all major modules/topics, designed to help with tutorials, assessments, problem questions and exam revision.
Subject notes for SCU LAWS2074
Description
Comprehensive NSW Conveyancing Law study guide covering Weeks/Modules 1–6. These notes are set out in a clear study-guide format and are designed to assist with tutorials, assessments, problem questions and exam revision. The notes cover the full conveyancing process from initial instructions through to settlement, including: introduction to conveyancing law and the conveyancing timeline Torrens title and ownership structures role and duties of solicitors and conveyancers client instructions, capacity, undue influence and professional obligations verification of identity and client authorisation contract formation, exchange and essential terms standard form contract for sale of land cooling-off rights and s 66W certificates deposits, deposit bonds, late payment, purchaser default and cyber fraud issues fixtures, chattels, inclusions and exclusions vacant possession and tenancies prescribed documents and vendor disclosure statutory warranties and prescribed terms special conditions and risk management good title and vendor obligations defects in title vs defects in quality patent and latent defects caveat emptor and active concealment misdescription and materiality encroachments, easements, drainage/sewer issues and boundary problems unapproved structures, council approvals and building information certificates planning certificates, adverse affectations and work orders requisitions on title and objections equitable interests between exchange and completion caveats and priority notices risk, damage before settlement and insurance final inspection issues settlement adjustments, rates, water, strata levies and land tax transfer duty, GST withholding and foreign resident CGT withholding strata and community title issues PEXA and electronic settlement title activity checks and settlement problems remedies, rescission, compensation, termination and practical conveyancing options Includes case summaries and principles for key conveyancing authorities, including McLennan v Clapham, McFarlane v McFarlane, Astell, Alan v Carbone, GR Securities, Thorby v Goldberg, Masters v Cameron, Palumberi, Richardson, Shepherd v Croft, Dormer v Solo, Anderson v Daniels, Flight v Booth, Carpenter v McGrath, Godfrey, Brien v Dwyer, Ma v Adams, Deligiannidou v Sundarjee, Lysaght v Edwards, Black v Garnock, Bakhos v Fenner, Urban House, Cumberland, Berrell, Svanosio and other relevant cases. Also includes: week/module-by-module explanations key legal principles legislation and standard contract clause references case summaries with facts, held, principle and exam use practical conveyancing steps exam focus sections issue-spotting checklists IRAC/problem question frameworks quick reference tables remedies map assessment and exam strategy expanded topic notes for deeper understanding These notes are useful for students wanting a clear, practical and exam-focused guide to NSW conveyancing law. They are designed to support strong assessment and exam preparation, including issue spotting, legal application and practical conveyancing analysis.
SCU
Semester 1, 2026
37 pages
12,694 words
$34.00
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SCU, Lismore
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