Conveyancing

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• UNE-LAW100-Foundations of Law

• UNE-LAW101-Law in Context

• UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
• UNE-LAW272-Law of Contract II (No longer available)

• UNE-LAW283-Property Law

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

Candidature in Bachelor of Laws (4 Years). To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

In this subject you will gain contemporary knowledge of the law and practical implications relating to conveyancing land in New South Wales, covering both Torrens title and old system title conveyancing. You will examine a range of topics including the formation of the contract, options, auctions, deposit and agents, as well as title issues, error or misdescription, rescission and termination and death, insolvency, possession, insurance and completion. You will also explore issues such as time for completion, remedies for breach and gain an introduction to eConveyancing. Although aimed at conveyancing in New South Wales, this subject provides a broad understanding of conveyancing law throughout Australia.

Assignment 1: Written Assessment: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Take Home Exam: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5

• Written Assignment (40%)
• Take home Exam (60%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).