• Operation of ss52A & 66 R Conveyancing Act statutory disclosure – an overview
• Categories of documents that must be disclosed
• The nature of prescribed warranties as part of disclosure obligation
• The extent of obligation to state warranties clearly
• Implied terms and disclosure – relevance to property transactions
• Aboriginal heritage issues and the disclosure obligation
• Vendor disclosure obligations at common law
• Extent of purchaser rescission rights for defective disclosure
• Case study – Disclosure and contaminated land
• Case report – Mehmet v Carter [2020] NSWSC 413

Gary Newton, Partner, Accredited Specialist Property Law, HWL Ebsworth, Sydney, NSW

Gary has been practising in the area of property law for over 35 years, providing advice on a wide range of matters to business, government and individuals. Gary holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sydney and is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law, since 1994.

Gary is the co-author of a book published in December 2017 called "Land Acquisition" 7^th edition by Gary Newton and Christopher Connolly. This new book deals with land acquisition and compulsory resumption in every jurisdiction of Australia.  Christopher Connolly is one of Gary Newton's partners at HWL Ebsworth.

Gary is the co-author of a book "Real Property Law Case Summaries" Newton’s 4^th edition. 

Gary is the co-author and the co-editor of the LexisNexis Butterworths NSW Conveyancing Service (loose-leaf). He is also the sole author of the book 2021 edition of the ‘Annotated Conveyancing & Real Property Legislation in NSW’. Gary has published many articles in national journals such as the Australian Property Law Bulletin and Law Council of Australia Journal and the NSW Law Society Journal. Gary's commentary has been cited in judgments of the Supreme Court of NSW.

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in property law in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.