Conveyancing Law Handbook, 4th Edition

The Conveyancing Law Handbook is a first point of reference for legal executives and solicitors in practice to assist in the day-to-day procedures of conveyancing in New Zealand. Easy to read and using examples, charts and tables, this book is also an invaluable resource for law students and all those applying or studying land law. It clearly and concisely combines theory with explanations on the practice of conveyancing. The latest edition has been completely revised to take account of changes to land law and common conveyancing procedure.

The book covers:

• basic property law principles
• the land transfer system
• types of title
• common documents
• co-ownership
• mortgages and guarantees
• residential tenancies
• insurance
• GST
• the role of real estate agents
• electronic registration under Landonline
• the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

The 8th edition of the standard agreement for sale and purchase is examined in tandem with the practical steps a conveyancer takes on behalf of a vendor or purchaser client from pre-contract through to post-settlement. These steps, including title searching, local authority enquiries and the registration process, are explained in detail with practical examples and checklists.