This On Demand was recorded on 25 November 2025.

Sale and purchase agreements for real estate and businesses are among the most common contracts entered in New Zealand. When misrepresentations and/or mistakes occur, the implications for vendor and purchaser (and other interested parties) can be significant, stressful and costly. 

This On Demand will provide transactional and litigation perspectives and insights into pre-contract due diligence and options post-settlement when misrepresentations or mistakes are discovered.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Deepen and update your knowledge of due diligence and best practice.
• Delve into issues that can (and do) arise pre-settlement and post-settlement.
• Refresh your understanding of the options for litigation, including measure of damages, should that course be required.

Who Should Watch?

Property lawyers, conveyancers and legal executives. Civil and commercial litigators are also likely to find it useful.

Presenters

Kchitij Tiwari, Director, Jury Law Limited
Sarah Wroe, Barrister, Eldon Chambers