The lack of exclusive use areas, alterations needing a plan update, or a desire for the uplift in value and freedom of a fee simple property can be a driver for conversion. Lawyers and a surveyor experienced in subdivisions will explain the steps and decision-making processes for converting cross-lease and unit titles to freehold titles, and where to avoid pitfalls, so that clients can make informed decisions.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Improve your knowledge of the benefits and pitfalls of converting cross-leases and unit titles to freehold.
• Determine what to cover in agreements between neighbours.
• Improve your understanding of the court process, if agreement cannot be reached between owners.
• Get to grips with conversion steps.
• Discover how experienced surveyors can assist the process.
• Delve into council requirements and considerations.
• Gain insights into Issues and problems which can arise, and how to deal with them.

Who Should Attend?

Property lawyers and legal executives as well as general practitioners advising clients about conversions or potential conversions of cross-leases and unit titles to freehold. Surveyors and planners would also benefit from attending.

Presenters

Joanna Pidgeon, Director, Pidgeon Judd

Ben Thomson, Director, Pidgeon Judd

Grant Wackrow, Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, Yeomans Survey Solutions