Home prices in Australia hit record highs in mid-2025, with the national median reaching A$827,000 and a year-on-year increase of 4.9%. That’s why property lawyers must stay legally agile through ongoing CPD. That kind of momentum is likely to invite increased scrutiny of contracts and settlement procedures.
If you’re drafting a sale contract for a suburb in Melbourne, for example, you might include a clause based on past norms, only to find that a recent rule about cancellation (a “sunset clause”) now invalidates it. Every day, the laws around these types of clauses are tightening.
In 2025, the stakes are higher than ever, but CPD for property lawyers will give you the baseline needed to catch major shifts early on. It will help you advise your clients more decisively and avoid traps in evolving legal settings.
Why the Market and Legal Environment Push You to Update
Property supply is stretched in many parts of Australia, with building approvals surging over 17% year-on-year in early 2025. At the same time, regulatory scrutiny is increasing, with several states responding to issues with sunset clauses in off-the-plan contracts.
In Queensland, the new Property Law Act introduces modernised sale of land provisions that replace decades-old practices. These changes affect how lawyers prepare contracts and advise clients. Hence, this legal environment pushing through that property lawyer outdated clauses can expose clients to unnecessary risk.
As the law and market shift, staying updated is crucial. Legalwise’s property law CPD program keeps you informed and compliant.
What You’ll Learn in Property Law CPD Programs
Legalwise Seminars’ CPD seminars for lawyers in property law address topics like sunset clause regulation, vendor disclosure obligations (especially in states like Queensland), shifting contract conditions, and emerging finance/foreign buyer rules. There are even courses that cover recent case law that interprets obligations in new contexts.
That’s why Legalwise Seminars has delivered accredited CPD training for over 20 years, trusted by thousands of Australian lawyers that each course is designed to deliver practical updates, rather than theory that’s hard to connect to your cases. The aim is to help you walk away with tools you can use tomorrow.
Our online and in-person property law CPD programs are designed for busy practitioners. Hence, the delivery is flexible, giving you the freedom to choose which sessions to attend, so you can stay up to date on family law.
To protect your practice and stay sharp in 2025’s dynamic property landscape, contact Legalwise Seminars now. Stay compliant and confident in 2025 — explore Legalwise’s upcoming Property Law CPD seminars today
