After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.

After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.

After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.

After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.

After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.

After a year marked by record property damage and increased litigation, explore how climate-driven events and insurance disputes are reshaping conveyancing and property law practice.

In today’s property market, every deal is a transaction under pressure. A single acquisition can trigger overseas investment rules, strict disclosure duties under the Unit Titles Act, and hidden risks from the Property Relationships Act — all while fraudsters target digital transactions with increasing sophistication. Gain insight into how these obligations collide in practice and learn strategies to keep deals on track. From identifying when OIO consent is required, to managing Body Corporate disclosures, to safeguarding transfers against PRA challenges, you’ll walk away with the tools to protect clients and shield your practice from liability.

In March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit released the latest National Risk Assessment – the first in five years – making it an important and exciting development for understanding New Zealand’s money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The assessment highlights the significant risks real estate transactions pose to the financial system. Moreover, from 1st June 2025, major new obligations took effect for property law firms: every new customer must now be risk-rated, the assessment must be recorded, and risk ratings must be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This marks a clear signal that AML supervisors are placing stronger emphasis on a risk-based approach to compliance.