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.
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Learning Objective:
- Gain practical strategies to navigate OIO consent, Unit Titles disclosures, PRA risks and fraud threats to keep property transactions compliant and dispute-free
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
1.00pm to 2.00pm Property Transactions Compliance: OIO, UTA and PRA
- Overseas Investment traps: when foreign ownership or funding triggers OIO consent, and how delays or uncertainty derail deals
- Unit titles pitfalls: hidden Body Corporate liabilities, disclosure failures and legacy title issues
- Property Relationships Act risks: Spousal consent, co-ownership and trust structures
- Fraud pressure points: phishing, cyber scams and insider threats targeting property transactions and client funds
Presented by Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
Presenters
Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City LawTina Hwang is a Director and is the Leader of QCL’s large and award winning Property Team. Tina is also Co-Convenor of The Law Association (previously ADLS) Property Law Committee and member of The Law Association Property Disputes Committee. Tina mainly practises in property, construction and litigation. She has deep and wide experience in virtually all aspects of property law and property development and has been involved in some of New Zealand’s largest property projects. Tina has also developed expertise in construction issues and has presented papers at many New Zealand law seminars on property and construction law. She contributes regularly to the Builders & Contractors Magazine. Tina also speaks fluent Korean. Being client-centric Tina has also taken on numerous employment cases (both employer and employee) and the consequent mediation and settlements. Tina regularly appears in Tribunals and Courts. Clients love working with Tina as she is an excellent communicator, works very efficiently and keeps clients fully informed.
This seminar is part of a series
Avoiding Risk: Property Law Series Over Lunch
Is your property law practice ready for all of the compliance risks and requirements? From climate-driven insurance claims to compliance traps under the Overseas Investment rules, Unit Titles amendments and the Property Relationships Act, and now the June 2025 AML customer risk rating reforms, every transaction demands sharper compliance. In just three lunchtime sessions, leading specialists will give you the practical tools, checklists and frameworks to manage and avoid disputes, meet regulatory obligations and strengthen your client advice, so your practice is ready for 2026. Avoiding Risk Ready!
Description
Attend the full series and earn 3 CPD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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