The Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Conference will be held in Christchurch on 5-7 August. The changing and broadening nature of mediation techniques including settlement mediation will make attendance at this conference worth while.

This webinar will cover practical issues for property transactions resulting from the change in the rate of GST from 1 October. The presenters will also discuss the removal of depreciation deductions on buildings (generally from 1 April 2011) and the new asset management regime in the Unit Titles Act.  This joint session will be presented by Barney Cumberland (Senior Associate, Tax) and Daniel Kelleher (Senior Associate, Commercial Property) of Simpson Grierson.   Cost for the Webinar is $50 +GST

Attendance at this Auckland seminar will give you an in depth understanding of commercial property insurance and will cover topics such as general trends in insurance, fire service levies, insurance and body corporates, impact of financial services risk and advice management, and indemnity periods (economy and large losses).

The Best Practice Standards Road show will provide members with an overview of the new standards which became operative in October 2009, a conceptual view of standards, current standards and guidance notes under review by the Standards Board.  The road show is planned to be interactive with members contribution - especially when discussing the case studies which include valuing property from plans and progress payments, valuing commercial property for financial reporting, valuation of a rural property for an offer document and estalishing market values.  The event cost $120 + GST.  To register for an event in your region please click on the relevant venue link displayed under the events below.  Please note hard copies of the Standards Manual (reprint) are available at a cost of $150 + gst - if you wish to obtain a copy of the manual please email jenny@property.org.nz

30 August  -  12pm -1.30pm

30 August  -  12pm-1.30pm

30 August  -  5pm-6.30pm