Legal / Law Training Course on Real Estate Investment & Development Law

Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Investment & Development Law
Overview:
Provides foundational knowledge of real estate law, investment frameworks, and development processes.
Key Topics:
Overview of real estate law and property rights
Regulatory and statutory frameworks governing land and property
Types of real estate investments: residential, commercial, industrial
Key stakeholders in real estate development
Principles of risk allocation and governance in property projects
Legal due diligence and feasibility assessments
Practical Focus:
Case study: Comparative analysis of real estate investment regulations and development practices.

Module 2: Land Acquisition and Property Rights
Overview:
Covers the legal processes for acquiring and managing land and property.
Key Topics:
Legal procedures for land acquisition and registration
Titles, ownership, and conveyancing
Leaseholds, easements, and encumbrances
Government approvals, permits, and licenses
Land use restrictions, zoning, and planning compliance
Resolving disputes over property rights
Practical Focus:
Exercise: Conduct a legal assessment of land acquisition for a development project.

Module 3: Real Estate Development Agreements
Overview:
Focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing development agreements.
Key Topics:
Key components of development agreements
Roles and obligations of developers, investors, and contractors
Risk allocation and performance obligations
Payment structures, milestones, and project timelines
Termination, remedies, and dispute resolution clauses
Coordination with financing and regulatory requirements
Practical Focus:
Workshop: Draft key clauses of a real estate development agreement.

Module 4: Financing and Investment Structuring
Overview:
Covers legal and financial frameworks for funding real estate projects.
Key Topics:
Real estate financing models: equity, debt, and joint ventures
Loan agreements, security arrangements, and collateral
Investor rights, protections, and exit strategies
Structuring investments for tax efficiency and compliance
Legal due diligence for financing transactions
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Practical Focus:
Exercise: Structure a financing plan for a commercial real estate development.

Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Dispute Management
Overview:
Examines legal compliance, governance, and dispute resolution in real estate development.
Key Topics:
Environmental, health, and safety regulations in property development
Building codes, planning, and zoning compliance
Dispute resolution mechanisms: litigation, arbitration, and mediation
Contract enforcement and remedies for breach
Managing regulatory audits and inspections
Best practices in governance, risk management, and ethical compliance
Practical Focus:
Case study and simulation: Resolve a regulatory dispute or breach of a development agreement.