The Property Law Section administers the Law Society’s e-dealing consultancy service.

Although Landonline provided business opportunities when it was introduced, it also introduced major change to the way in which law firms conducted their conveyancing practices. To help property lawyers and their staff get the most out of e-dealing, the Law Society appointed a consultant (part-time) in 2004. The consultant, with support from the Section Manager, provides advice and assistance with the conveyancing and practical property law issues which sit alongside e-dealing. This complements LINZ's 0800, online help and the training it offers to law firms.

With the deadline for 100% electronic registraton having passed in February 2009, the service will be reviewed at the end of the year to determine is there is still a need for it.

A number of documents are available to help you:

• E-dealing Guidelines - 1 October 2008
  A lawyer's 'A-Z', from creation, settlement to registration, including A & I forms.

• E-dealing Workflow Guidance and Checklists
  Helpful flow diagrams and checklists.

• E-dealing Compliance Review and Audit Information
  A link to information on the Landonline website.

• E-dealing hints
  As published in The Property Lawyer

• E-dealing articles
  As published in The Property Lawyer

• LINZ regulatory information
  A link to information in the Landonline website, including audit methodology, evidentiary requirements, the Registrar-General's publications, standards and guidelines

To contact LINZ's Lanonline customer services team, send an email to customersupport@linz.govt.nz or phone 0800 665 463.