Free CPD webinar series for conveyancers

To help conveyancers stay up to date and provide their clients the best possible service, Stewart Title UK is proud to offer a new free CPD webinar series, led by property expert Ian Quayle.

Taking place over 4 weekly sessions and each lasting an hour, these sessions will cover the conveyancing process, complete with practical tips and commentary on each stage of a residential property transaction.

23 September | Tips & Traps for Preparing Contract Bundles

Covering key considerations for producing contract bundles, including:

• Protocol compliance 
• Advising on TA forms 
• Dealing with common documentation 
• Drafting the sale contract 
• Preparing a residential leasehold sale pack

30 September | Acting for the Buyer – Due Diligence

Best practices for investigating and reporting on title when acting for a buyer, including:

• The purpose of the retainer and limiting scope
• Undertaking searches and advising on search results 
• Consideration of the seller’s title - what is good and marketable 
• Advising on the content of TA forms and whether additional enquiries are necessary
• The importance of client inspection 
• Survey and valuation - the role of the conveyancer

7 October | Preparing & Exchanging Contracts in Residential Transactions

Preparing for the exchange of contracts in residential transactions:

• Acting for the seller and preparing for exchange 
• Acting for the buyer and preparing for exchange
• The exchange process - an explanation of law and procedure and avoiding the pitfalls 
• Actions to be taken upon and after exchange - what is best practice 

14 October | Preparing & Dealing with Completion

Exploring the law and procedures which need to be followed whilst providing useful tips to ensure a safe completion, including:

• Acting for the seller - the role of the TA13, the provision of completion statements and the giving of undertakings 
• The Law Society Code for Completion by Post - what needs to be done
• The mechanics of completion 
• What to do when things go wrong - practical tips and an explanation of the law

Details and booking via the link.