Join Stewart Title and IQ Legal Training for a

new series of four complimentary CPD webinars.

Navigating the homebuying and selling process can be daunting. Conveyancers must stay up to date with key stages and documents to provide the best possible service. However, flexible working patterns and dispersed staff make training challenging and costly to arrange.

To support conveyancers, we are offering a series of four free webinars covering the conveyancing process complete with practical tips and commentary on each stage of a residential property transaction.

Led by renowned property expert Ian Quayle, these sessions include detailed notes and time for questions. You and your colleagues are invited to join any or all of these webinars. 

Session 1 | 2pm - 3pm

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

Session 2 | 2pm - 3pm

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

Session 3 | 2pm - 3pm

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 

Session 4 | 2pm - 3pm

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

Available to all fee-earners and support staff dealing with Residential Property Transactions

By registering, you will receive a copy of the slides, Ian’s detailed notes and a link to the recording. You can listen to the recording at your convenience, share it with colleagues and use it for onboarding new staff.

We look forward to you joining us! 

12 September 2024

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