Conveyancing - Back To Basics

Free CPD Webinar Series for legal professionals.

Stewart Title are pleased to invite you to a new series of five complimentary CPD webinars designed specifically for conveyancers.

Navigating the residential property transaction process can be complex and daunting. With flexible working and geographically dispersed teams, keeping up with training can be both time-consuming and costly.

To support conveyancers, this webinar series will cover the key stages of the conveyancing process with expert commentary and actionable tips from renowned property expert Ian Quayle. 

Each session includes time for Q&A and detailed notes, making it an ideal opportunity to refresh your knowledge and review current best practices.

All webinars are suitable for new members of the conveyancing team, support staff and paralegals.

Webinar 1: Wednesday 24th September. 2pm - 3pm. Onboarding Clients
Topics we’ll explore:

• Onboarding - what does it mean?
• Effective communication with conveyancing clients - what they need to know.
• Compliance issues - why identity verification and AML checks are needed.
• Scoping the retainer – its purpose and what it should contain.
  
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Webinar 2: Tuesday 28 October. 2:15pm – 3:15pm. Due Diligence - What Is Involved?
Topics we’ll explore:

• Due Diligence - what does it mean?
• Searches - the usual, essential and necessary. 
• Enquiries before Contract - reviewing TA forms.
• Survey and/or Valuation – why they’re necessary and what they reveal.
• Client Inspection - when it’s required and the advice to give your client.
  
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Webinar 3: Thursday 20 November. 2pm - 3pm. Preparing for and Dealing with Exchange

Topics we’ll explore:

• Reporting on Title - what the buyer needs to know. 
• Funding the purchase - the deposit and acting for lenders. 
• How to advise the contract and ensure clients understand the process, including what an exchange involves, and the legal obligations when contracts are exchanged. 
• Releasing the contract and the process of exchange. 
• Post exchange – the steps to take.

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Webinar 4: Wednesday 10th December. 2pm – 3pm. Preparing for and Dealing with Completion

Topics we’ll explore:

 Preparing completion statements and invoices. 

• Dealing with the TA13 form. 
• Organising funding for the purchase. 
• Drafting and approving the transfer.
• Pre-completion searches. 
• Practical issues arising on completion. 
• An overview of post-completion activity for seller and buyer. 
  
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Webinar 5: Tuesday 27 January 2026. 2pm – 3pm  Land Registration - The Basics

Tuesday 27 January 2026. 2pm – 3pm 
Topics we’ll explore:

• The history of land registration. 
• The Insurance, Curtain and Mirror principles. 
• The Property, Proprietorship, and Charges Registers.  
• Dealing with boundary issues and the title plan. 
• Protecting interests in land - overriding interests, notices and restrictions. 
• An overview of searches and documents encountered in registered land transactions.

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These webinars are complimentary and 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!