A Conveyancing Law Update - Spring 2025

A 4-hour recording of our half-day masterclass packed full of insights from one of the profession's most in-demand educators, Richard Snape.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is the most significant piece of property legislation in a generation. In addition, the Building Safety Act continues to cause major problems.

Richard will not only cover both these issues, but also the latest case law developments and statutory changes, while equipping busy practitioners with an overview of the key developments in the fast-moving area.

Topics covered include:

• Changes to the Fire Safety Order 2005;
• Building Safety Act 2022 and registration of higher-risk buildings;
• Building Safety Act 2022 and Leaseholder protections;
• Building Safety Act 2022 changes to leasehold extensions;
• Mortgage Company requirements;
• Recent case law;
• The Renters (Reform) Bill and the abolition of assured shorthold tenancies;
• Ground Rent Issues including case law on solicitors liability;
• Law Society guidance on climate change;
• The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: changes to lease extensions, ground rents, service charges, estate charges, rentcharges and leasehold houses.
• Changes to Right to Buy
• Working from Home and Breaching Covenants

Who this is for:

This masterclass is perfect for practitioners including solicitors, licensed conveyancers and paralegals who are seeking to update their knowledge of conveyancing, or who are considering returning to this area of law following a career break.

Level of expertise:

Delegates should have a working understanding of Conveyancing.

Learning outcomes:

After this session attendees will have an increased knowledge of the subjects. Delegates will have an update on case law and statutory changes and be able to apply the knowledge gained in the better provision of a service to the client.