The Conveyancing Association

How is supplier collaboration driving efficiency within the sector?
2022-11-07 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Successful integrations should ensure that firms can collaborate and increase efficiency with minimal risk.
Join us to discover more about the LMS mortgage offer and charge registration integration. In this 45-minute webinar, Travis Scholes, Commercial Director at LMS, will explore:
– How law firms and lenders can benefit from registration integration to drive efficiency in the industry
– The importance of collaboration and the benefits
– How law firms can play their part in encouraging collaboration
Joining Travis will be Annabella Barker, Product Manager at InfoTrack, who will demonstrate the key features of the integration between InfoTrack and LMS and how to access it.
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IQ Legal Training Webinar | Effective Reporting on Title for Residential Conveyancers
2022-10-12 11:15 - 12:15
Ian Quayle, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this 60-minute webinar session aimed at residential conveyancers of all levels, exploring:
o The need to ascertain client objective
o The format of the Report on Title
o Limitations and Exclusions
o Providing information, explanation and advice
o Explaining the bigger picture – defects and problems with title defective title insurance, the differences between leasehold and freehold
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
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This webinar is sponsored by Redbrick Solutions, Conveyancing Data Services and Groundsure.
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Redbrick Solutions and Perfect Portal Webinar | Digital Onboarding
2022-09-29 10:00 - 17:00
Managing workloads and time constraints has increased dramatically in the conveyancing legal sector and for many the stress of managing clients’ timescale expectations, along with providing exceptional customer service can impact efficiency and productivity.
Maximising productivity and exceeding client expectations is key for many firms and sourcing an adaptable and cost-effective case management solution, like Redbrick Solutions, to support the quality of their conveyancing services can make a valuable difference. Additionally, fully integrated into Redbrick, Perfect Portal offers a digital client onboarding solution providing law firms with the tools to enhance their client experience with a fully branded mobile app. The app includes integrated features such as VOI, VOF, payment on account, e-signatures, matter updates, and the completion of TA forms.
Unlock the power of digital and become a client-centered law firm with Redbrick Solutions and Perfect Portal. To learn more then join our live webinar on Thursday 29th September at 10:00am.
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InfoTrack - The Digital Conveyancing Summit
2022-09-28 08:30 - 17:00
The inaugural Digital Conveyancing Summit will tackle the most interesting topics and biggest issues faced by conveyancers in their quest to modernise their practices and improve the service they provide to their clients. The seismic shift in the adoption of technology over the last five years, and the pace at which change is continuing to move, places this event in the ‘must-see category’ for anyone in the industry.
We’ll explore the effects of digital conveyancing on regulation, risk and compliance, the people you employ and the ones you want to hire, your business performance, and your clients. Joining us at this event will be representatives from across the industry including government agencies, regulators, industry associations, major lenders, insurers, technology specialists, and of course, leading law firms.
Places will be limited so reserve your place now.

Redbrick Solutions and Conveyancing Data Services | Efficient, Productive Conveyancing Webinar
2022-09-27 11:00 - 11:30
Workloads for conveyancing firms have seen a dramatic increase and many firms are turning away work as they struggle to clear the backlog and handle the spike in new matters. As client expectation has increased to meet the now standard two-to-three-month timescale, the speed of work is essential along with providing excellent client care.
Maximising both efficiency and productivity are key for law firms and sourcing an adaptable, user-friendly, and cost-effective case management solution to support the quality of their conveyancing services can make a valuable difference. Redbrick’s comprehensive functionality provides countless benefits, including seamless integrations with our partners such as property search provider, Conveyancing Data Services, who offer reliable, fast and accurate conveyancing searches.
Discover how working with Redbrick Solutions can benefit you and your firm in our 30-minute live webinar demonstrating the high level of service you can offer to your clients.
To join our 30-minute session on Tuesday 27th September at 11am, then please register below.
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Demonstrating compliance with the CQS Core Practice Management Standard 2022
2022-09-26 09:00 - 11:00
The Law Society recently announced the launch of the new CQS Core Practice Management Standard which became compulsory for CQS accredited practices to follow from 1st May 2022.
In addition, the highly anticipated date for the formal commencement of onsite CQS Assessments was also announced as being in effect from 1st May 2022 with firms being advised to be ‘assessment ready’ from this date.
This live session presented by CQS Lead Assessor Tracy Thompson will look in detail at the key requirements of the 2022 Core Practice Management Standard (CPMS) and what firms will need to have in place to demonstrate compliance with the 40 individual requirements.
This 3 hour in-depth webinar is aimed at Conveyancing Partners, SRO’s, Heads of Conveyancing, Practice Managers, Compliance Managers and will also be useful to Conveyancing fee earners who wish to learn more about the Core Practice Management Standard. This course is limited to 150 attendees.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316601250282/WN_TAUkmvDyQiiFiz5vwlBMbA

IQ Legal Training Webinar | Due Diligence in Residential Conveyancing
2022-09-22 11:00 - 12:00
Ian Quayle, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this 60-minute webinar session aimed at residential conveyancers of all levels, exploring:
o Dealing with TA forms and raising additional enquiries – advising the buyer
o Searches – essential searches, necessary searches, explaining to buyer clients choices, identifying and quantifying risk
o Client inspection – actual notice, constructive notice, imputed notice and the risk associated with overriding interests
o Advising on surveys and valuations
Extensive notes will be provided and there will be an opportunity for delegate questions.
Register your place today!
This webinar is sponsored by Redbrick Solutions, Conveyancing Data Services and Groundsure.
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SDLT updates and insights with Sean Randall
2022-09-20 11:00 - 12:30
InfoTrack is delighted to welcome back Sean Randall, Partner at Blick Rothenberg and self-described “stamp duty guru” to provide insight into the latest SDLT updates. Focussing on the most important changes to stamp duty that law firms need to know about, he will help ensure you’re up to date with the most relevant SDLT changes for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
In this 45-minute webinar, Sean will cover key topics including:
– A summary of the latest relevant case law for conveyancers – both recent and forthcoming;
– The new SDLT/ATED relief for Homes for Ukraine scheme; and
– What to expect in the Budget, including changes on multiple dwellings relief and mixed-use transactions.
Book your place now for this not-to-be-missed webinar!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8216588273562/WN_0igv7KPCQyCplT4xNJOrjg

InfoTrack's upcoming webinar - Bankruptcy, Liquidation & The Insolvency Act – property transaction risk and solutions
2022-09-13 11:00 - 12:30
This 45-minute webinar with Steve Johnson, Business Development Director, at CLS Property Insights will provide conveyancers with a valuable overview of the protection for transactions being set aside under the Insolvency Act 1986.
To give conveyancers an understanding of the risks involved when dealing with the Insolvency Act 1986, Steve will cover:
– What conveyancing risk is associated with the Insolvency Act 1986
– The key terminology, e.g. Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Liquidation v Administration
– Types of Transactions, including Deeds of Gift and Transactions at an Undervalue
– What is caught by the Act?
– ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’
– Potential Insurance Claims Scenarios
– CLS Insolvency Act Policies review
Book your place today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2916605678238/WN_awUeYP3NR2WQdhGzhV4FyA

Leasehold reform in England and Wales - implementing the legislation, its impact, and options for further reform
2022-09-09 09:00 - 13:00
Westminster Legal Policy Forum seminar
This conference focuses on leasehold reform in England and Wales.
Following the passage of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, the conference will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to examine issues going forward, including dispute resolution, the implementation of ground rent reforms and the impacts on markets, landlords and developers.
Areas of focus include:
next stages of the Government’s legislative programme – evaluating proposed reforms: enfranchisement valuation – premiums and processes – the marriage value – ground rent cap for existing leases
improving the buyer and seller process for commonhold – options for simplifying conversion and association processes – increasing engagement – priorities for building lender, developer and investor confidence
stakeholder and market impact – the potential impact of new and proposed reforms, with growing concerns about affordability in the housing market and house-building falling behind national need
We are pleased to be able to include keynote contributions from Judge Siobhan McGrath, President, First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), Courts and Tribunals Judiciary; and Professor Susan Bright, Professor of Land Law, University of Oxford. The chairs are Lord Berkeley, Officer, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Infrastructure; and Sir Peter Bottomley MP, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform.
The conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from the Home Office and the Welsh Government – as well as parliamentary pass-holders from the House of Lords.
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Professional Indemnity Insurance - how your firm can take control and influence the opportunities
2022-09-06 11:00 - 12:30
Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) continues to be one of the top three costs for most firms, and one you cannot operate without. Lisa Summerton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at InfoTrack, is delighted to be joined by Caspar Rogers, Account Executive, and Ryan Senior, Senior Vice President, from Paragon International Insurance Brokers, who will talk about how your firm can take control and influence the opportunities to find the cover you need, as well as what you can do to make your risk profile more attractive to an insurer.
This 45-minute interactive webinar with Paragon will cover:
– How you should approach your renewal – what to review and when?
– How to make the best impression for your insurer
– Topical claims and how to avoid them.
Sign up today to learn how you can take control of your PII.
Please use this URL for the booking link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616611638533/WN_NEqxl2-xSKqATF_Me-Mx2Q

Dye & Durham | New build plot compliance and efficiencies
2022-07-19 11:00 - 12:30
Join Neil Wood, Senior Key Relationship Manager, Dye & Durham Insight & Data as he explores:
– The standard way new builds are treated with environmental search data
– The appropriate way to review new build plots
– Plot sales for new build development, self-build and homeowner purchase all need greater individual scrutiny
– Case study – Bradford development next to Landfill branded “worthless”
– How FCI treat plot sales searches
– Benefits to clients: developers and homebuyers
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Dye & Durham | Conveyancing Fraud Analysis – How do I protect my firm?
2022-07-12 11:00 - 12:30
Join Neil Wood, Senior Key Relationship Manager, Dye & Durham Insight & Data as he explores:
– Fraud analysis – market patterns, trends, risk indicators that we add to Lawyer Checker checks
– Case studies of the risks associated with conveyancing fund transfers
– Overview of Lawyer Checker
– Understanding the results
– Advantages of using Lawyer Checker
– Best Practice
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Member Event
2022-07-06 12:00 - 22:00 | The Royal Society for Arts, RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
We will be holding a member meeting at the The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ at 12:00pm Lunch will be served upon arrival followed by the annual Conveyancing Association and Groundsure River Cruise
The meeting will be followed by our All Member Meeting and the Association Annual General Meeting
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The annual Groundsure Thames Cruise returns aboard the beloved Silver Sturgeon for another incredible night! This event is sponsored by The Conveyancing Association.
2022 Conveyancing Association and Groundsure Thames Cruise will depart at 6:00pm
The event is limited to 100 guests and will be allocated on a first come first served basis
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Thirdfort to host webinar: Corporate Due Diligence in the Age of Sanctions
2022-06-29 12:30 - 14:00
The current geopolitical landscape continues to present serious challenges for law firms. Particularly those dealing with overseas clients and navigating frequent rule changes around corporate due diligence.
Much of the existing conversation around sanctions has focused on individuals and their personal exposure. But firms working with businesses who they suspect may have links to sanctioned individuals face a host of new Know Your Business (KYB) responsibilities. Identifying UBOs across multiple territories, often with no clear paper trail, is now a test for even seasoned legal professionals.
In this exclusive online event, an expert panel of risk and compliance professionals will share their best practice advice on how to ensure your KYB processes are up to the task. Hear about how the latest digital tools can help you stay in line with current regulations and protect your firm from repercussions.
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Women in Residential Property Birmingham Leadership Lunch
2022-06-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Bank, 4 Bindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB, United Kingdom
Join us for another fantastic opportunity to meet women operating across the residential property sector over a wonderful two course meal.
Julie took the reins as Managing Director of City Housing in May 2021 with a vision to transform the City Housing directorate to become the best in class. Julie is a strategic, proactive and highly influential Senior housing specialist with over 29 years’ experience working in the public sector most recently to deliver whole system transformation around housing the future of Birmingham. Julie’s experience in housing includes front line delivery, redesign and remodelling assets, developing new schemes, whole place regeneration, transformation of front-line services to provide a significantly improved experience to customers and tenants.
25% of the proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated to the charity Ella’s which supports women who’ve been the victims of trafficking and modern slavery.
With thanks to our Sponsors, TM Group, Groundsure and SDL Surveying and to our Media Partner, Today’s Media.
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CLS Property Insight Webinar | An introduction to Forfeiture of Lease (Housing Act) Indemnity Insurance and Rent Charges Indemnity Insurance
2022-06-21 11:00 - 12:30
CLS are pleased to provide an informative CPD webinar providing an overview of forfeiture of lease and rent charges with a discussion around the issues and insurance solutions.
The session will explore:
• What is Forfeiture of Lease?
• Section 146 Forfeiture Notice
• Breaches of Covenant
• Housing Act & Leasehold Reform Act
• Forfeiture of Lease (Housing Act) Indemnity Insurance
• Rent Charges Indemnity Insurance
• How To Order
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Groundsure Webinar | Understanding flood risk, now and in the future
2022-06-14 11:00 - 12:30
By the end of the session, you will understand the different types of flooding and their impacts, look at how flood management redraws the risk, as well as the role that Flood Re has played in supporting insurance provision for the most vulnerable. You will also appreciate how climate change will drive future impacts, the challenge of housebuilding targets and new builds on flood plains. We will help you understand how to interpret flood data in accordance with guidance notes for your clients and how to offer next steps advice.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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DevAssist Webinar | How to avoid being sued for £2 million
2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:30
Join Paul Addison, Managing Director at DevAssist, for our webinar discussing ‘How to avoid being sued for £2 million.’
DevAssist has created an informative CPD course which is accredited by the SRA. The objective of the session is to cover planning and development risks that your clients are exposed to, and elaborate on what guidance you should be offering. It includes recent case studies that demonstrate what is so often missed.
The session will cover:
· National Planning Policy
· Five year housing supply and its importance.
· Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments (SHLAA)
· Bird and Bird case law
· Case studies
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Thirdfort host webinar on The Enforcement of AML Compliance: The Risks and How Firms Can Prepare
2022-06-07 12:30 - 14:00
The webinar will be held on 7th June at 12:30pm GMT. Register here
Criminal attacks on the manual anti-money laundering (AML) processes that many legal firms still rely on today are becoming more sophisticated. For these firms, getting AML compliance wrong is risking committing a serious offence. With dire professional and personal repercussions.
In its duty to set and enforce high professional standards, the SRA is increasingly active in clamping down on ill-prepared firms. As of the end of May, the maximum fine the SRA can issue will jump 1,150%, from £2,000 to £25,000.
It’s more important than ever for compliance professionals to be up-to-date with ever-changing regulations. And to be aware of the policies, controls, and procedures to meet them.
In this exclusive online event, hear from a panel of compliance experts and stay on top of the latest AML guidance from the SRA to meet these new threats.

Quill and Redbrick Solutions Webinar | Efficient, Compliant Conveyancing: Integrating Workflows and Accounts
2022-06-07 08:00 - 17:00
As conveyancing firms continue to face the challenges of tight margins, complex processes and increasing client expectations, we invite you to join us for this timely, live (and free!) lunchtime webinar.
Discover how the simple move to integrating your legal accounts with a specialist conveyancing system, can improve efficiencies and ensure compliance.
The webinar will feature:
• first-hand information from conveyancing industry professionals
• how to automate and streamline your time-intensive conveyancing processes
• delivering a compliant service which delights your clients
• a chance to join the conversation with a live Q&A
Can’t attend the live webinar? Go ahead and register anyway — we’ll be sending the recording to all registrants.
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Women in Residential Property - Leasehold Reform Webinar
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:30
Billed as the biggest set of reforms to Leasehold Law in forty years, the Government’s proposed changes to Leasehold impact all aspects of the residential property industry and yet understanding of both the proposed reforms and Leasehold as it currently operates remains poor throughout many sectors.
The escalating ground rents scandal led to the development of a package of reforms designed to make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to buy the freehold or extend their lease, and to take control of the management of their block of flats or an estate. The reforms also aim to improve commonhold to make it the preferred alternative to leasehold.
Our guest speakers
Leigh Shapiro, Partner at Irwin Mitchell – Leigh specialises in all issues related to residential leasehold law.
Hannah Howard Jones, Head of Property at Gresham House – Hannah is responsible for the overall management and performance of the Gresham House property portfolio.
Alison Stone, CEO, Alison Stone Surveyors – Alison specialises in valuation and negotiations for lease extensions and freehold enfranchisements.
Jenny Frew, Head of Leasehold Reform – Leasehold, Commonhold and Rentcharge Policy | Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities.
Background reading:
Government issues recommendation for Leasehold Reform
Millions of Leaseholders to benefit from Law Commission Reforms
Leasehold Reform Ground Rent Bill
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25% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the charity Ella’s which supports women who are the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Energy infrastructure in the UK. What What are the impacts on our climate and residential property transactions?
2022-05-24 11:00 - 12:30
Groundsure’s Climate Change series continues with a new webinar focusing on energy infrastructure in the UK. Energy choices across the globe as well as in the UK have a direct impact on climate change which changes the environment we live in, including our homes. Strategic Account Manager Danielle Orosa will take you through the various types of energy used in the UK, from coal, oil & gas, to wind & solar. She will look at how they may affect properties near by. Danielle will also look what the future of energy looks like and how Groundsure reports can help identify energy infrastructures.
https://www.groundsure.com/events/energy-infrastructure-in-the-uk-what-are-the-impacts-on-our-climate-and-residential-property-transactions/

How is coastal erosion and climate change affecting UK properties already on a cliff edge
2022-05-10 11:00 - 12:30
The next session of Groundsure’s Climate Change series will take a closer look at coastal erosion. Strategic Account Manager Nick Treble is going to start with a definition of coastal erosion and the various factors that contribute to it. Nick will then highlight how climate change may affect coasts around the UK, looking at various case studies and how some coastal towns have already been affected. He will then go through the type of defences currently being put in place. Finally, Nick will explain how the latest National Coastal Erosion Risk Mapping are used in Groundsure reports.
https://www.groundsure.com/events/how-is-coastal-erosion-and-climate-change-affecting-uk-properties-already-on-a-cliff-edge/
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Member Event
2022-05-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Howden Group Holdings, Howden Group Offices ,1 Creechurch Place, London, EC2A 5AF, United Kingdom
We will be holding a Legal Members Meeting on the 5th May 2022
at Howden Group Holdings, One Creechurch Place, London EC2A 5AF at 12:00pm Lunch will be served upon arrival
The All Member meeting will be held from 15:00 pm
Networking from 17:15 pm
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Fraud Prevention Webinar - Lawyer Checker
2022-05-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-21 11:00 - 13:00
Risk is evolving. Are you mitigating the threat of fraud on your conveyancing fund transfers?
Analysis of March’s Solicitors Regulation Authority scam alerts showed that 88% related to impersonation of a real firm in some form, demonstrating the very real threat conveyancers face from criminals who try to illicitly intercept their funds.
Next week, Neil Wood Senior Key Relationship Manager from Dye & Durham’s Insight & Data team will be starting taster sessions about the Lawyer Checker solution to demonstrate how they can support, help protect and educate your firm from criminal interception. They’ll explore the cyber threat that the industry faces and most importantly what best practice you can implement to help safeguard against fraud. Register for your free place here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-tx5C86GQBGlaaOBUh4aoQ
Can’t make the date? Another session will run on Tuesday 3rd May at 11am https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_as8bM0OSSYiaavSmefyK-Q If you register for either date, we’ll ensure to send you an on-demand recording to watch at a time that suits you.
