Avoiding negligence claims in residential conveyancing

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Suitable for all level of conveyancers this webinar will explore what are common causes of negligence claims in residential conveyancing.

This course provides residential conveyancers with an overview as to what can go wrong in the conveyancing process. It explores why negligence claims arise and what causes complaints in both freehold and leasehold residential conveyancing.

Best practice is identified in key problem areas and practical ideas and suggestions put forward to avoid claims and complaints.

Learning objectives:

• Client objective and informed consent

• Advising clients – reports on title and the ongoing duty to advise

• Dealing with co-owners

• Searches and Enquiries – how far should investigation go

• Good and marketable title – what is it and what to do where title offered falls short

• Client inspection , valuation and survey – the duty to advise