Conferences

06.11.2024

This is a topic which affects all areas of property law and a knowledge is essential to both commercial and residential property lawyers. Topics covered include: - The meaning of adverse possession; - Factual possession; - Intention to possess; - Adverse possession in registered land; - Validity of fencing covenants; - Rights of support.

02.10.2024

This is an area of increasing significance. The course aims to look at some of the areas and in particular at the new legislation on Higher-Risk Buildings and its significance for mixed use developments. Topics covered include: • Repair as Opposed to Renewal and Improvement; • Damages for Disrepair; • Service Charge Liability in the light of the Supreme Court Decision in Sara & Hossein v Blacks (2023); • Service Charge and the case of Tower Hamlets v Brewster House and Maltings House; • The Building Safety Act 2022 and it's implications. This course is aimed at commercial property practitioners.

04.09.2024

This area continues to cause problems for the conveyancer. The course aims to look at some of the issues involved. Topics covered include: • Conflicts of interest and valuation issues; • Ground rent issues; • Building Safety Act 2022 problems; • Estates rentcharges. This course is aimed at residential property professionals

03.07.2024

The Act received the Royal Assent on the evening of May 24th and is a highly significant piece of legislation. Topics covered include: - Banning of new leasehold houses and permitted leases; - Changes to the Building Safety Act 2022; - Changes to Lease extensions and enfranchisement; - Sales information requests; - Changes to service charges and administration charges; - Changes to rentcharges. This conference is aimed at residential property practitioners and developers, but is also applicable to commercial and real estate property professionals.

12.06.2024

This is a very topical area in the post-pandemic online world. It will look at break clauses and other termination methods. Topics covered include: - Conditions Precedent and Breaks - The Time for Exercising the Break - Right of Entry - Tenant’s Notice to Quit - Surrender of Leases This conference is aimed at Commercial Property and Real Estate professionals. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, please phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

01.05.2024

The new TA6 form will become compulsory for CQS firms on June 25th and is complicated in the extreme with plenty of scope for misrepresentation and negligence. This free one-hour course, presented by Richard Snape, aims to examine some of the issues. Topics covered include: - Enquiries generally and how to avoid misrepresentation; - The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations; - Material Information; - New solar panel enquiries; - New Japanese Knotweed enquiries; - Building Safety Act and Leasehold enquiries. This course is aimed at residential property professionals. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, please phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

10.04.2024

A knowledge of planning law and its enforcement is essential for conveyancers and this is an area which is undergoing major changes. The course aims to look at some of the issues including recent changes. Topics covered include: - Planning enforcement periods - Planning breaches and the proceeds of crime - Listed buildings - Changes to use classes and permitted development - Planning conditions - Community Infrastructure Levy, S.106 Agreements and changes in England - Demolition of buildings and the Crooked House pub This conference is aimed at residential property practitioners as well as developers. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk

06.03.2024

The course aims to look at some of the issues in relation to this tricky area and point out problems and solutions. Topics covered include: - Implied easements - Easements by prescription - Vehicle access problems - Land Registry requirements - Easements as opposed to wayleaves This course is aimed at both residential and commercial property practitioners and developers. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

07.02.2024

This is a perennial problem area for property professionals. The course aims to look at what can and cannot be an easement and how easements may be discharged. Topics covered include: - The Characteristics of an Easement - Extending the Dominant Land - Rights of Light - Rights of Way and other Easements - Car parking rights in the light of Duchess of Bedford House v Campden Hill Gate 2023 - Extinguishing Easements This course is aimed at both residential and commercial property practitioners and developers. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

10.01.2024

The Building Safety Act 2022 continues to cause issues not only for residential conveyancing but also for some commercial properties. This one hour course looks at the BSA 2022 and related legislation specifically from the perspective of commercial properties. Topics covered include: - S.156 Building Safety Act 2022, changes to the Fire Safety Order 2005 and suggested additional enquiries; - Problems with the definition of a higher-risk building; - Registration requirements of higher-risk buildings and changes to the CPSE 1 enquiries; - Building control requirements of higher-risk buildings; - Suggested additional commercial lease clauses in higher-risk buildings; - Problems with the definition of a relevant building in relation to leaseholder protections; - Problems with the definition of a qualifying leaseholder; - Changes to the CPSE 6 enquiries in relation to leaseholder protections. This course is aimed at commercial property practitioners but may also be of interest to residential property professionals. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

06.12.2023

The course will look at some of the issues relating to the enforceability of restrictive covenants in freehold land. Topics covered include: - Discharge of covenants post Alexander Devine v Housing Solutions (2020) - Enforceability of restrictive covenants against third parties - Identifying the dominant land - Nuisance and annoyance covenants - Tips as to how to render restrictive covenants unenforceable Equally applicable to residential and commercial property practitioners as well as developers, this is a session not to be missed. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk. To join our mailing list for invitations to future live conferences, email mandybrown@lawsure.co.uk

01.11.2023

The course aims to look at enquiries and responses both generally and specifically in relation to C.P.S.E. enquiries. Topics covered include: - Misrepresentation generally - Enquiries generally - Fire safety risk assessments in light of the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022 - Japanese knotweed in light of RICS guidance from 2022 - Planning and building regulations - Stamp Duty Land Tax on assignment of leases - Community Infrastructure Levy - New C.P.S.E. 6 enquiries for mixed-use premises in the light of the Buildings Safety Act 2022 - Asbestos enquiries This session is aimed at Commercial Property Professionals. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

11.10.23

This area presents a perennial problem in relation to conveyancing. The course aims to look at some standard and additional enquiries and how to respond to them. Topics covered include: - Misrepresentation and enquiries - The Conveyancing Protocol and enquiries - Additional enquiries and the Protocol - Some standard residential enquiries, including Japanese Knotweed and solar panels - Building safety enquiries - Enquiries in the light of the case of Rosser v Pacifico This course is aimed at residential property practitioners and professionals. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

06.09.23

Building Regulations is an increasingly important part of conveyancing. The course aims to look at some of the issues. Topics covered include: - Building Regulations enforcement - Building Regulations and completion certificates - Exemptions from Building Regulations - Septic Tanks - Adoption of private sewers - Solar panels - Building Safety Act 2022 changes - Building Regulations and Grenfell This packed course is aimed at residential property professionals and developers but could also be applicable for some commercial property professionals and is brought to you, free, by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

05.07.23

There continue to be major changes in the world of commercial leases. The course aims to look at some of the recent changes and case law within the last year. Topics covered include: - Latest on EPC’s; - Recent case law on lease renewals, tenancies at will; - Break clauses after the case of Thomas v Turner; - Service charge liability after the Supreme Court case of Sara & Hossein v Blacks; - Higher-risk buildings and the Building Safety Act 2022; - High Street Rental Auctions. This conference is aimed at commercial property professionals. This free CPD event is aimed at commercial property professionals and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk. To join our mailing list for invitations to future live conferences, email mandybrown@lawsure.co.uk Disclaimer This presentation including answers given in any question and answer session and the accompanying paper are intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered. Nothing said in this presentation or contained in the paper constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the presentation or accompanying paper. Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the presentation or paper.

14.06.23

The course aims to look at some of the recent developments which have added to the complexity of leasehold conveyancing. Topics covered include: - The registration of higher-risk buildings in England as of April 6th 2023; - The Leaseholder protections with examples; - Problems with Leasehold extensions, company tenants, shared ownership and executors; - Amendments to the Fire Safety Order 2005, due to come into force in October 2023. This free CPD event is aimed at residential property professionals as well as developers and those commercial property practitioners dealing with mixed use properties and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

03.05.2023

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is the bedrock of commercial leases and is essential for any property professional. The course aims to look at various situations where the Act applies. Topics covered include: - Exclusion of the Act including the Court of Appeal case of TFS v Designer Retail Centres - Leases and licences - Occupation for business purposes under the Act - The situation in relation to subleases This free CPD event is aimed at Commercial/Real Estate property practitioners and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

05.04.23

Conveyancing with the family home involves many difficulties. This course aims to highlight the difficulties and their solutions. The course is useful for both conveyancers and family practitioners. Topics covered include: - The various declarations of trust available - Gifts from parents to children - Potential undue influence and conflicts of interest between the parties - Overriding interests and consent forms This free CPD event is aimed at Residential Property Solicitors and practitioners as well as Family Lawyers and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

01.13.23

Overage clauses and uplift provisions are becoming more and more common and present major drafting issues and pitfalls for the practitioner. The course aims to look at some of the pitfalls and their solutions. Topics Covered Include: - Enforceability of overage clauses against third parties - Overage clauses and restrictive covenants - Some cases on interpretation - Overage and SDLT and LTT - Overage and auctions in the light of SPS v Mahil This course is aimed at commercial property/real estate practitioners and developers.

20.02.2023

In view of the large number of questions we received in the Reporting to the Lender Zoom conference on 1st February 2022, we have decided to run a BONUS course solely on the Post Grenfell legislation, New Enquiries and the Lenders Handbook presented by Richard Snape. Topics Covered include: - Fire Safety Act 2021 – Issues - Building Regulations 2018 and 2022 - Building Safety Act 2022, Remediation Schemes and Service Charge Caps - New TA7’s, LPE 1&2 and Lenders Handbook

01.02.23

Part 1 of the Lenders Handbook has recently changed to deal with the unworkable statutory caps on service charges and LPE1, TA7 and TA 13 forms changed in January 2023 accordingly. In addition, There have been further pronouncements in January in relation to cladding. The course aims to look at these and other issues. Topics covered include: - Lender requirements on caps on service charges; - Remediation notices and cladding; - Other Leasehold issues; - Conflicts of Interest; - Extended Completion Dates and loss of the mortgage; - Planning and restrictive covenant requirements. This free CPD event is aimed at Residential Property Solicitors and practitioners as well as Developers and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

11.01.23

These covenants are a staple for commercial property professionals but present various pitfalls. The course aims to look at some of the problems and solutions. Topics covered include: • Obtaining the licence • Reasonableness of refusal of consent to alienation • Time for giving consent and S.1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988 • User covenants and keep open clauses • Alteration and improvements: questioning refusal of consent •.Planning permission changes in England and their impact on alienation and user covenants This free CPD event is relevant for both Residential Property Solicitors and practitioners and Family Law practitioners and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs. For a free, no-obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

14.12.22

This is a perennial problem area for property professionals. The course aims to look at what can and cannot be an easement and how easements may be discharged. - Topics covered include: - The Characteristics of an Easement - Extending the Dominant Land - Rights of Light - Rights of Way and other Easements - Extinguishing Easements This free CPD event is equally applicable to both Residential and Commercial Property Solicitors and practitioners as well as developers and is brought to you by LawSure, an award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

09.11.22

Topics covered include: - Conditions Precedent and Breaks - The Time for Exercising the Break - Right of Entry - Tenants Notice to Quit This conference is aimed at commercial property practitioners This free CPD event is aimed at Commercial Property Solicitors and practitioners and is brought to you by LawSure, the award-winning, specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

06.10.22

A knowledge of planning law and its enforcement is essential for conveyancers and this is an area which is undergoing major changes. The course aims to look at some of the issues including recent changes. - Planning enforcement periods - Planning breaches and the proceeds of crime - Listed buildings - Changes to use classes and permitted development - Planning conditions - Community Infrastructure Levy, S.106 Agreements and changes in England This free CPD event is aimed at Residential Property Solicitors and practitioners as well as developers and is brought to you by LawSure, the award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance needs.

07.09.22

The course aims to look at some of the many developments in relation to commercial leases including the Government’s introduction of High Street auctions in the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23. Topics covered include: - Local authority imposed High Street auctions under the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill - The Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety Regulations 2022 - Leases, licences and guardianship schemes - Recent case law on rent review - Recent case law on lease renewals - The latest on Covid, rent debt and arbitration - Recent case law on tenancies at will - Recent case law on Heads of Terms - Recent Court of Appeals decisions on rent arrears This session is aimed at commercial property and real estate solicitors and practitioners.

6th July 2022

The law in relation to long leasehold dwellings is undergoing major changes. The course aims to look at these changes and their implications. Topics covered include: • The Fire Safety Act 2021 and guidance, which came into force on May 16th 2022 • The Building Safety Act 2022, some of which is in force on June 28th 2022 • The latest on EWS1 certificates and cladding • The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, for implementation on June 30th 2022 This free CPD event is aimed at Residential Property Solicitors and practitioners and is brought to you by LawSure Insurance, the award-winning, leading specialist independent broker for all your title/conveyancing/legal indemnity insurance quotes. For a free, no obligation title insurance quote, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

08.06.22

The Act came to force on 24th March 2022 and introduces a moratorium period when landlord will be unable to take action against their tenants for protected rent debt in relation to covid. Topics covered include: - The background and the Coronavirus Act 2020 - The meaning of protected rent debt - The protected period - The arbitration process - Additional implications, e.g. in relation to guarantors and break clauses This course is aimed at commercial property solicitors and practitioners. This session is brought to you by LawSure Insurance, the UK's leading specialist independent broker for title insurance.

04.05.22

Reporting to the mortgage company is a perennial problem for the conveyancer. The course selects some issues and discusses solutions. Topics covered include: - Conflicts of interest and valuation issues - Leasehold issues and lender requirements - Some specific areas: - Japanese knotweed - Solar panels - Planning issues, and - Flying freehold This briefing is aimed at residential conveyancers and practitioners as well as developers. This session is brought to you by LawSure Insurance, the UK's leading specialist independent broker for title insurance. For all your title insurance needs, phone us on 0345 557 0845 or email us at enquiries@lawsure.co.uk.

06.04.2022

The Newbuild market constitutes a major part of the conveyancing industry. The course aims to look at some of the current issues. Topics covered include: - Extended completion dates - Newbuild guarantees and architect’s certificates problems - The latest on ground rents and HMLR guidance on estate rent charges - S.106 agreements, planning conditions, community infrastructure levy and other planning issues This briefing is aimed at residential conveyancers and practitioners as well as developers. This session is brought to you by LawSure Insurance, the UK's leading independent broker for title insurance.

09.03.2022

This area presents a perennial problem in relation to conveyancing. The course aims to look at some standard and additional enquiries and how to respond to them. Topics covered include: - Misrepresentation and enquiries - The Conveyancing Protocol and enquiries - Additional enquiries and the Protocol - Some standard residential enquiries, including Japanese Knotweed and solar panels - Fraud enquiries This course is aimed at residential property practitioners. This session is brought to you by LawSure Insurance, the UK's leading independent broker for title insurance.