Course outline

As a busy conveyancer, you need to keep up to date with changes in practice as well as changes in the law. So, this presentation is designed to provide you with a vital overview on a range of current matters that you otherwise might not have time to read about.

A key part of this seminar will be its focus on the practical implications of developments in the field of residential conveyancing.

As this area of the law is rapidly evolving, the content is liable to change (e.g. as and when the government announces new leasehold reform measures).

Key topics covered by this course will include:

• Recent developments in breach of planning controls
• Emerging property fraud and AML risks
• SDLT update: empty dilapidated properties, companies buying high value dwellings
• The new TA6 and implications of material information rules
• Selective updates to Land Registry Practice Guides
• New builds: emerging risks related to section 106 affordable housing obligations and unadopted amenities
• Leaseholds: progress on government plans to implement changes to statutory lease extensions, new accounts requirements, administration charge schedules
• Recent cases on practical aspects of conveyancing including:
• Restrictive covenants: vendor’s consent required? — height restrictions
• Transfers of equity with a potentially improper purpose
• HMOs and selective licensing
• The general boundaries rule when important deeds are missing

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Feedback from Stephen’s previous sessions

• Stephen was able to maintain interest on topics
• He is very informative and engaging
• Stephen was very knowledgeable. His examples are very relevant
• He provides a very helpful thorough overview 

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Venue

TWM Solicitors, 65 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RD

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Speaker

Stephen Desmond

Since 2004, Stephen Desmond has delivered more than 1,900 CPD events to lawyers from a variety of backgrounds, with a particular focus on flat and apartment leases and practical solutions. Delegates at these events have included practitioners from a variety of size of firms, ranging from sole practitioners to City Solicitors.

Stephen is a contributing editor to Butterworths Property Law Service, writing on the complex law relating to long and short leases. He has written for a monthly publication on the subject of commercial property. He also once ran a university-accredited distance-learning course for aspiring paralegals in the subject of residential conveyancing.

A non-practising Solicitor with several years post-qualification experience, Stephen has represented many business and private clients, including property investors and local authorities.