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Hot Topics & Key Updates in Residential Conveyancing

Date & Time

7th October 2025 | Amex Stadium | 8.30am - 2pm

Cost

Earlybird price £50+VAT PP (if booked by 31st July) *10% off for X-Press Legal clients*

Description

SPONSERED BY X-PRESS LEGAL SERVICES

Join us on Tuesday 7th October at The Amex stadium for a half-day conveyancing seminar sponsored by X-Press Legal Services with 2 fantastic speakers along with a lunch and networking opportunity. The session will start with registration at 8.30am with a prompt 9am start. Lunch; which is included in the booking, will be at 1pm with the session closing at 2pm. Both talks, as well as lunch for the bargain price of Earlybird price of £50+VAT PP if booked before 31st July. *10% discount for X-press clients*

As a busy conveyancer, you need to keep up to date with changes in practice as well as changes in the law. This engaging presentation with Stephen Desmond 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:

  • Progress on reforms to planning enforcement, lease extensions, leasehold sales and rentcharges
  • Vendor Fraud and inadequate AML Checks carried out by solicitor
  • SDLT update, including non-residential purchases
  • Developments with the new TA6
  • Japanese knotweed: The amended questions in the new edition of form TA6 and the latest RICS guidance
  • Selective updates to Land Registry Practice Guides
  • New builds: The New Homes Ombudsman, the future for the Consumer Code
  • Recent cases on practical aspects of conveyancing including:
  • Rights of way: rights that vest in the future, prescriptive right or licence
  • Restrictive covenants: Power to discharge absolute covenant, is an enlarged replacement building permitted?
  • New Homes: buyer-funded developments, risks for both seller’s and buyers’ conveyancers
  • Beneficial interests: undue influence and deed of gift without legal advice, purchases jointly between attorney and donee?
  • Reporting to clients on title: the extent of your retainer
  • Recent developments with auction sales
  • Adverse possession and the general boundaries rule

As well as Stephen’s course, our resident AI expert Geoff Davies will be on site to deliver a shorter talk ‘From Deeds to Data: How AI is Transforming Property Law’

Discover how top firms are already using AI to speed up property transactions and reduce costs. Learn from real examples and practical steps to integrate AI effectively in your firm.

Key Points

  • How leading firms are successfully using AI in property transactions
  • Practical steps to quickly adopt AI in your workflows
  • Ensuring compliance and quality while embracing innovation

There are only 30 places available so act fast if you’d like to attend. To RSVP email alice.wylie@sussex-law.co.uk to book.