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Review of 2024 - Key cases and lessons learned from changes to best practice
2024-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
As 2024 draws to a close, it is time to consider developments during the year. It has been eventful and challenging. Residential Conveyancers need to be aware of developments in residential leasehold conveyancing, advising clients on climate change, and there are some important lessons to be learned on from recent case law.
2024 has been an interesting year and in the final webinar of the year we will take a look back at:

The Law Society Guidance to the BSA
The implementation and use of the revised TA7 and TA6
The eagerly awaited Law Society Guidance on Climate Change for Conveyancers
BSA update lessons from the First Tier and Upper Tribunar
Recent cases on Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Land Registration

Please note, the course fee is per person.
The session is recorded and will be available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Who Should Attend

This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers

Level

All

Local Land Charges, Enquiries of the Local Authority
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
It is important for residential conveyancers to appreciate the importance of the local land charges search and enquiries of the local authority. The webinar will involve a reminder of the relevant law, an examination of the local land charge searches and how to deal with enquiries of the local authority.
The session will cover:

Types of searches, the necessity of enquiries, and when to raise additional ones.
How to effectively report search results and enquiry responses to clients.

Key topics include:

Local Land Charges: Their impact on residential buyers.
Enquiries with the Local Authority: Avoiding common pitfalls.
Supplemental Enquiries: What they reveal and when they’re necessary.
Common Issues: How to recognise and avoid them.

Please note, the course fee is per person.
The session is recorded and will be available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Who Should Attend

This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers

Level

All

Residential Conveyancing for Support Staff
2025-01-30 11:00 - 2025-04-28 12:00 | Online
Kindly sponsored by InfoTrack
From the experts IQ Legal Training and kindly sponsored by InfoTrack, this extremely popular course explores the conveyancing process from start to finish looking at procedure and the law. It highlights good practice and explores what can go wrong in both sale and purchase transactions using practical examples and explains basic drafting techniques required for contracts and transfers.
This 12 part course will cover:

Basic background land law
On boarding Clients – verifying identity and money laundering requirements
An overview of professional obligation owed by conveyancers and support staff
The conveyancing process – a freehold sale and purchase of a residential property.
The key features of the Conveyancing Protocol
Land Registration – practice and procedure
Drafting Contracts, Transfers, Completing TA 13 and Land Registry Applications
How to advise clients, due diligence and reporting on title.
Avoiding common pitfalls, negligence claims and complaints

Extensive notes are provided and there are opportunities for delegate questions throughout the course. Each session is recorded and available on-demand for later review should you be unable to attend live, or wish to review the session.
Sponsor Information: InfoTrack is pioneering the digitalisation of legal processes. A powerful suite of solutions across client onboarding, identity verification, e-signature, and conveyancing services help to assure compliance, enhance the client experience, and improve productivity within law firms. Taking on the burden of labour-intensive, high-risk administrative tasks within a single, award-winning platform, InfoTrack empowers firms to focus on delivering an exceptional client experience with every transaction.
Who Should Attend: The series is suitable for new business and sales managers, support staff, paralegals, new recruits, qualified lawyers wanting a refresher course and anyone who requires to upskill or learn about the conveyancing process.
Level: Beginner
Dates

30th January 2025
10th February 2025
17th February 2025
24th February 2025
3rd March 2025
10th March 2025
24th March 2025
31st March 2025
7th April 2025
14th April 2025
21st April 2025
28th April 2025

Speaker: Ian Quayle – IQ Legal Training

Mastering business networking
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Networking is a skill that can be learnt, tuned and honed like any other skill. For many, networking does not come naturally. Good networking can lead to the development of key relationships; bad networking can do much more damage than good, both to your personal and business reputation.
In this 1 hour training session, trainer Emma Vigus help participants recognise how the skills we all use to navigate daily life can be adapted to make networking rewarding and enjoyable.
The training will equip participants with the skills and strategies required to build and maintain professional relationships via in-person networking. The tools, tips and strategies discussed can be applied within your business and at external events.
In this training, you will forge an understanding of
Understanding business networking fundamentals

Participants will understand the contribution networking makes to the development of internal and external professional relationships, career progression and business growth.

Developing a personalised networking strategy

Participants will be able to apply their understanding of ‘self’ to develop a personalized networking strategy that accommodates personal preferences, goals and target audience.
Participants will be able to recognise and create networking opportunities that suit their personal networking style.
Participants will be able to measure the success of their networking activities and refine their approach for continuous improvement.

Effective communication skills for networking

Participants will understand how to initiate and develop conversations through open ended questioning, identify motivators, practice active listening and develop their abilities to retain information.

Building and maintaining relationships

Participants will learn strategies for nurturing and sustaining professional relationships both online and in-person, with an emphasis on mutual value exchange.

Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to understand how to make networking enjoyable and effective.
Date: Monday 3rd February 2025 11am
Speaker: Emma Vigus, Business Development Consultant

Personal Branding for Lawyers
2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
So many lawyers don’t stand out. They do their job capably but they’re doing themselves and their firm no favours. A strong personal brand is essential for standing out and attracting the right clients, opportunities, and recognition. This interactive workshop, hosted by Today’s Training in collaboration with Legal Growth, will guide lawyers and legal professionals through the art of crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand.
The session will explore the fundamentals of personal branding, including identifying your unique professional value, communicating effectively across digital and in-person platforms, and leveraging content to establish thought leadership. Attendees will also gain practical tips for creating a consistent online presence, from optimising LinkedIn profiles to showcasing expertise through blogs and media.
This workshop is tailored for solicitors, barristers, legal executives, and other legal professionals at any stage of their career who want to take control of their professional reputation and position themselves as leaders in their field. Whether you’re building your client base, advancing within a firm, or transitioning into a new role, this session will provide the tools and strategies to confidently shape and sustain a personal brand that sets you apart.
You will learn:

Understand the importance of personal branding: Learn how a strong personal brand can enhance your reputation, attract clients, and differentiate you in a competitive legal market.
Develop a unique professional identity: Identify your core values, expertise, and unique selling points to craft a compelling personal brand.
Master effective communication strategies: Learn how to present yourself confidently and consistently across various platforms, including social media and professional networks.
Create a consistent online presence: Gain insights into optimising your LinkedIn profile, personal website, and other digital channels to align with your personal brand.
Build and nurture a professional network: Discover strategies to establish meaningful connections and leverage relationships to advance your legal career.
Leverage content to showcase expertise: Learn how to create and share valuable content that demonstrates thought leadership and builds trust with your audience.
Develop a personal branding action plan: Leave with a clear roadmap to implement your personal branding strategies effectively.

Date:
Monday 10th February 2025, 1pm
Who Should Attend:
Legal Professionals looking to enhance their personal brand.
Speaker:
Tom Stansfield; Director – Legal Growth

Post Completion – avoid the issues
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This course, brought to you by Today’s Training and IQ Legal Training, examines some of the key issues that arise when considering post-completion.
Expert speaker Zoe Upson, a former law firm partner and head of conveyancing, explores the areas of post-completion that so many firms find challenging; considering the headaches and delays and how they can be avoided with practical solutions.
This 1 hour session, suitable for all levels and experience of residential conveyancers will explore:

Practical hints and tips that you can use to iradicate requisitions and make the post-completion process more streamlined
Common pitfalls that delay registration
Working together and how it can speed things up
How to get that file closed as quickly as possible
How to manage the client’s expectations

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
The session is recorded and will be available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Dates:
Wednesday 12th February 2025, 11am (1 hour)
Who Should Attend

This webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels

Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Essential Tips to Grow Your Legal Business
2025-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
We’ve helped 46 legal businesses to grow by implementing the strategies that we’re going to share during this webinar. Growing your practice requires more than delivering excellent legal services. This webinar, hosted by Today’s Training in conjunction with Legal Growth, will provide you with actionable strategies to expand your client base, boost your brand and build a sustainable legal business.
The session will cover the core elements of business growth, from effective client acquisition techniques to maintaining high client retention and satisfaction. You’ll learn how to optimise your online presence, leverage marketing tools like SEO and social media, and create content that positions your firm as a trusted leader. Additionally, the webinar will explore how to harness technology to streamline operations and deliver a superior client experience.
Designed for law firm owners, practice managers, and ambitious legal professionals, this session offers invaluable insights for those looking to scale their business while staying ahead of industry trends. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and a clear plan to grow your practice, attract the right clients, and secure long-term success in the evolving legal marketplace.
You will learn:

Understand the foundations of business growth: Learn the critical factors that drive sustainable growth for legal practices.
Master client acquisition strategies: Explore proven techniques to attract new clients, including referral networks, digital marketing, and community engagement.
Enhance client retention and satisfaction: Gain insights into building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Develop a strong online presence: Discover how to optimise your website, social media profiles, and online directories to increase visibility and credibility.
Implement effective marketing tactics: Learn practical methods for leveraging SEO, content marketing, and email campaigns to generate leads and grow your firm.
Boost efficiency with technology: Identify tools and systems that streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance the client experience.
Understand legal industry trends: Stay ahead by recognising emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the legal profession.

Date:
Monday 17th February 2025, 1pm
Who Should Attend:
Legal businesses looking for growth in 2025. Firm owners and marketing professionals
Speaker:
Tom Stansfield; Director – Legal Growth

Building Regulations and Planning – changes and the traps
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
This course, brought to you by Today’s Training and IQ Legal Training, examines some of the key issues that can arise when dealing with planning permission and building regulations, some misconceptions and the pitfalls.
Expert speaker Zoe Upson explores the practice of investigating leases, key tips and traps and the intricacies around this area of practice.
This 1 hour session, suitable for all levels and experience of residential conveyancers will explore:

What the enforcement periods are
How to avoid the common pitfalls
Best practice when acting on behalf of the seller or buyer
Planning Conditions and the requirement for discharge

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
The session is recorded and will be available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Dates:
Tuesday 11th March 2025, 1pm (1 hour)
Who Should Attend

This webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels

Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Due Diligence 2025
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
With the growing pressures on conveyancers to demonstrate due diligence on property to clients, lenders and insurance brokers, this training course is aimed at equipping practitioners with the tools to ensure they are protecting their firms and pointing queries in the most appropriate direction.
Key topics include:

Advising on climate change reports
Usual searches – what does this mean ?
Advising on survey and valuation
Dealing with client inspection
Reporting on due diligence
Lessons from case law

Extensive notes are provided and there are opportunities for delegate questions throughout the course. Each session is recorded and available on-demand for later review should you be unable to attend live, or wish to review the session.
Who Should Attend: Residential Conveyancers
Level: All levels
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025, 11am
Speaker: Ian Quayle – IQ Legal Training

Assessing Mental Capacity
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
A practical webinar aimed at understanding the principles of mental capacity and how to assess capacity for clients who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions.
By the end of these sessions you will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the legal framework, including:

Definition of Mental Capacity
The test for Capacity

Demonstrate an understanding of when to consider a client’s mental capacity and the illnesses which may affect decision making
Apply the test of Capacity
Demonstrate an understanding of capacity to instruct a practitioner
Identify, through the use of practical examples, how to determine a lack of mental capacity
Work out what to include in your file and attendance notes
Identify when to instruct an expert to undertake a mental capacity assessment.

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Please note, the course fee is per person.
All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Dates:

Wednesday 21st May

Who Should Attend
All practitioners
Level
Beginner and Intermediate

Overview of HM Land Registry Practice Guide 1: First Registration
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
In this training webinar, brought to you by HM Land Registry endorsed training provider PCC Education Hub, expert trainer Maria Hardy will review and condenses the content of HM Land Registry practice guide 1: First Registration; breaking the guide down into manageable bitesize pieces of information.
First Registration is the legal process of registering land and property with HM Land Registry for the first time. As this is the first registration of land, additional documentation and evidence is required in order to successfully register a property.
Specific focus is placed on how to successfully submit a first registration application to HM Land Registry and what documents need to accompany the application.
You will learn:

How to submit an application for First Registration
Documents to accompany the application
Times Limits
Examination process by HM Land Registry and class of title granted
Q&A session

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Who Should Attend:
Delegates working in a post-completion or assistant position, wanting to understand the complexities of submitting an application for First Registration.
Level:
Entry/Intermediate
Speaker:
Maria Hardy, Company Trainer, PCC Education Hub

Overview of HM Land Registry Practice Guide 19: Notices, restrictions & the protection of third-party interests in the register.
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This training webinar, brought to you by HM Land Registry endorsed training provider PCC Education Hub, reviews and condenses the content of HM Land Registry Practice Guide 19: notices, restrictions & the protection of third-party interests in the register, breaking this large practice guide down into small digestible course notes.
Notices and restrictions are used to protect third-party interests affecting registered land. The difference between notices and restrictions will be explained, we will discuss when each type of entry can be made and describe how to comply with or remove an entry of this nature which is existing on a registered title.
You will learn:

What are the different types of notice
How to register, comply with or remove a notice
What are restrictions and when can they be registered.
How to comply with, disapply or remove a restriction
Q & A session

Extensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions
Please note, the course fee is per person.
All sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand.
Who Should Attend:
Delegates working in a post-completion or assistant position, wanting to have a clearer understanding of how to comply with registered notices and restrictions affecting a property title.
Level:
Intermediate/Advanced
Speaker:
Maria Hardy, Company Trainer, PCC Education Hub

An Introduction to Residential Leasehold Conveyancing (Series of 5)
2025-09-08 11:00 - 2025-10-13 12:00 | Online
This series of five 60-minute webinars, brought to you by Today’s Training and IQ Legal Training will explore the residential leasehold conveyancing process. The series explains the differences between freehold and leasehold conveyancing and the procedures and documentation encountered in a leasehold transaction. It will examine potential problems and the risk of claims along with preventative measures and processes.
The series will cover:

The differences between freehold and leasehold conveyancing
Key clauses in residential long leases
Documentation – contract, TA 7, LPE1 service charge accounts, management information, management regulations etc.
Dealing with financial issues – ground rent, service charge and apportionments
Problem transactions – old and defective leases, BSA related issues including sales and purchases involving relevant and higher-risk buildings

Head to the website URL below to review sessions and availability.

How To Convert Telephone Enquiries From Potential Clients Into Profitable Business.
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Discover The Opportunities You Are Missing Everyday!
How many new business enquiries from potential new clients do you get every day / month / year by telephone?
Do you know your conversion rate of these enquiries into profitable business?
What if you knew the ‘secrets’ to massively increasing your conversion success rates?
For the last 40 years Ian Cooper, has shown hundreds of legal firms how to guarantee a significant increase in conversion rates from their telephone enquiries. Some firms have doubled their conversion rates, generating huge amounts of extra revenue a year, all without spending anymore on marketing!
In this thought provoking, anecdotal and pragmatic presentation, Ian Cooper will make you challenge your existing methods, mindset and strategy and reveal:

How much you could win and how much you are losing right now.
The results of his surveys into this topic.
The traps most firms fall into.
His ‘5 Step System’ to improve conversion rates.
The ‘magic’ question you must ask your caller early in the call.
The 1 key question you must ask at the end.
How to win the job, even when you are more expensive!

Speaker
Ian Cooper (Former Professor)

Assessing Risk in Residential Conveyancing Transactions
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will examine the risks associated with residential sales and purchases. Topics covered include:

An overview of risk in residential conveyancing transactions

Onboarding clients – client, matter, and AML risk assessments

Reviewing risk as the transaction progresses

Assessing risk in residential leasehold transactions

Avoiding Claims and Complaints in Residential Conveyancing
2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will examine what are the common causes of claims. Topics covered include:

Effective communication with clients – getting key messages across to clients

Scoping the retainer to inform the client and protect the firm

Dealing with Searches – communicating search results, dealing with adverse entries and reporting on risk and issues

Advising on restrictive covenants and access issues

Important lessons from case law

Artificial Intelligence and Residential Conveyancing
2025-11-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
This webinar will be of interest to all residential conveyancers and will explore:

The current use of AI in residential conveyancing

The short term and medium-term impact of AI on residential conveyancing

The changing role of the residential conveyancer

Artificial General Intelligence and its impact on the future of residential conveyancing

Review of the Year
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
A review of key cases and developments in residential conveyancing for 2025 and what we can expect in 2026.
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore:

Searches – advising on climate change and other searches
Where are we with the TA forms and the revised TA6
Leasehold Transactions and the impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and the Renters Reform Bill
The dreaded BSA – what is the current position
Key cases for conveyancers from 2025

Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions

Residential conveyancing for support staff
2026-02-02 11:00 - 2026-04-28 15:00
This comprehensive 12‑part training series equips residential conveyancing support staff with the practical skills and confidence to handle every stage of a transaction. Across weekly one‑hour webinars, attendees move from first instructions and client care through seller and buyer workflows, leasehold complexities, remortgages, equity work and completion‑day challenges. The programme also tackles land registration issues, new‑build and shared‑ownership pitfalls, service charge and lease clause essentials, and the drafting and interpretation points that underpin good practice. It concludes with focused sessions on avoiding negligence, strengthening retainers and producing robust reports on title—giving teams the knowledge they need to support fee‑earners and deliver a safer, smoother client experience.

Avoiding Negligence Claims in Residential Long Leases
2026-02-12 12:30 - 13:30
Attendees will as a result of this webinar will learn –
• What is currently causing claims in leasehold conveyancing transactions?
• Steps to be taken to ensure buyer clients understand the risks associated with leasehold ownership.
• Problems with repair, service charge and user covenants in residential leases.
• The problems with forfeiture
• Best practice on dealing with the TA7 when acting for the seller and buyer.
• How to approach BSA related transactions to avoid claims and complaints.
Level – Intermediate
Suitable for all residential conveyancers undertaking residential leasehold transactional work.

Getting Ready for the Revised TA 6
2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
Given the proximity of the 1st March 2026 and the mandatory use of the revised TA 6 for CQS accredited firms this webinar looks at the implications of the use of this form for sellers, buyers and their conveyancers.
Attendees will as a result of this webinar will learn –
• The format of the revised TA 6
• Using the explanatory notes
• Advising the seller
• Advising the buyer
• Amending the retainer and the retainer to be revised TA6 compliant
Level – Intermediate
Suitable for all residential conveyancers.
Course fee is per person

Recent Developments in Residential Conveyancing
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00
This 60 minute webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore:

The Renters Rights Act 2025 – tips and traps for conveyancers.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – the impact on lease extensions.
The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 – what does this mean for conveyancers.

Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions.

Assessing Mental Capacity
2026-05-27 10:00 - 10:30
A practical webinar aimed at understanding the principals of mental capacity and how to assess capacity for clients who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions.

Acting for Lenders - Best Practices
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore the following:

Complying with the Lenders Handbook – best practice and lessons from case law.
Dealing with the Certificate of Title – remembering the basics.
When and how to report on problems with the title.
Dealing with defective title insurance.
Acting for co-owners and joint borrowers – issues to look out for.

Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions.

Advising on Restrictive Covenants in Residential Conveyancing - Tips and Traps
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore –

Drafting and advising on restrictive covenants – getting the basics right
Nuisance covenants and covenants preventing development – avoiding problems
Are restrictive covenants set in stone? an overview of applications under S84 LPA 1925 and buying out covenants
Using defective title insurance
Lessons from recent case law

Shared Ownership Leases
2026-08-04 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience and will explore:

An overview of a purchase of a shared ownership leasehold transaction
Key clauses in shared ownership lease
Advising the new leaseholder
Problems with staircasing
Avoiding claims and complaints

Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions.

Selling and Buying Mixed Use Properties
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers acting in connection with mixed used properties and will explore:

Scoping the retainer and reporting on title – tips and traps.
Documentation – which standard conditions should be used or should we use TA forms or CPSE’s.
Fixtures and fittings
Planning and licensing issues
Dealing with tenancies
SDLT considerations

Extensive notes will be provided and time allocated for delegate questions.
