Climate Change Issues in Residential Conveyancing - A Guide for Advisers

Introduction

Climate change issues are now part of residential conveyancing searches. There are a number of different search options in the marketplace, and they vary slightly but mainly cover the same areas.

Conveyancers have no training in climate science but are being put in the frame to advise clients, with potential professional indemnity consequences.

This virtual classroom seminar will outline what the main climate risks are, compare the search options and discuss what you can safely tell clients and what should be referred to external consultants.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What is the Law Society saying we must do?
• Can the client opt out - the need for 'informed consent'?
• What do you put in client care letters as a result?
• What types of transactions are affected - residential freehold and leasehold
• What are the search companies offering and how do they compare
• What happens if the property is found to be potentially affected?
• Can the client manage the risk with 'title insurance' or should they withdraw or lower their offer?
• What is the current government going to do regarding Net Zero commitments and EPC certificates?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.