Virtual Conference – Residential Property Law and Conveyancing Update 2020 – Recorded 10th September

KEY SUBJECTS

  • RESIDENTIAL SDLT NEWS AND CHECKLIST
  • CURRENT NEWBUILD ISSUES FOR CONVEYANCERS
  • TOPICAL PROPERTY ISSUES & CASE LAW UPDATE
  • ESSENTIAL PLANNING LAW FOR CONVEYANCERS 
  • LEASEHOLD ISSUES AND SHARED OWNERSHIP

SPEAKERS

David Keighley, Solicitor, Legal Lecturer and Trainer

Richard Snape, Consultant, Davitt Jones Bould

Paul Clark , Consultant, Cripps LLP

PROGRAMME

CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION

RESIDENTIAL SDLT NEWS AND CHECKLIST 

During 2019 and 2020 comprehensive guidance has been published on what a dwelling is, how to count the number of dwellings, and what gardens and grounds are. In this webinar we will look at the implications of that guidance, and also work through an updated surcharge checklist for conveyancers. Topics will include:

  • A review of the latest guidance
  • Its implications for MDR (Multiple dwellings relief), surcharge (which HMRC refer to as HRAD) and annexes
  • Mixed-use on rural dwellings – likely to become rarer?
  • The surcharge-related issues one needs to check on every purchase of a dwelling

Paul Clark , Consultant, Cripps LLP

TOPICAL PROPERTY ISSUES & CASE LAW UPDATE

A review of current issues impacting on Residential Property transactions. The precise content of this session will depend on developments prior to the event but will look at recent case law and statutes and examine the implications for property law practitioners. Issues covered may include:

  • Land Registry Practice
  • Drainage & changes to the TA6
  • General Practice Issues including EPC changes & updated VAT guidance
  • Recent Caselaw

David Keighley, Solicitor, Legal Lecturer and Trainer

CURRENT NEWBUILD ISSUES FOR CONVEYANCERS

Newbuild conveyancing is currently one of the few growth areas in the market as it does not suffer from the same issues as other transactions during the Coronavirus pandemic.  However, estate rent charges continue to cause problems and extended completion dates may cause issues if there is a material change of circumstances.  The course aims to look at some of the current issues.

Topics covered include:-

  • Problems with extended completion dates and loss of the mortgage
  • Enforceability of positive covenants and estate rent charge
  • Problems with newbuild guarantees
  • Planning issues
  • Community infrastructure levy

Richard Snape, Consultant, Davitt Jones Bould

ESSENTIAL PLANNING LAW FOR CONVEYANCERS 

An understanding of key aspects relating to Planning & Building Regulations is essential for residential property practitioners.  This session will provide an overview of critical areas including:

  • Planning conditions and their implications
  • Planning permission and Building Regulation enforcement
  • Community Infrastructure Levy and its effect on the purchaser
  • Sustainable Urban Drainage

David Keighley, Solicitor, Legal Lecturer and Trainer

LEASEHOLD ISSUES AND SHARED OWNERSHIP 

Leasehold transactions, especially keeping abreast of lenders requirements, are becoming increasingly complex. This session will look at the latest issues and may cover:

  • Ground Rent & Lease Term issues including lenders requirements
  • Leasehold Reform
  • Shared Ownership Leases
  • Service Charges
  • Recent Case Law

David Keighley, Solicitor, Legal Lecturer and Trainer

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