Pre-contract searches explained for conveyancing trainees, paralegals and support staff

Carrying out pre-contract searches is one of the most important elements of the work that a conveyancer does for their buyer client. But it is not just a matter of inputting the property address into an online searches portal.

Topics covered include:

• Why are pre-contract searches important?
• What is the local search and what does it reveal?
• Why is a drainage search needed?
• What is an environmental search?
• What do you report to your client?
• What if the client does not want the searches?
• What to think about when submitting searches
• What are some of the non-standard searches?
• What do the lenders want?

This webinar is suitable for any trainees, support staff, paralegals, secretaries and others who are involved with supporting fee earners.