LAW 1157 · Conveyancing — Pre-Exchange Issues

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

Other pre-exchange issues — searches, planning and building regulations enquiries, newly built residential properties and the NHBC, survey requirements, and reporting to the client.

1. Module 1

   Searches, Planning and Building Regulations

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   The searches, enquiries and surveys required before exchange of contracts. You will study: Local authority search (LLC1 and CON29); drainage search; environmental search; mining and other specialist searches; planning permission and building regulations compliance; planning obligations (s.106 agreements).

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 17 Learning Outcome 57 in relation to pre-exchange issues.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Searches, Planning and Building Regulations Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 New Builds, Survey and Reporting to Client Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   New Builds, Survey and Reporting to Client

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Newly built residential properties; the NHBC Buildmark warranty; consumer code for homebuilders; the buyer's survey options (mortgage valuation, HomeBuyer report, full structural survey); reporting to the client before exchange.

   Outcome

   You can apply the CILEX Level 6 Unit 17 assessment criteria for this learning outcome to a given conveyancing scenario.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 New Builds, Survey and Reporting to Client Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion