Flood Risk Searches & Enquiries - A Guide for Conveyancers

Introduction

The prospect of a property being affected by flooding is an ever-increasing risk for your clients.

If your environmental search reveals that a property is in a flood risk area, you need to consider what extra searches and enquiries you should carry out.

This virtual classroom session will provide you with comprehensive information on what you need to know about flood risk including the latest updated guidance from the Law Society following the practice note regarding standard reports and the latest advice.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The updated Property Information Form and Law Society guidance
• What extra searches and enquiries should you make if a property is in a flood risk area?
• What does the updated Law Society's Practice Note say?
• Consider when a flood report is appropriate and what it contains
• What is the position on Flood Re?
• Advising your client on the likely impact of being able to obtain buildings insurance
• What advice should you give on a new build purchase?

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.