Conveyancing Association Launches Summer Webinar Series for Firms
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has announced the launch of a dedicated summer webinar programme aimed at helping conveyancing firms across England and Wales navigate some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today. The series is designed to provide practical, expert-led guidance to legal professionals at a time when the property market continues to evolve at pace and compliance demands grow ever more complex. For firms looking to sharpen their practice, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and invest meaningfully in staff development, the summer series represents a timely and valuable opportunity.
What Is the Conveyancing Association?
The Conveyancing Association is the leading trade body for residential conveyancing firms in England and Wales. With a membership base that spans some of the largest and most respected conveyancing practices in the country, the CA plays a central role in shaping industry standards, engaging with regulators, and driving best practice across the sector. It regularly produces guidance, facilitates working groups, and delivers training resources to support its members in delivering high-quality conveyancing services to homebuyers and sellers.
The CA's commitment to professional development is well established, and its webinar programmes have become an important fixture in the calendars of conveyancing professionals looking for accessible, up-to-date learning that does not require them to leave the office.
Why a Summer Webinar Programme?
Summer might traditionally be associated with a quieter period for some industries, but the conveyancing sector rarely slows down. Demand for property transactions remains consistent throughout the year, and the issues that firms must contend with — from leasehold reform and digital identity verification to lender requirements and anti-money laundering compliance — do not take a seasonal break. Launching a structured webinar programme during the summer months gives firms the breathing room to invest in knowledge-building without the heavier distraction of peak transactional periods.
The programme also reflects the CA's understanding that many firms struggle to release staff for full-day training events. Short, focused webinars that can be accessed remotely offer a practical solution, allowing fee earners and support staff alike to build their knowledge without significant disruption to day-to-day caseloads.
Key Conveyancing Issues Set to Be Addressed
While the full schedule of the summer series covers a broad range of topics, the programme is firmly focused on the issues that conveyancing firms are grappling with right now. These include some of the most significant developments in property law, compliance, and practice management in recent years.
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform
The ongoing reforms to leasehold law continue to be a major concern for conveyancing firms. With the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act introducing significant changes to how leasehold properties are transacted, extended, and managed, it is essential that conveyancers understand the implications for their clients and their own processes. The CA's webinars are expected to provide clarity on the practical steps firms need to take in response to this landmark legislation.
Digital Identity Verification
The shift towards digital identity verification (IDV) has accelerated significantly, driven by both technological innovation and regulatory expectation. HM Land Registry's Digital Identity Standard and the broader push from lenders and the HMLR towards a more streamlined, fraud-resistant approach to verifying client identities means that firms must now be well versed in the tools and processes available to them. Sessions covering digital IDV are likely to address both the technical and compliance aspects of implementation.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance remains one of the most scrutinised areas of conveyancing practice. With regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) continuing to focus enforcement activity on AML failings, firms must ensure their policies, procedures, and staff training are robust and current. Webinar sessions on AML are expected to provide practical guidance on source of funds checks, risk assessments, and the latest regulatory expectations.
Lender Requirements and Panel Management
Staying on top of lender requirements and maintaining panel membership is a perennial challenge for conveyancing firms. Changes to the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders' Handbook, evolving criteria from individual lenders, and the administrative burden of panel management all demand constant attention. Educational sessions in this area can help firms reduce the risk of requisitions, delays, and panel removal.
The Benefits of Engaging with CA Webinar Training
For firms that are already CA members, engaging with the summer webinar series is a straightforward way to maximise the value of their membership. The sessions are typically delivered by expert speakers with direct experience of the issues being discussed, whether that is legal practitioners, compliance professionals, or representatives from regulatory bodies and lenders.
Non-members considering joining the CA may also find the webinar programme a compelling reason to do so. Access to high-quality, sector-specific training and guidance is one of the most tangible benefits of membership and can deliver a measurable return on investment through reduced error rates, better compliance outcomes, and more confident, capable staff.
How to Access the Summer Webinar Series
Conveyancing firms wishing to take part in the summer webinar programme should visit the Conveyancing Association's official website to view the full schedule, register for individual sessions, and access any recordings made available after each event. It is advisable to register early, as demand for CA webinars is consistently high and places can fill quickly.
Investing in Professional Development Pays Off
In a competitive and heavily regulated market, the conveyancing firms that invest in their people and their processes are best placed to thrive. The CA's summer webinar programme is a practical, accessible, and expert-led way to do exactly that. Whether your firm is looking to build competence in a specific area of law, improve its compliance framework, or simply ensure that staff are working with the most current guidance available, the summer series offers something genuinely useful for practices of all sizes. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of it.