Advising Clients against Flood Risk - Practical Guidance for Conveyancers

Introduction

‘The National Flood Risk Assessment indicates that around 6.3 million properties in England are in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water, or a combination of these sources.’ (Environment Agency)

The prospect of a property being affected by flooding is an ever-increasing risk for homeowners and therefore for the property lawyers who advise them. 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.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What does the Environmental Search cover?
• Why do a flood report?
• What is the Flood Re scheme?
• Flood Re scheme update
• Should you report everything to your client?
• What do the lenders say?