Level 4
Diploma in Conveyancing
Law and Practice

This unit introduces the law and legal method in England and Wales by describing in detail how legal rules are made. It gives an overview of the constitution and how it regulates the allocations of functions, powers, and duties amongst the agencies of government and the relationship between them, including the courts (and tribunals) in relation to civil and criminal matters.

This unit is designed to introduce the rules of Contract Law. The unit will focus on establishing and the formation of a valid contract and bringing a contract to an end. It will also include common law rules and when a contract is deemed to be void or voidable. In addition, the unit will cover recognising possible defects in a contract and remedies that might be available where a breach of contract has been identified.

This unit is designed to introduce real property and will include the basic legal principles of English Land Law. The unit will develop a general knowledge and understanding of the core principles and concepts within English Land Law including the development of Land Law, ownership of land, rights over land, joint ownership, mortgages, and adverse possession. In addition, it covers how to provide advice in a given fact situation on courses of preventative, remedial action, remedies, practical consequence and possible solution(s).

This unit is designed to give an introduction and practical insight into the standard conveyancing transactions in England and Wales. The unit covers a standard residential sale and purchase transaction of registered freehold land from initial instructions to post-completion, and finally, including an explanation of the practical steps and documentation required. It also covers the basic concepts in leasehold, commonhold and unregistered land, as well as the use of mortgage finance for a purchase within a standard residential conveyancing transaction.

This Unit is designed to introduce the accounting procedures and rules relevant to conveyancing transactions. It will cover good book-keeping practices, such as double entry systems, and the basic principles of recording and dealing with transactions in the context of the CLC Accounts Code and Guidance, including the uses of office and client bank accounts. 
In addition, it will cover accounting entries to demonstrate receipts, payments and transfers of office and client money, and to correct errors, as well as preparing conveyancing statements, billing procedures, and paying interest to clients.