Webinar: The Essential Search Guide for Newly Qualified Solicitors
Thursday, September 24, 2026
If you're new to residential conveyancing, understanding search results is essential to identifying potential risks and advising clients with confidence. This joint webinar from Geodesys and Landmark Information Group will provide a practical introduction to two important search types used in the conveyancing process: drainage and water searches, and environmental searches.
Jack Gatier, Account Manager at Geodesys, will explain how the official CON29DW helps conveyancers identify issues that could affect a property, a transaction, or a client's future plans. Joining him will be Jake Hawkey, Account Partner at Landmark Information Group, who will explore the role of environmental searches and the management of contaminated land risks.
Topics covered include:
- What the official CON29DW report is and why it matters
- Understanding the key information contained within a drainage and water search
- How the CON29DW helps identify risks that may affect a property or transaction
- The role of environmental searches within residential conveyancing
- How contaminated land is defined under current legislation
- Common environmental issues encountered during property transactions
- Identifying and managing potential environmental risks
- Interpreting search results and communicating findings to clients
- Building confidence in advising clients at the start of your conveyancing career
Whether you are handling your first transactions or looking to strengthen your understanding of conveyancing searches, this webinar will provide practical knowledge and valuable insights to help you navigate search results with confidence.
Register today to secure your place.
Speakers
Jack Gatier
Jack joined Geodesys in 2019 as a customer service advisor and has since cultivated a strong understanding of the conveyancing industry.
Jack brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering top-quality service. He is always eager to expand his expertise and contribute to the continued success of Geodesys.
In his spare time Jack enjoys cooking, and countryside walks.
Jake Hawkey
Jake started his journey with Landmark in 2011, starting out as an environmental consultant. He knows first-hand, the pressures and constraints of the industry. He has loved learning from the ground up, really understanding the wealth of information in each report and learning how different clients value different products and services.
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