This 30-minute webinar will cover the essential considerations conveyancers need to understand about highways and access in property transactions. We’ll explain the basics of highway status, rights of way, and access rights, outline key legal implications, and highlight common risks. You’ll also learn about the Site Solutions Highways Report provided by Landmark, how to interpret results, and best practices for mitigating issues
Course content below:
- Brief overview of why highways and access are critical in property transactions.
- Common issues conveyancers face related to rights of way and highway status
- Definition of a highway and public rights of way.
- Difference between adopted and unadopted roads.
- Who maintains highways and implications for property owners.
- Easements and rights of way: what they are and how they affect property.
- Private vs public access routes.
- Legal obligations for access (e.g., statutory requirements for residential properties).
- How to interpret results of the Site Solutions Highways Report
- Practical tips for advising clients when issues arise.