The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Membership establishes a level of credibility for firms with stakeholders such as regulators, lenders and insurers as well as residential homebuyers and sellers.
Why apply for CQS accreditation?
You are demonstrating you follow best practice, meet the required standards of technical expertise and client service and are able to satisfy regulators, lenders and insurers. You will be helping prospective clients make an informed choice about which legal practice to use.
Win more business and increase client satisfaction - As a CQS member you'll benefit from the Law Society's marketing programs which help to generate new enquiries.
Minimise the risk of claims - By using standardised processes to recognise or reduce risks that may lead to negligence claims, you're protecting your brand and your reputation.
As a CQS member you're also helping to remove barriers and reduce complaints by educating clients about the conveyancing process.
You and your team will benefit from the CQS training programs, helping you to understand, implement and maintain the CQS protocol as well as updating your residential conveyancing knowledge.
The Law Society published the new Core Practice Management Standards (CPMS) in February 2019, in effect for all CQS practices from 1 May 2019.
Desk-based assessments and on-site visits have now commenced. So, whether you are considering applying for accreditation or looking for help and guidance about compliance to the CQS, Brian will help to equip you with practical and technical expertise to assist you in implementing policies and procedures to enable you to demonstrate compliance to include:
• Changes to the CQS scheme
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The assessment process
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Demonstrating compliance with the Standard
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Key requirements of the CPMS
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Implementing the required policies and procedures of CQS within your practice
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Key areas of The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol
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