The Job Job description Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of all types of property whether domestic or commercial. Typical work activities Taking instructions from clients, investigating legal ownership of property, preparing transfer documents including, where appropriate, leases and mortgages and preparing financial statements. The licence gives the opportunity to set up practice on one's own or to enter into partnership with others. Training A minimum two years of supervised full-time practical training is required before a licence is granted.
Study is usually part-time or by correspondence for the professional examinations.
Career development Within private practices or large institutions the prospects for career progression are good. Those who are self employed have scope for unlimited development within their practice. The salary data was collected in Jun 99 Salaries for trainees tend to be low. For qualified LCS, salaries may vary considerably, according to status. Employed LCS may be salaried, or paid on a commission basis.