North East Property Seminar & Networking Event
Women in Residential Property presents
North East Property Seminar & Networking Event
In partnership with CLSQ, Northumbrian Water Property Solutions, HomeSalePack and RegLand.



Date: Wednesday 19 November 2026
CPD Sessions: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Networking Reception: From 5.00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Join property professionals from across the North East for an afternoon of practical CPD, expert industry insight and valuable networking.
Designed for solicitors, conveyancers, estate agents, surveyors, developers, lenders and mortgage advisers, the event explores the key issues shaping today’s residential property market while providing an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals from across the region.
Hosted by Women in Residential Property, this event is open to everyone working in the residential property sector.
Following the CPD sessions, join us for rooftop drinks, sharing platters and informal networking while enjoying stunning views across the River Tyne.
Can’t make the CPD sessions? Join us for early Christmas drinks! 🎄
Join us from 5.00pm for complimentary drinks, canapés and a chance to catch up with colleagues and make new connections before the festive season gets underway.
Event Programme
3.00pm – Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
3.15pm – The North East Property Market in 2026: An Estate Agent’s Perspective
Caroline Pattinson, Pattinson Estate Agents
- Current market trends
- What’s driving transaction delays
- Predictions for the next 12 months
3.40pm – Beneath the Surface: Water, Sewer & Utility Issues Every Property Solicitor Should Know
Tonia Reeve, Northumbrian Water Property Solutions
- Understanding the evolving CON29 landscape and emerging search providers
- Why a water and drainage search is only part of the picture
4.05pm – Registration Ready: Reducing Requisitions Before Submission to HM Land Registry
Ruth Beeton, RegLand & HomeSalePack
- The Government Roadmap and its impact on the property profession
- Best practice for reducing HM Land Registry requisitions
4.35pm – Keeping Transactions Moving: Managing Common Title Risks
Claire Elliott, CLSQ
- Identifying title risks before they become transaction blockers
- Knowing when to resolve, insure or walk away
- Practical solutions for keeping transactions on track
5.00pm – Gin Bar Drinks, Canapés & Networking
Continue the conversation over complimentary drinks and canapés in the Gin Bar at Crowne Plaza while networking with property professionals from across the North East.

Who Should Attend?
- Property Solicitors & Conveyancers
- Estate Agents & Auction Specialists
- Surveyors & Valuers
- Developers & Housebuilders
- Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
- Property Consultants & Advisers
Whether you advise, facilitate, finance or support residential property transactions, this event offers practical insights, valuable CPD and an excellent opportunity to strengthen your professional network.


