An anonymous high street conveyancer reveals the truth behind the joy, frustrations, and the unexpected humour in being a high street conveyancer. Read their Diary in Today’s Conveyancer every week.
So what are my pet peeves at the moment? What would I like in my wish list for things that other solicitors/estate agents should stop doing to make the process better in what is a
So the start of September… and it is all so reminiscent of the start of June. Suddenly, there is an air of panic, will people be able to move before the end of September in
So what are the words or phrases that others (particularly estate agents) say which make your heart sink? I have one; “could we take a view on it?” In my experience, that does not mean
Following on from my words last week about the phrases and words that conveyancing lawyers used, it got me thinking about other things to do with the law and procedure. I have always thought that
This week I have been thinking about what I would like to change about my working life, or probably more what I would change if I could about the way in which conveyancing is done.
So how has everyone been in the last week? It is surprising that the market is still very buoyant – it is busy but at least there is not a deadline and everyone pushing to
Thinking back over the last few weeks, I feel that now is the time for estate agents and conveyancers to form a better working relationship. You will be nodding your head in agreement with me
Devastated… watching the football last night was just so heart wrenching. You had to feel for all the players. It was such a brilliant game and such a cruel way to lose. Well done to
On Wednesday evening, I fell asleep on the settee whilst watching Andy Murray at Wimbledon. It was not the tennis that bored me by any means, and on reflection, it is clear that I had
So how was today? Was it manic? was it stressful? Did you achieve everything you wanted? One of the things that became apparent over the last few weeks was that estate agents and conveyancers could
Three more days to go……. Monday morning – enthusiastic, ready for the week ahead, and already thinking that it is really only a three day week! But I don’t think some clients got the memo….
Friday was a day that was anxiously anticipated by all conveyancers – what would the volume of transactions be? Would the banking system be able to cope? The feeling that I got throughout the day
“I know you’re busy but…” I think that was one of the opening lines I heard the most over the last few weeks, along with “I do need to move by the end of June,
One week to go….. it is exhausting, draining and tiring, both mentally and physically. Unless you work in the property market, it is difficult to comprehend what it is presently like. It feels like a
And another Groundhog day… Time is running out for those who want to move. As the lenders stated that we had to have submitted our Certificates of Title by the 21st or 22nd, it does
As I trudged up the stairs to my office this morning, I felt as if was the same journey I had been making forever and my brain was asking for a reprise. Because the decision
Tuesday The joy of being a conveyancer is that no two days are the same. It does mean that we always have to be organised because you never know when that transaction which is moving
Thursday As we head into the Bank Holiday, and what ordinarily would be a busy day, and as we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, take time over the weekend to think
Tuesday In the ‘old days’, there were days when you really wished you hadn’t bothered; you felt unappreciated, and were ready to throw in the towel. I have not had many of those days in
Monday As days disappear and the old days really do seem like the good old days, I think it is a good opportunity to think about how conveyancing is done. And take the time to
Friday I had one completion today – the sale of an empty property. All went well so nothing to report there. But there are days when things don’t go as planned and you find yourself
Thursday I had expected that chains would start to move and perhaps there would be some renewed optimism but that is not what I am seeing – I appreciate that it is only a few
Wednesday Yesterday evening, I saw that the Housing Secretary was set to re-open the housing market. I was somewhat surprised especially as the indications on Monday had been that agents would not be able to
Monday I thought it would be busy with telephone calls asking me about the Prime Minister’s statement last night. But it was quieter than ever and I had to phone myself to check if the
Thursday It was almost like the old days today. The day before a Bank Holiday and I had three completions (YAY!!) One was the sale of an empty property, the second was the purchase of
Monday Today was probably the slowest day I can remember since I started my practice twenty years ago. Having already sorted through old course notes, I sorted out a box of cards, putting most into
Friday So on a Friday before a Bank Holiday week, I would expect to have many people moving house – the excitement and stress of a busy Friday – but not today. I had no
Thursday So today was like all the other days as they all merge into the same – I am just thankful that I can come to my office. And then it is interesting when you
Wednesday I was hopeful that a sale of an empty property I had would complete on Friday. One completion was better than none, and as the filing cabinet empties of those clients who could move
Tuesday I am so glad that I can go into my office every day; I unlock my front door and go into my office. It is quiet but I have always arrived early so am
Monday I had two successful completions on Friday – but they were interesting in that how I expected them to proceed was not how they happened. One couple were buying an empty property. The seller
Friday I was quite excited about today – I had three completions, all purchases of empty properties. What a busy day! However, only two completed. The third proved to be difficult. The reason was somewhat