If upfront information isn’t the answer, what are you doing to solve the archaic conveyancing process?
The introduction of Material Information Parts B and C towards the back end of last year has thrust conveyancing into the spotlight, giving us as professionals a new standard to uphold. But as the sector digests the implications, it is apparent that there are mixed views as to whether or not it will benefit the […]
An American Adventure
Chief Revenue Officer at Cashroom Alex Holt joins Today’s Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie to discuss his Cashroom and the development of the business over the last 10 years. Cashroom offer outsourced finance functions for law firms across the UK; and has grown as a number of factors have come together to place pressure on […]
CLSQ launches Lack of Mortgagee Protection Clause policy
CLSQ has launched a Lack of Mortgagee Protection Clause policy to smooth the conveyancing process on leasehold properties where there is no mortgagee protection clause included in the lease, or where the clause is defective. The policy insures a lender for any shortfall on the mortgage advance on a leasehold property following re-entry and/or forfeiture […]
A reflection on National Conveyancing Week
As the curtain falls on another successful National Conveyancing Week, I consider the opinions shared over the course of the programme and question, with this renewed sense of togetherness, how we keep that enthusiasm up throughout the year. I was struck by a comment in Monday’s session on Creating a Digital Property Market, noting how […]
Market conditions, the material information debate, and normalising climate change
The Today’s Conveyancer podcast talks to Chief Operating Officer at environmental data and search provider Groundsure, Malcolm Smith. After nearly 20 years in the sector Malcolm is known to many and in a refreshingly honest discussion, he shares his thoughts on current market conditions, the up front information debate, and normalising climate change advice for […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 25th March 2024
I often think about the ‘good old days’ of conveyancing but this week, I had cause to reflect on something which does illustrate that processes were so much easier in the old days. I have just completed the purchase of a leasehold apartment. I have served the notice on the managing agents and as is […]
Online no substitute for face-to-face says industry veteran
Online meetings are no substitute for face-to-face meetings and would facilitate more harmonious relationships between estate and conveyancers says the founder of membership body Bold Legal Group, Rob Hailstone. In his 50th year in conveyancing, Hailstone has issued a rallying call to the profession to ‘unite, not fight’ in the wake of National Conveyancing Week […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 18th March 2024
So National Conveyancing Week is over – and what a week it was! From on line panel discussions to awards ceremonies – it had everything that a conveyancer needs! We can see where the market is going and what is likely to be of interest to us in the next year. As I have often […]
Interview: Sarah Bent, Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Hegarty’s
Today’s Conveyancer recently sat down with Sarah Bent, Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Hegarty’s. Sarah has been with the firm for 14 years, after starting as an admin assistant. Hegarty has also just celebrated 50 years of operation. Sarah shares insights into her multifaceted role both at home and in the office. Having […]
National Conveyancing Week 2024 Special Episode – HMLR in Conversation
This special edition of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast is guest hosted by one of the founders of National Conveyancing Week Rob Hailstone. Rob speaks with HM Land Registry’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Strategy Mike Harlow. Rob questions Mike about progress on the registrations backlogs, consistency of response from HMLR, lender updates, […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 11th March 2024
There are times in a conveyancer’s working life when we think – wow, that is like an exam question – so how about this for a transaction I am presently acting it but set as an exam question. Josephine is selling her house. Her intention is to move in with her boyfriend and then he […]
From Factories to Flats: Building a Property Provenance Machine
Before diving into the wild world of proptech, I spent many years in manufacturing engineering. In manufacturing, data is omnipresent – from part measurement data and line rates to the speed and temperature of individual servo motors. The provenance of this data was assured and never needed a second thought. But stepping into the property […]
Streamlining Your Conveyancing Operations with 4 Technology Innovations
Conveyancing is almost as old as private property itself, but it certainly doesn’t sit still. Over the years, various internal and market factors have changed the conventions of conveyancing and set new standards that conveyancers have needed to adopt to meet client expectations. There have been a number of technological advancements in recent years that […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 3rd March 2024
When I sit back and think about the job I do, I know that it is not just about law. It is about being the trusted confidant with the law in the background and there are occasions when it is like a game of poker. That client who has a survey report which reveals far […]
Law firms and leadership – the skill of profitable delegation
The Today’s Conveyancer podcast welcome Dan Warburton on to discuss the topic of leadership. Dan works with law firms leaders and partners to elevate their leadership skills to enable them empower staff to be more efficient and effective. Dan describes his work as “the skill of profitable delegation;” to create leaders who can deliver high […]
Finders International: Streamlining Property Matters with Missing Freeholder Services
Practitioners often face challenges during property transactions when dealing with missing or absent freeholders. At Finders International, a multi award-winning tracing company, these challenges are met with a proven and reliable solution. Specialising in finding missing individuals, the company’s comprehensive research team offers a range of Missing Freeholder services to assist UK conveyancing and property […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
When it comes to understanding and measuring risk, I’ve always said that technology beats humans every day of the week. Machines don’t suffer from a bad night’s sleep, being lectured by a client for being too slow or face the wrath of the other side for daring to raise enquiries, resulting in rushed decisions. That […]
From Leaseholds to Freeholds: Exploring Property Law Changes in England
The property industry has seen substantial changes since the address made by King Charles in the last quarter of 2023 regarding property reform laws for the UK. The aim of these laws is to afford property owners and renters more rights to the lands that they live on. While these bills were announced last year, […]
Leasehold reform: Are leaseholds becoming the best option for first-time buyers?
Leaseholds are changing in 2024. The Land Registry is introducing a reform to the current leasehold system in their 2022+ Strategy. This will focus on making the purchase and sale of property much easier by enabling the entire process to be completed and providing accessible and real-time data on properties throughout the UK. Alongside this, […]
Building Safety Act: A review of the Law Society Guidance
The Building Safety Act 2022 became law on the 28th June 2022 with the aim of preventing any repetition of the Grenfell disaster and or releasing leaseholders from the potential or actual burden of service charge for remediation work relating to fire risk or the risk of collapse. The six parts of the Act, five […]