Conveyancing Matters Podcast

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – Sponsored by: Search Bureau A series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - When to use Local Search Indemnity Insurance www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Stop press! In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu give their first impressions on the Law Society's proposed changes to the conveyancing Protocol The consultation is open until mid January What do you think of the proposed changes?  All necessary or a trick missed?  

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – Sponsored by: Search Bureau A series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Build-Over Agreements www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them   This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Should conveyancers obtain copies of old Section 106 agreements   www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters is delighted to welcome back Noel Hunter, OBE, Chair of the Consumer Code for Homebuilders.  Lorraine and Noel have a wide-ranging chat in which they discuss issues affecting the new build industry. Noel’s laser focus is always on protection and support for the consumer, and he shares his concerns about new build warranties as well as the wider landscape and whether the govern...

In this chat, Stu and Lorraine talk about a wide range of issues of interest to conveyancers and those involved in the property market.  They chat about the buy to let market and the absurd requirement for conveyancing firms to register with HMRC as tax advisers. And they cover the big changes that conveyancers  mihgt be facing – the home buying and selling review and commonhold. Will these big ch...

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Do conveyancers think carefully about what searches they need? www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - What is a commons registration search www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Notice to complete – should we serve it? www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Confidentiality – who can I talk to?  www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Indemnity insurance – should conveyancers keep schtum?  www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Fraud Restrictions - should conveyancers be careful? www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing - Indemnity insurance – planning and building regs  www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing Grants of Representation www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing Early Repayment Fees on Redemption Statements www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

Conveyancing Matters Q&A – a series in which Stu and Lorraine chat about common problems faced by conveyancers and give ideas on how to avoid them This edition see's Stu and Lorraine discussing the New Property Information Form - 6th Edition. www.conveyancing-matters.co.uk

The latest Conveyancing Matters new review is available!  There is lots of conveyancing news for Lorraine and Stu to chat about including the Renters Rights Act 2025, HMLR queries on applications (requisitions) and the solicitor who was struck off for presenting identification documents as being certified copies when he has not seen the originals  So there is lots to keep conveyancers busy!  Stu a...

In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu talk to property expert, podcaster and presenter, Charlie Lamdin   This is a wide-ranging chat in which Charlie shares his insights on the state of the property market. He makes some really interesting points and of course, is controversial at times!   Charlie says that the property industry is lagging behind in terms of tech – do you agree?

In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu talk about some interesting research that has recently been issued by Lloyds. The headline coming from it is that only 13% of first time buyers 'fully understand' the conveyancing process.    But is the real number likely to be even this high?    Stu and Lorraine suggest that our regulators should be doing more to support conveyancing c...

In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu weigh in on a topic that has had a lot of press lately - the demise of 'Dear Sirs'   Lorraine and Stu's views are shaped by their own experience of being in legal practice for many years - what is your view?     Is the demise of 'Dear Sirs' an important issue for practitioners or a storm in a teacup?

In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu talk about the government's recent bombshell announcement that the legal regulators, including the SRA and CLC, are going to lose their AML oversight function.  This will be passed to the FCA, although no timeframe has yet been given.   The announcement seemed to take the SRA by surprise - what is your view? Long overdue or an accident waiti...

After a tumultuous 2024 (including a new Property Information Form (PIF), a backlash, a (survived) vote of no confidence and a consultation) the Law Society has produced the long awaited 6th edition of the PIF  In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu give their first impressions of the new form. It is undoubtedly an improvement, but there are some points for conveyancers note  If you f...

Stu and Lorraine have a lot to talk about including the LSAG updating its AML guidance, the CLC AML alert and LSAG guidance on identification and gifted deposits.  All of this is a must for coal face conveyancers!   Lorraine and Stu also discuss a worrying case for anyone using What's App and mention HMLR updates - so there is a lot to keep conveyancers at the front line busy!   And don'...

'Talk to the Lawyers' In this Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu talk to Stephen Larcombe, solicitor, who was instrumental in setting up the Property Lawyers Alliance (PLA) Stephen talks about the PLA's current campaign lobbying government against the crippling burden of Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulation imposed on property firms; pointing out that there are about 1500...