Conveyancing Coffee Break

Ever wondered about the future of Rentcharges, or want to understand more about the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill? This 12 minute podcast with Richard Snape looks at the basic problem with Rentcharges, what has been done in the past, what might happen when Section 121 is completely repealed, and Richard's view of the future. Stay up to date in minutes! Essential listening for all...

Following the recent conference on Planning Law in February, a lot of questions were asked, and not all answers provided due to lack of time. In this 15 minute episode, Richard answers your questions providing further insight in his own inimitable style. Find the answer to questions including:  Do properties in World Heritage Sites fall within the same category as properties in a conservation area...

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27th October 2025 -  marking one of the biggest shake-ups in rental law in years. In this 12-minute episode, we unpack the background to the Act, explore how some landlords might try to sidestep the new rules, and highlight the key provisions that matter most for conveyancers and residential property professionals . Stay ahead of the curve — al...

Yes, that's right, the TA6 6th edition is out now, replacing the (short-lived) 5th edition from March 2024 (remember that?!) In this 14-minute podcast, find out about the background, the differences between the 5th and the new 6th edition, what information there is regarding leasehold and any problems foreseen with this edition. Hear it here first!  This is a must for all residential property...

On 15th July 2025 The Law Commission published a consultation paper proposing that chancel repair liability should only affect buyers of registered land if the liability is registered on the property's title.  The paper is 180 pages long! Listen to Richard Snape outlining the background and history of chancel repairs, the case that led to the introduction of chancel repair insurance, the prop...

This is a seemingly simple question often asked in our online and face-to-face conferences in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022. A straightforward question, with a not-so-straightforward answer! In this 10-minute Conveyancing Coffee Break episode, Richard Snape covers the background, what the legislation says, what the Government guidance says, what the cases say, and finally, what Richard...

In this packed episode, Richard Snape reminds us of the history of the EWS1 Certificate and past problems.  He then discusses the background to the Tri Fire case and concludes with the latest announcements from UK Finance and the impact on flat conveyancing. This is a must for all residential property professionals and developers. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, si...

Commonhold came into existence in September 2024 never took off and currently there are less than 200 commonhold units in England and Wales. The Government says that Commonhold will replace leasehold in relation to flats. In this 13 minute podcast, Richard discusses the new Government white paper on Commonhold, the proposed changes and some of the problems it will present. This is a must for all r...

During a recent online conference on the topic of Building Regulations For Conveyancers, many questions were asked. This podcast answers all of the questions posed - including: If you have a three-storey property, do you also need to measure it to ensure it's not over 11m high? If you are purchasing a listed property, would you request copies of listed building consents more than 10 years old...

The Renters' Rights Bill has been a hot topic of conversation amongst conveyancers.   In this 10-minute podcast, Richard Snape explains some of the background, where we are now, the key changes, the major terms that affect conveyancers and the key changes - and if there's any good news! This is a must for all residential property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minut...

Following the press release of the 21st November 2024, Richard Snape discusses the background to the Act, what is already in force, what the press release actually said, what kind of problems might there be, and importantly, the significance for conveyancers. All this and more in this compact 11-minute episode! This is a must for all residential property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up t...

Working from home has become commonplace since COVID-19. But are covenants being breached where there are restrictive covenants against business use and single private dwelling covenants in place? Also, what are the implications when short-term leaseholders work from home? Does hybrid working make a difference and what about Airbnb? These questions and more are discussed in this 11-minute podcast...

Richard Snape provides conveyancers with a deep delve into the announcements made on the 30th of October 2024 relating to property, including SDLT and the Right to Buy discount changes (England only). This 8-minute episode is packed with useful and insightful information, Richard highlights areas including key dates that were only present in the written detail. This is a must for all property prof...

Declarations of Trust can inadvertently be made - and this podcast contains a warning to all! Learn from Richard Snape about the background facts and the legal issues in the case of Khan v Khan. The decisions made and the consequences for conveyancers (and what they can do about it.) This is a must for all property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, sit...

Listen to BSA experts, Richard Snape and Senior Associate Liz Ramsden from leading law firm Knights discuss frequently asked questions including:  Who is a qualifying leaseholder and what is the effect of being non-qualifying on value and mortgageability? What happens to the ability to collect for service charge if the landlord doesn’t comply with the requirements to provide a landlord’s certifica...

Want to know more about the Renters' Rights Bill and its implications for conveyancing? Richard Snape discusses the background to the Bill, the major provisions for conveyancing and why, other provisions and Richard's overall conclusion... All distilled into 14 minutes of conveyancing gold! This is a must for all residential property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up to date in m...

In this short podcast, learn about the case of Nilsson v Cynberg and the High Court Decision from the 23rd August 2024. It's a case about constructive trust and joint tenants. In this 9-minute episode, Richard discusses the background, what the judge said, Richard's thoughts, and the relevance of the decision for conveyancing.  This is a must for all residential property professionals. N...

This latest episode of Conveyancing Coffee Break picks up where the last one left off... discussing in more detail the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. In this 12 minute episode, Richard discusses what the likely timescale is for implementation, what's intended in the Bill - and Richard answers the question " Is Leasehold feudal?". To find out the answer, listen now! This...

What was said in the King's Speech regarding property changes? Can you name the three pieces of legislation? In this 10-minute podcast episode with Richard Snape, find out what it means for conveyancers. This is a must for all residential property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy! For more information about LawSure Insurance Br...

Following on from news of the delay in the implementation of the TA6 -5th Edition by the Law Society, Richard Snape discusses the background, latest developments and issues in this 11 minute podcast. Stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy! PS. To listen to the recent course on the TA6, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.uk and go to the conference page where you...

On the last day of Parliament,  24th May 2024 the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was finally passed. In this 11-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the background, and what happened in May. He summarises some of the provisions and explains what didn't get through. This is a must for all residential property professionals. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee,...

In this 10 minute podcast Richard Snape and Mandy Brown discuss the First Supreme Court Case about the liability for Japanese Knotweed encroaching on neighbouring land - Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council. During this enlightening talk, Richard talks about the history of Japanese Knotweed and how it arrived in the UK, the background to the case, the Supreme Court's decision and the rele...

In a recent course on 'How to Answer the New Residential Enquiries with Richard Snape', we didn't have time to answer all the questions asked..... so we made a podcast! In 26 fact filled minutes, discover the answers to questions being asked on the new TA6. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy! PS. To listen to the course, visit our web...

In this 9-minute podcast episode, Richard Snape discusses leasehold houses and the provisions that have been added to the Bill at the end of February 2024. Hear about the background, what the legislation says, which leases are permitted and the definition of a 'house'. Finally the consequences for conveyancers are discussed. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee...

Want to know more about the First Tier Tribunal case to do with a Remediation Contribution Order under the Building Safety Act 2022? In this 8-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the background to the case, describes what a Remediation Contribution Order actually is, the decision and its importance. Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes! So grab a coffee, sit back and listen to 8 minut...