Conveyancing Coffee Break

What is it with Valentine's Day and the Building Safety Act 2022?! In this latest podcast episode, Richard Snape discusses the latest developments, including the Law Society Guidance (also released on Valentine's Day), and reminds the listener of the definition of a high-risk building. All this and more in the latest episode! So grab a coffee, sit back, and listen to 16  minutes of Richa...

During a recent live Zoom conference on the Building Safety Act 2022 and other Related Legislation for Commercial Property, presented by Richard Snape, a mountain of questions were asked which we didn't have time to answer during the one hour conference. So we created a podcast episode of all the questions (both commercial and some residential property), all of which are answered by Richard S...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has recently hit the headlines - and Richard Snape is all over it! Bringing to you this super-topical subject, Richard discusses the overview of the Bill, with specific reference to rentcharges and conclusions that can be drawn. This 12-minute podcast will undoubtedly be the first of several on the topic as more information becomes available - it is still ear...

In this 7-minute podcast, Richard Snape discusses the Court of Appeal Decision from 8th December 2023 - regarding easements and car parking and in particular, Section 62 of the 1925 Law of Property Act. Richard covers the background facts and reminds us of what the High Court said previously (see earlier podcast episode) and what the Court of Appeal decision was. But what has been left unsaid........

In this 10  minute episode, we discuss the future of AI in Conveyancing. Joining Mandy Brown in this episode are Phil Williams, Chief Operating Officer of The Clear Group, and Peter Moretti, a Conveyancer in a National law firm. In this episode we look at what AI actually is, how it's currently being used in conveyancing and possible future developments as well as the issues and risks. Love i...

We recently ran an online conference discussing key issues around how to respond to enquiries - with some challenging questions being raised by conveyancers. Richard didn't have time to answer all the questions during the one hour course (which is available to download free from our website www.lawsureinsurance.co.uk/conferences), so we turned them into a podcast! Want to know the answers to...

The first Upper Tribunal decision has been made on the Building Safety Act 2022, Leaseholder Protections! In this 8-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the background facts, the First Upper Tier Tribunal decision, what they said, and most importantly the conveyancing implications of the decision. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes! This episode is particularly applicable to all res...

In this succinct 9-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the case of Will and Koterba v G&O Properties. This is a First Tier Tribunal Case and concerns the Building Safety Act 2022 and Landlord's Certificates - an issue causing much concern and confusion for many conveyancers. In this podcast: Richard discussed some of the problems in relation to Landlord's Certificates and the Bui...

Well, there had to be a first - and here it is - the first case on Remediation Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022.  The case of Waite v Kedai Ltd from August 2023. During this 9 minute episode, Richard Snape walks us through the background law, the background facts, the decision and the main implications for conveyancers. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes! This episode is parti...

Just when you thought it was safe, there have been some further amendments to the Building Safety Act 2022.  Specifically the Building Safety (Leaseholder Protection etc.) (England)(Amendment) Regulations of 2023. Also there have been changes to the Lenders Handbook. This 13 minute podcast takes you through the amendments, the background, what the new regulations say, and what is coming down the p...

What has happened in the last few weeks since mid-June 2023 regarding the BSA 2022? In this latest Newsflash, find out about the Draft Building Safety ( Leaseholder  Protections etc ) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 as well as the New Building Safety Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibition Regulations 2023. The latest position in Wales is also discussed. All this and more, crammed into a...

Following the success of our previous podcast on the BSA 2022, in this longer podcast, we asked Emma Shahmoradian, Lead Conveyancer at Taylor Rose to return to ask Richard Snape those questions asked during a recent live Zoom conference which Richard didn't have time to answer. Find out what conveyancers want to know in this 23-minute podcast episode. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in mi...

This latest 9-minute podcast episode discusses a recent High Court Judgment Case - Rosser v Pacifico Ltd which is useful for both Commercial and Residential Conveyancing practitioners as it involves Enquiries, how to respond and misrepresentation. In this episode, Richard outlines the background facts, the claim being made, the judgment and its importance to conveyancers. All this and more. Not to...

This 13-minute episode is packed with essential information - including important information for Conveyancers! In this podcast, Richard Snape discusses the background to the Bill, the major provisions, and essentially how and why this Bill is important for Conveyancers to understand. All this and more. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes! This episode is particularly applicable to all...

In this longer podcast, we asked Emma Shahmoradian, Lead Conveyancer, at Taylor Rose to ask Richard Snape those burning questions to which all property practitioners want to know the answers. Find out about, Relevant Buildings, how to determine the height of a building, High-Risk Buildings (April 6th, 2023), Mixed Use Buildings, Qualifying Leases, Lease Extensions, Relevant Defects, Deeds of Certi...

In this 7-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the very first case on S.124 of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Remediation Contribution Orders. Topics discussed include the background law and what S.124 says. What Relevant Defects are, the background to the case, and the decision. And perhaps most importantly, what is its significance? Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes! This episo...

In this highly topical 11-minute episode, following on from a recent course (available at www.lawsureinsurance.co.uk) Richard Snape discusses The Building Safety Act 2022 and the definition of a Qualifying Leaseholder.  He also discusses what the caps are and provides a definition of the qualifying time. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes! This episode is particularly applicable to all...

In this 9-minute episode, Richard Snape discusses the outcome of the recent Supreme Court Judgment (1st March 2023) regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's). What is its importance for Conveyancers? Find out this and also about the general law of licensing of HMO's, the background facts of this case, and the decision of the Supreme Court. Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in min...

In this 7-minute episode, Richard Snape and Mandy Brown discuss the background law, background facts,  both the Tribunals and the Supreme Court decision of this case, and the consequences of the decision. This case is about Service Charge Liability. Why do conveyancers and property professionals need to know this? Listen to this podcast to find out! This episode is particularly applicable to all r...

Want to know how Conveyancers can avoid family disputes? In this 9-minute podcast, Richard Snape, expert legal trainer on all things conveyancing, discusses the background law and facts of the case, the Court of Appeal's decision, the implications, and how the problems might have been avoided. A MUST for residential conveyancing practitioners and  family lawyers. Brought to you by LawSure Ins...

In this 7 min update episode of Conveyancing Coffee Break, Richard Snape shares his views and thoughts on some of the key issues that he believes may affect conveyancers in 2023. Topics discussed include:  Ground Rents - including the nature of RPI-based increases in Ground Rents When Mortgage Companies can withdraw mortgage offers Issues with Newbuilds in the current climate Other issues and what...

In this short 11 minute podcast, Richard Snape discusses the High Court Judgement about car parking easements. Topics include : Background to the case and where it took place What was the High Court decision? What did it say about easements to park? General history of easements, parking and rights to easements in confined spaces Other similar issues Useful and topic insights for all conveyancing p...

Want to know the latest on the Renters Reform Bill? And for our colleagues in Wales, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016? Listen to our latest Conveyancing Coffee Break episode and find out directly from Richard Snape, a leading authority on all conveyancing law matters: - The latest state of play - what are the provisions? - Situation in Wales - What does it mean and what are the practical implica...

For those conveyancing practitioners dealing with transactions that are by or close to rivers, mooring rights can be tricky. Richard Snape discusses the background, ownership of river beds, rights of members of the public at large to navigate on rivers, how mooring rights can be claimed over other people's land, and some relevant cases on easement. A must for all conveyancing professionals, t...

Very recently, the Law Society published its Practice Note on Professional Undertakings. In this short 10min podcast, Richard Snape discusses this in the context of the Harcus Sinclair v Your Lawyers case (on which we recorded a podcast episode on 7th September 2021). Richard reminds us of the definition of an undertaking, suggests remedies if a solicitor breaches an undertaking, provides a summar...