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The Today's Conveyancer Podcast introduces listeners to the wide array of individuals and organisations who contribute to the success of the conveyancing industry. With a mix of business and industry insight, innovation, and knowledge sharing, the podcast is a "must-listen" for property professionals.
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In the latest, shorter episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie is joined by Rob Gurney, Managing Director at Ochresoft, and Ben Robinson, Managing Director at Landmark Estate Agency Services, to discuss the latest statistics to come out of the quarterly Property Trends Report. But there's not much to say... the property market is subdued. Despite a “return to normality” following the spring’s SDLT disruptions there has been little sign of the traditional end of Summe...
As more than half of lawyers say they anticipate leaving their role within the next five years because of poor mental health and wellbeing, the latest Today's Conveyancer Podcast tackles the issue head on with a wide ranging discussion on what organisations can do to protect their staff. Joining the podcast are Trish McLellan and Niamh Warnock of LawCare; a mental health and wellbeing charity focused on the legal services sector. It has published the results of its survey into the wellb...
After the furore of the fifth edition of the TA6 property information protocol form, the Law Society launched a consultation which informed its approach to a further updated TA6 form. In this podcast Sarah Sargent, explains and explores some of the output of the consultation and how it informed the working party's approach to the updated 6th edition launched this week. Sargent, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Flint Bishop, is an experienced conveyancer with over 20 years in re...
In this episode of the Today's Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie is joined by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers' Director of Strategy and External Relations to discuss the regulator's view of the big issues facing conveyancing. The podcast was initially recorded in the days before the government's home buying and selling reforms consultation with much of the discussion focussing on the risks identified in the CLC's annual Risk Agenda. A key topic is the changing nature of client a...
...so the proverb goes. In this latest episode of the Today's Conveyancer podcast the topic of conversation turns to the increasing use of open AI and tools like Google's Gemini, and ChatGPT to help consumers understand more about the conveyancing process; in turn challenging the advice provided by the profession and eroding the trust between lawyer and client. Peter Ambrose, CEO of The Partnership and a regular contributor to the podcast known for his forthright views, shares his conce...
In the third and final instalment of his "Perfect" trilogy, former CEO of the fastest growing law firm at the time-turned consultant Simon McCrum shares his views on what it takes to be the Perfect Partner in a legal business. Through the course of his book, and in previous podcasts, Simon has explored what it takes to create 'The Perfect Legal Business' and 'The Perfect Lawyer.' In this Today's Conveyancer podcast, Simon discusses what it takes to be 'The Perfect Partner' and how throu...
Bamboo is an emerging threat that’s quietly taking root in gardens and, increasingly, in legal disputes according to Emily Grant, Director of Operations at Environet UK, who joins the latest Today's Conveyancer podcast. Emily is a seasoned environmental scientist and a familiar voice in the conveyancing space, having provided expertise on Japanese knotweed and other invasive species. With the spotlight on bamboo she explains the risks it poses to property and how to identify it; including the...
In this episode of the Today's Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie welcomes Scott Bozinis, CEO of InfoTrack UK, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation marking a decade of innovation in the UK conveyancing sector. In a rare interview Bozinis discusses his journey since launching InfoTrack in the UK ten years ago. A technologist at heart, someone more comfortable behind a keyboard than in front of a microphone, Bozinis is the driving force behind InfoTrack’s hugely successful UK journey. H...
In the regular quarterly update looking at the latest statistics from Landmark, Today's Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie is joined by Ben Robinson and Rob Gurney of Landmark to pore over the latest Property Trends report covering the second quarter of 2025. This is the first opportunity to review the impact of the stamp duty deadline on 31st March 2025, with a 79% year-on-year surge in completions compared to March 2024. There was an expected dip in April, down a third year on year a...
In this episode of the Today's Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie is joined by Richard Flemmings, CEO and founder of Map Impact, and Oliver Baldock, Director at Ashfield Solutions. Together, they unpack the Wennington wildfire of July 2022—an event that triggered the London Fire Brigade’s busiest day since World War II—and explore its implications for the property sector. Richard and Ollie bring specialist insight into climate risk and environmental consultancy, offering a detailed account ...
In this episode of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie sits down with Louise Wise of Relatus to shed light on the complex world of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and how proactive advice can transform outcomes for conveyancers and clients alike. Drawing on her transition from family law solicitor to specialist in property taxation, Louise shares the journey that led her to become a leading voice in SDLT advisory. She explains how Relatus evolved from assisting consumers with business...
In this episode of the Today's Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie is joined by Thomas Mieszkowski, a partner in the corporate team at Walker Morris LLP. The conversation takes a deep dive into mergers and acquisitions in the legal sector, with a special focus on private equity’s increasing interest in law firms. Thomas shares insights from his recent experience advising on the sale of two mixed-practice firms to private equity-backed consolidators. He explains what makes law firms appealing...
David Opie hosts the latest episode of the Today's Conveyancer Podcast, featuring guest Nick Huntley, Commercial Director at Rello. With extensive experience across estate agency, property portals, and conveyancing technology, Nick offers a wealth of knowledge on sales progression and chain management. The discussion explores Rello's innovative approach to streamlining home-moving transactions, combining experienced professionals with cutting-edge technology. Nick emphasizes the importance of...
In this episode of the Today's Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie welcomes Gavin Burton, Co-founder and trainer at Beruku Knowledge, to discuss the evolving threats of identity fraud, deep fakes, and artificial intelligence in the legal sector. With a distinguished 26-year career in the Metropolitan Police, Gavin led a specialised team focused on ID fraud, making his insights into fraudulent identity documents invaluable. The conversation explores the increasing availability of counterfeit ...
The latest podcast explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in conveyancing, focusing on its ability to enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and improve risk management. Host David Opie is joined by Chris Harris, the founder of Collaborative Conveyancing, who shares insights into how AI-driven tools can streamline tasks such as document analysis, inquiry management, and property searches. A key takeaway is the shift in client expectations, as AI enables f...
The latest Today's Conveyancer Podcast welcomes PJ Singh and George Levett of Conveyancer Plus to discuss how they are working with firms to help them manage their pipelines, and create a consistent pipeline of work, rather than become over-reliant on third part lead sources. The discussion covers how using outsourced services can bring down complaints around communications (conveyancing is the most complained about areas of consumer of law), ensure consistency in pricing and process, w...
Expert legal trainer Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training returns in this series of bitesize Today's Conveyancer Podcast episodes to explore a range of topics around conveyancing. "Transaction Tips" draws on Ian's extensive experience in and around the property sector discussing important topics conveyancers need to be thinking about. The latest episode considers the bizarre case of Patarkatsishvili and another -v- Woodward-Fisher; better known as the £32.5 million property in London, ...
Following the publication of The Law Society Climate Change Risk Property Practice Note Today's Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie speaks to former Groundsure CEO and now consultant to the market Dan Montagnani about what the Practice Note does, and critically, doesn't include and what action property lawyers might take as a result. Building on the guidance published in 2022, the Practice Note provides property-specific outcomes with clarity no doubt welcomed as it helps define the bou...
In the regular quarterly update looking at the latest statistics from Landmark, Today's Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie is joined by Ben Robinson and Rob Gurney of Landmark to pore over the latest Property Trends report covering the first quarter of 2025. Given the changes to stamp duty thresholds on 1st April 2025 there is no surprise the first quarter of the year has seen a sizeable increase in the number of completions, up 30% in the first quarter year-on-year and a staggering 71...
Since Labour came to power 12 months ago they have made home ownership one of their key messages. The headlines have focused on their ambitions to build 1.5m new homes over the course of this Parliament and in February they announced they would be 'modernising' home buying and selling process to make it fit for the 21st Century; but what does it really mean for conveyancers? The latest Today's Conveyancer podcast welcomes two protagonists who are involved in these efforts Nick Chadbourne, CEO...
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