Podcast
Today's Conveyancer Podcast
Hosted by Today's Conveyancer · EN
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.
23episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Review of the year; what did the final quarter property numbers tell us?
Jan 2400:12:02Tap to summarizeIn the first of the regular series with Rob Gurney and Ben Robinson, the Today's Conveyancer once again delves into the latest numbers from Landmark's Property Trends report, looking at the final quarter of 2025. In a year of two halves, the first half of 2025 was characterised by strong transaction numbers , driven in part by the stamp duty‑related push to progress home moves ahead of the 31st March deadline, and optimism surrounding the relatively newly elected government.The second half told a different story, as uncertainty around the Budget led many sellers to hesitate, with falling listings and reduced supply and demand contributing to widespread asking price reductions reported by major portals.But before we get too doom and gloom, it is worth reminding ourselves of the context of the time. New lawyer instructions in Q4 2025 were 17 per cent lower than the same period in 2024, with November alone down 25 per cent year on year. However comparisons to a market artificially inflated by the rush to complete ahead of the SDLT deadline do not compare apples with apples says Gurney. And when completions are examined, the picture looks less severe, with Q4 2025 completions down only 6 per cent year on year; with December a standout month with the highest number of completions per working day in any month of the year apart from SDLT-influenced March. The completions‑to‑instructions ratio reached 121 per cent, one of the highest on record, reflecting both subdued new instructions and an extraordinary pre‑Christmas effort to clear pipelines. However, he warns this year‑end surge inevitably left firms entering January with smaller, less mature pipelines, contributing to a quieter start to 2026. Focusing on the underlying numbers rather than headline comparisons will be essential as the market moves through the first quarter of 2026.The Today's Conveyancer podcast can be found on your preferred podcast provider and also at www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk. Subscribe and listen in for all the latest conveyancing industry news and views. Thank you to our podcast sponsors LEAP Legal Software
Transcribe →Home buying and selling reform and the role of property logbooks
Jan 1700:32:36Tap to summarizeIn the first episode of the latest series of the Today's Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie dives into the fast‑evolving world of digital property logbooks joined by Sally Holdway, Director of Homeowners Passport and Sale & Purchase Lead at the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA), and Nigel Walley, CEO of Chimni and Chair of the RLBA.Recorded in the run up to the end of the government's home buying and selling consultation, the discussion explores a view of home moving with property logbooks at the heart of the transaction. Both Sally and Nigel explain how much of the work done by the RLBA has flown under the radar. While public momentum around logbooks may have seemed slow, Nigel makes it clear that providers have been quietly building the infrastructure for years. Over half a million logbooks are already in circulation, with estate agents and conveyancers steadily adopting them.Success though will be reliant on the information contained in logbooks being 'conveyancer grade' adds Sally; accurate, trusted, and sourced to the same standards conveyancers rely on. That means Land Registry feeds, LLC1 data, and protocol‑compliant forms - not lightweight consumer toolsIts a core theme of government's consultation on material information and digital sale packs. Both highlight how logbooks sit at the centre of this shift. Digital sale‑ready packs built from title documents, plans, leases, and protocol forms allow conveyancers to issue contracts the same day an offer is accepted. Time savings of up to 20% are already being recorded.And then there is the long term value not just in terms of an archive for the property data, but also a foundation for an ongoing relationship with their conveyancer. This is the modern equivalent of the old deeds store; only smarter, searchable, and always up to date.If conveyancers want efficiency, reduced risk, and stronger client retention, the message from the RLBA is clear: logbooks are no longer emerging, they’re here.The Today's Conveyancer podcast can be found on your preferred podcast provider and also at www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk. Subscribe and listen in for all the latest conveyancing industry news and views. Thank you to our podcast sponsors LEAP Legal Software
Transcribe →Communication, Communication, Communication
Nov 4, 2022Tap to summarizeIn this Today's Conveyancer podcast host David Opie is joined by lawyer and technology entrepreneur Vanessa Challess. As owner of Tiger Bytez and Tiger Law, Vanessa brings a practical view of the current state of conveyancing with strong words for conveyancers over current service levels and technology adoption. She also warns firms that technology will become a recruiting tool and that the best conveyancers will move to technology-led firms as competition for talent stiffens. Listen in to hear some of Vanessa's top tips for conveyancing firms including;Don't allow yourself to be chased. Proactivity will save 3-4 calls and emails.Think about the roles in the team. Should we have roles in the team dedicated to communications and updates, not unlike the sales progressors in an estate agent's office.Technology won't replace the human touch when it comes to holding home mover's hands. We can use technology to help with the admin, but we still need change our mindset when it comes to using technology to help us smooth the flow of the transaction. Vanessa's own market research suggests that there is a continued culture clash between clients, who want speed of service, and conveyancers who are under pressure to deliver faster transaction times. The Today's Conveyancer podcast can be found on your preferred podcast provider and also at www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk. Subscribe and listen in for all the latest conveyancing industry news and views. Thank you to our podcast sponsors LEAP Legal Software, Moneypenny and Compass.
Transcribe →