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at the basic problem with Rentcharges, what has been done in the past, what might happen when Section 121 is completely repealed, and Richard's view of the future.Stay up to date in minutes!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 residential property professionals and developers.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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?Would the issue be any different if the restrictive covenant were a positive covenant?With regards to 106 agreements, do people realise that enforcement has no time limit?Stay up to date in minutes! Essential listening for all residential property professionals and developers.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 — all in the time it takes to enjoy a coffee.👉 Tune in now, get up to speed, and make sure you’re ready for what’s next.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 proposals the Law Commission are looking at and other issues.Basically, 180 pages summarised into an 11 minute podcast!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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 says!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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 residential property professionals and developers.Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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?What is the point of the 10-year rule if enforcement can still be taken?Can water companies insist that two houses run separate sewer pipes to a new main connection?What is classed/defined as "major renovations"?And many more...!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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 to date in minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 episode with Richard Snape.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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 certificate?How do you decide on the height of a building? In this 16-minute podcast, listen to the answers to these and other key topics.This is a must for all 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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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.Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 can download many of our previous free courses.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 relevance of the case in relation to conveyancing and the implication for other invasive plant species (bamboo etc.)Not to be missed - stay up to date in minutes!So grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.uk and go to the conference page where you can download many of our previous free courses.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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, sit back and enjoy!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 minutes of everyone's favourite topic!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Richard and the BSA!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Snape!So grab a coffee, sit back and listen to 21 minutes of what now must classify as Richard's favourite topic!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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......?Find out this and more in this essential podcast for anyone practicing conveyancing!Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 early days.Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!So sit back, relax and enjoy! Happy New Year!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 it or hate it, one thing's for certain,  it's here to stay!Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.* All views expressed are views of the individuals.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 questions such as:What enquiries should we be raising in relation to Spray Insulation on both open and closed cell ?Is an Fire Risk Assessment  required for a tyneside flat?Is the old response 'not to the best of our client's knowledge and belief' any less of a representation that you've taken reasonable steps to enquire?Is "not known" interpreted in the same way as "not so far as the seller is aware"?With documents for Building Regs and planning permissions, how many years back do we need to provide them for?And many, many more....!In this 15 minute episode, find the answers to the above questions and more!Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Building Safety Act 2022,Refreshes our memories as to when Landlord's Certificates are requiredExplains the caseDiscusses other issues in relation to Landlord's Certificates that might cause problemsNot to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered. Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording. Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 pipeline...Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 13-minute episode - so you can be up to date in minutes!For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape and guest host Emma Shahmoradian.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered. Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording. Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording. For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Certificate (both Leaseholder and Landlord) and Executor/probate properties - what happens to the caps.All this and more.Not to be missed !  Stay up to date in minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape and guest host Emma Shahmoradian.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 minutes!This episode is particularly applicable to all residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered. Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording. Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 residential property conveyancers and professionals.Brought to you free, by LawSure Insurance Brokers and Richard Snape.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 Insurance Brokers. For busy conveyancers everywhere. Keep up to date in minutes.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 RentsWhen Mortgage Companies can withdraw mortgage offersIssues with Newbuilds in the current climateOther issues and what conveyancers can do about them.Topical insights for all residential conveyancing professionals and developers. Stay up to date in minutes.DisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 placeWhat was the High Court decision?What did it say about easements to park?General history of easements, parking and rights to easements in confined spacesOther similar issuesUseful and topic insights for all conveyancing professionals and developers. Stay up to date in minutes.DisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 implications for conveyancers?A must for all residential property practitioners and litigators,  this podcast keeps you up to date in minutes.DisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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, this podcast keeps you up to date in minutes.DisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure Insurance will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.

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 summary of the Harcus Sinclair v Your Lawyers Ltd case, explains the Law Society's stance on the issue, and concludes with his own thoughts.A must for all conveyancing professionals, this podcast keeps you up to date in minutes.DisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure Insurance will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.For more information about LawSure Insurance Brokers, visit our website at www.lawsureinsurance.co.ukDisclaimerThis recording is intended for general purposes only and should not be viewed as a comprehensive summary of the subject matter covered.  Nothing said in this recording constitutes legal or other professional advice and no warranty is given nor liability accepted for the contents of the recording.  Richard Snape and LawSure will not accept responsibility for any loss suffered in consequence of reliance on information contained in the recording.