During National Conveyancing Week, from the 11th to the 15th of March, organised by Bold Legal Group and Todays Conveyancer, the Conveyancing Foundation were proud to support this incredible initiative.  By pledging to match all funds raised for charity by law firms through the Collaboration Coffee Mornings, the Foundation played a pivotal role in fostering community spirit within the conveyancing sector. Moreover, this initiative served as a platform to engage professionals in meaningful discussions about the indispensable role of conveyancers in the industry.  The concept of the co ..read more

Please take 10 minutes to complete the Conveyancing Foundation’s survey before it closes on Sunday 31st March! The ‘Wellbeing at Work’ survey, initially launched in February 2023, is designed to understand and evaluate the stresses and strains and the mental health and wellbeing initiatives and structures that can enhance the lives of those working within the conveyancing and property industry. The objective is to analyse this year’s results in comparison to the 2023 findings, with the comparisons helping to shape and develop forward-thinking guidelines, potentially revolutionising how the pro ..read more

Post Partner was founded by Tom Bailey in 2018. Drawing from his experience in post-heavy legal environments, Tom recognised a genuine industry need for a solution that empowers administrators to seamlessly allocate and index post items, thereby saving fee earners time. Today, Post Partner extends this efficiency to electronic documents, ensuring that all inbound communication is correctly allocated and indexed without requiring any action or adjustment from fee earners. With AI solutions becoming increasingly prevalent in the sector, there has never been a better time to ensure Case Managemen ..read more

Sign up & get your FREE Coffee Morning Fundraising Pack | Receive up to £500* in Match Funding With National Conveyancing Week (11th – 15th March) just around the corner, the Conveyancing Foundation, proud official charity partner of NCW, is thrilled to announce the launch of its fundraising coffee morning. On Wednesday 13th March and throughout the entire National Conveyancing Week, we are encouraging firms to open their doors and invite referrers, estate agents and brokers into the office to share information about the conveyancing process and foster greater collaboration. Firms are invi ..read more

The Conveyancing Foundation, whose objective is to enhance the lives of those working in the property industry and to raise funds for charitable causes, is delighted to announce the reopening of applications for its Charity Grant Scheme. Having successfully launched last year, the Scheme attracted numerous applications each quarter, leading to four deserving fundraisers receiving Grants of up to £2000 each for their respective charities. In its ongoing dedication to mental health and wellbeing, the Foundation has extended the Grant Scheme to facilitate Mental Health First Aider training for me ..read more

Zero-profit charity organisation the Conveyancing Foundation, whose purpose is to enhance the lives of those in the conveyancing industry and to help raise funds for their chosen charities, has made a significant number of appointments to strengthen its operational team this year.  Having reached the £1million charity fundraising milestone in 2023 and launched the Charity Grant Scheme, the Foundation has ambitious plans for 2024. The Foundation has appointed Jess Smith as Chief Operating Officer and Nicola Lancaster as their Charity Co-Ordinator.  Jess and Nicola will be familiar to ..read more

The Charity Grant Scheme is open to anyone in the property industry taking part in an event or challenge for a charity close to their hearts. Jill White, the Senior Partner Services Manager at Smoove, embraced the ‘Run 25 Miles in December’ challenge with a heartfelt mission – to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association. This cause holds a special place in Jill’s heart, driven by the memory of her late mother, Joyce, who lost her battle to Motor Neurone Disease 23 years ago. Going above and beyond, Jill not only met the initial challenge but doubled her efforts, ultimately conqu ..read more

Happy New Year from the Conveyancing Foundation! After a bustling yet delightful 2023, the Conveyancing Foundation eagerly anticipates another eventful year in 2024. The calendar is brimming with exciting new initiatives, and the dedicated team of trustees and members is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.   Thank You, Gareth After over 8 years of dedication, Gareth Evans, Trustee and Foundation Treasurer, has decided to step down from his position. Having been an integral part of the Conveyancing Foundation since 2015, Gareth has played a crucial role in ach ..read more

The Conveyancing Foundation has launched its highly successful industry-wide ‘Wellbeing at Work Survey’ for the second year running – and you could win £500 just for taking part! The ‘Wellbeing at Work’ survey, initially launched in February 2023, is designed to understand and evaluate the stresses and strains and the mental health and wellbeing initiatives and structures that can enhance the lives of those working within the conveyancing and property industry. The objective is to analyse this year’s results in comparison to the 2023 findings, with the comparisons helping to shape and develop ..read more

Lloyd Davies, founder and Managing Directors of Convey Law and Chairman of the Conveyancing Foundation, reflects on a difficult but at times inspiring year for the conveyancing industry and profession, with the most difficult of economic conditions and challenges, but also with perhaps the roots of change and better times ahead in 2024. As Conveyancers we operate is such a volatile market, where government economic policy can and has repeatedly made our professional lives a misery.  The seasonality of conveyancing is difficult enough to deal with – feast or famine at different times of th ..read more