National Conveyancing Week was launched to raise the profile of organisations that conduct property transactions. The inaugural event took place in March 2024.
Property lawyers up and down the country participate in a series of events over the week designed to educate and inform all involved in the home-moving process about the often-complex role of the lawyer in helping people move home.
The property market is the backbone of the UK economy. A healthy property market will generate c. £50bn of economic activity each year as home movers pay for the direct home moving costs (banks, mortgage brokers, estate agents and property lawyers) alongside an estimated £25,000 per home move on soft furnishings, technology and connectivity, and white goods.
Since 2020 the property market has seen record-high numbers of people moving. In addition, factors like homeworking have seen significant demographic shifts in lifestyle as people have sought more space, moving away from commuter belts into more rural locations and seeking additional rooms for home offices and studies.
This demand has driven record house prices and resulted in removal firms, estate agents, banks, and property lawyers struggling to cope with record levels of demand for their services.
Throughout National Conveyancing Week, estate agents, mortgage brokers and introducers, and the home-moving public are invited to participate in in-person events and online and on-demand sessions to understand better the role of property lawyers in the home-moving process.
“Home buying and selling are one of the most important events that take place in the lives of nearly everyone at some point in time. However, it can be time-consuming and difficult to understand for many. National Conveyancing Week aims to help de-mystify the many strands that make up the process for the general public and the numerous stakeholders involved.”
Rob Hailstone, Founder of National Conveyancing Week
“We are delighted to participate in National Conveyancing Week and to be part of the national conversation relating to transactions in UK residential property. We are proud of our continued successes in this sector and are constantly striving to provide the best service for our clients. National Conveyancing Week will afford us the opportunity to expand our knowledge base and to spearhead real and lasting improvements to the home-moving process.”
Ben Marks, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor of RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP
For more information, contact Ben Marks today.
Note: This article is not legal advice; it provides information of general interest about current legal issues.