As August arrives and the school holidays hit their peak, many conveyancers are grabbing a well-earned break, but the caseload doesn’t exactly follow suit. Out-of-office replies may be everywhere, but inboxes are still full, phones are still ringing, and the demands of the transaction cycle keep ticking along. At Collaborative Conveyancing, we know the juggle all too well, covering colleagues, chasing replies, and keeping transactions on track while colleagues are on annual leave. The pace might shift slightly, but the pressure rarely does.
This month’s edition of Collaboration is a nod to that resilience. To the partnerships that keep things moving, the teams that step up when others step away, and the importance of finding small moments of pause, even when the workload doesn’t. Because summer might be in full swing, but the job still needs doing and we’re here to help keep things moving.
New On-Demand Webinars: Practical Guidance for Managing Risk and Responding to Enquiries
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been pleased to offer two webinars in conjunction with IQ Legal Training. These webinars have been led by Ian Quayle and are both available to watch on demand – perfect for fitting into a busy schedule while staying informed on essential risk management and process improvements.
Dealing with Enquiries – recorded on 8th April 2025 – for residential conveyancers of all levels and experience
Handling enquiries effectively remains a cornerstone of a smooth conveyancing process. This webinar explores best practices for managing enquiries efficiently, balancing client needs with professional obligations, and responding in a way that keeps transactions on track while managing liability.
Avoiding Negligence Claims When Dealing with TA Forms – recorded on 7th May 2025 – for experienced residential conveyancers
This session offers practical insight into reducing the risk of negligence claims when handling TA forms. Learn how to spot potential pitfalls early, manage client expectations, and ensure that the information provided is accurate and complete, helping you protect both your firm and your clients from costly mistakes.
Shaping the Future: Insights from the SRA’s Innovation Event
As the legal and property sectors continue to evolve at pace, innovation is no longer a buzzword, it’s a strategic necessity. Recently, our Key Relationship Manager, Lindsay Petzer, attended the SRA’s Innovation Event: Navigating Technology and AI, a forward-looking session that explored how emerging technologies are reshaping the way firms operate, collaborate, and compete. From AI integration to the smarter use of existing tools, the event spotlighted the tangible impact technology is already having on day-to-day business practices, streamlining processes, enhancing accuracy, and enabling firms to deliver more responsive, data-informed services. A strong focus was also placed on regulatory readiness. As the adoption of tech accelerates, so too does the need for firms to stay ahead of forthcoming changes to governance and compliance frameworks. The message was clear: those who understand and embrace the evolving regulatory landscape will be best positioned to innovate with confidence. Events like this underline the importance of not just adopting new technology, but also of optimising the systems firms already have in place. It’s about being strategic, not just reactive in how we approach innovation.
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