
Nicky Heathcote to step down as chair of The Conveyancing Association following second term
The association also confirmed that treasurer and original founder David Hodgson will step down from the board.

The association also confirmed that treasurer and original founder David Hodgson will step down from the board.

Nicky Heathcote said: "It is important consumers can access appropriate advice when complex SDLT issues arise and conveyancing firms are clear about the scope of the services they provide.”

Running throughout June, July and August, the webinar series has been designed to provide conveyancing professionals with practical insight and guidance on the key issues.

The trade body said most of the Committee’s recommendations reflect long-standing industry concerns around delays.

The consultation, led by Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), proposes making commonhold the default tenure for new flats.

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has welcomed independent search company, Move Reports, as its newest affiliate member.

The association supported the removal of outdated enforcement remedies linked to rentcharges, stating these can distort lending decisions and create unnecessary delays and costs in transactions.

The representative body said it had been closely reviewing the proposals, which would apply to conveyancers as part of their role in property transactions.

The agreements set out plans to boost digital working in home buying and selling, encourage open data standards, and improve how systems work together.

Held on Thursday 12th February at The Belfry Hotel & Resort and titled ‘Conveyancing Under the Spotlight’, the conference brought together stakeholders from across the property industry.

The CA raised concerns about plans to introduce a central scheme under which interest earned on client money held by law firms would be redirected to support the justice system.

Taking place on Thursday 12th February this year at a new venue, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, the Conference is entitled, ‘Conveyancing Under the Spotlight’.
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