National Conveyancing Month is here, running from 1st – 31st March 2026. The annual initiative, and this year an extension of the former National Conveyancing Week, is designed to raise awareness surrounding the role of conveyancers in the property transaction process.
National Conveyancing Month organisers will be hosting a range of online events for estate agents, mortgage brokers and home movers, helping people better understand the role of property lawyers in the home-moving process. Find out more here: ‘National Conveyancing Month 2026 – Conveyancing Foundation’.
Our property team and everyone at Rose & Rose are proud to be supporting the campaign and this week, we look back at some of our property articles that covered frequently asked conveyancing questions and common concerns raised by property owners.
Buying a Property with Your Partner? Declaration of Trust vs Cohabitation Agreement.
When unmarried couples buy property together in England and Wales, two legal documents are often mentioned: a Declaration of Trust and a Cohabitation Agreement. Many assume these documents are interchangeable or that one covers everything. They don’t. Another big misconception is that if you have been living together for a long time, you will automatically be protected. You won’t. In this blog, our family law team takes you through what you need to know. Read our useful guide here on cohabitation agreements and declaration of trusts.
What Do the Latest Announcements on Ground Rent Rules Mean for Leaseholders?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) received royal assent at the end of May 2024. It was heralded as a key piece of legislation which aims to provide leasehold homeowners greater rights and protections over their homes. The Act follows on from the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, which put an end to ground rents for most new residential leasehold properties in England and Wales. Since 3 March 2025, changes to right to manage have also come into force, removing the requirement for leaseholders to cover their freeholder’s legal fees when making a right to manage claim. Now, changes to ground rent affecting older leasehold properties, have been confirmed by Prime Minister, Keir Starmer via a video on TikTok, where he stated that ground rents will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders in England and Wales, changing to a peppercorn rent after 40 years. Read more about these proposals here: What Do the Latest Announcements on Ground Rent Rules Mean for Leaseholders?
How Can You Speed Up the Conveyancing Process?
Buying or selling a property can be exciting. However, it can also be highly stressful, typically due to delays in the conveyancing process. Unfortunately, it is thought that 1-in-3 people will experience a property transaction falling through, often due to one party being frustrated by the conveyancing process taking too long.
While some delays are unavoidable, what can you do to help the process and avoid your property sale or purchase transaction failing? Read our quick guide on Top Tips When Buying or Selling Your Home.
Right to Light: How Celebrity Neighbour Disputes are Shining a Light on Property Rights.
In this article, we highlighted how a ‘right to light’ property dispute in Hampstead between singer Harry Styles and his neighbours helps to focus on a rising problem affecting property owners across the UK. With a relaxation of planning laws, it is thought that London and other cities are more likely to see these types of claims increase, as developers will be keen to maximise building space by building upwards, creating a clash with neighbouring properties and their access to natural lighting. Read more in our Right to Light Neighbour Disputes blog.
Specialist Conveyancing Solicitors
Buying or selling a property is a very stressful time for all of us. We can eliminate that stress by offering a highly personalised residential conveyancing service. Property matters require specialist skill, professional expertise and knowledge which can only be provided by an appropriately qualified solicitor acting on your behalf. We can help clients with a range of property matters, including:
- Residential Conveyancing
- Help To Buy
- Transfer Of Equity
- Lifetime Mortgages / Equity Release
- Collective enfranchisement and freehold acquisition
- Commercial Property
Please contact our property team by emailing info@roselegal.co.uk to discuss the best way forward for you and we will provide you with further, specific advice tailored to your circumstances.
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