Leading Property Lawyers

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: What you need to know about proposed changes to leasehold legislation

Fiona Poyser — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0000

The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill sets out proposed leasehold law changes in the UK, including changes to ground rents on existing leases, restrictions on new leasehold flats, reforms to forfeiture, and a stronger legal framework for commonhold. Often referred to simply as leasehold reform, these proposals are not yet law. They were published...

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Inside LPL: What Conveyancing Really Involves with George Bokuchava

Rachel Booth — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:58:21 +0000

What is working life really like at LPL? Conveyancing is a skilled legal role at the heart of every property transaction – combining expertise, responsibility and client care. In this video interview, George Bokuchava shares a real look at what the role involves day to day and what working life is like at LPL. Here,...

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Leasehold explained

Fiona Poyser — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0000

Buying a leasehold property can feel confusing, especially if it’s your first home. Leasehold is simply one way to own property in England and Wales. It applies most commonly to flats, but it can also apply to some houses. In this guide, we explain how leasehold works, what you actually own, the costs involved, and why leasehold flats...

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Inside LPL: Training and Development with Orla Wrigley, Deputy Head of Development

Rachel Booth — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:27:56 +0000

Orla Wrigley, Deputy Head of Development at LPL, qualified as a solicitor in 2003 before joining LPL in September 2023. Orla supports the entire team, from senior staff members right though to trainees. She particularly enjoys how her role allows her to work closely with trainees, and those early on in their career – drawing on her own experience of going through a training...

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Inside LPL: Workplace and Wellbeing with Amy Orchard, Director, Head of HR & Compliance, Solicitor

Rachel Booth — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:14:52 +0000

We sat down with Amy Orchard, Director, Head of HR & Compliance and qualified Solicitor, to talk about flexibility, trust, and why wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword at LPL. Amy joined LPL around five years ago, bringing 15 years of legal qualification and a clear vision – to build a HR model that puts people first – without compromising performance. In this Q&A, she...

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Inside LPL: From Conveyancing Assistant to Trainee Solicitor, Emily Dunne’s Career Journey

Rachel Booth — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:38:36 +0000

At LPL, nurturing is in our nature. With both our clients and our staff, we have a passion for creating the very best in culture and extending that to our client service. Nurturing careers that are rooted in growth is a key part of LPL’s culture and mission. This is brilliantly reflected in one of our trainees, Emily. From work placement...

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Putting Clients and Lawyers First: Why LPL Chose Armalytix to Transform Source of Funds Checks

Fiona Poyser — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:09:53 +0000

At Leading Property Lawyers (LPL), our commitment is simple: deliver consistently high‑quality conveyancing while safeguarding client money and ensuring our teams can focus on the legal expertise our clients rely on. As regulatory expectations around Source of Funds (SoF) and Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) intensify, we recognised that traditional manual processes, paper statements, incomplete information, and...

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Conveyancing Career Progression at LPL: A Conversation with Laila Abbas

Rachel Booth — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:16:00 +0000

Property transactions represent one of the most significant financial and emotional moments in a person’s life, yet the conveyancing industry has long been associated with stress, poor communication, and outdated ways of working. At the same time, many legal professionals find themselves in high pressure environments with limited progression, little support, and few opportunities to build sustainable...

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Understanding Additional Conveyancing Fees in Property Transactions

Rachel Booth — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:11:34 +0000

Buying a home is exciting, but it’s important to plan for more than just the property price. Many buyers encounter additional conveyancing fees or unexpected conveyancing costs that can catch them by surprise. Understanding the costs involved early means you can budget effectively and reduce stress during the transaction. In this quick video, we explain...

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