We’re into July now, with another packed week of live podcasts and property insight. Four days, four conversations – all touching on the challenges, changes, and lived realities shaping our sector. Each episode is hosted by Gareth Wax – producer, director and chair – in conversation with myself, conveyancing collaborator Hamish McLay.
Property Matters – Tuesday July 8th at 1pm
Regret, Reality and Repair Bills: Learning From Buyer Mistakes
This Tuesday at 1pm on Property Matters, we’ll be joined by Wendy Gibson of The First Time Buyers Club as we take a closer look at the findings from the HomeOwners Alliance’s latest report on housing regrets. From unexpected maintenance costs to missing out on key information pre-purchase, we’ll explore what’s leaving so many buyers disillusioned – and what professionals can do to help prevent it.
IPSA Kind Of Magic – Wednesday July 9th at 1pm
From Days to Months: The Search Time Lottery Across Councils
Join us on Wednesday at 1pm on IPSA Kind of Magic as we tackle one of the biggest frustrations in the conveyancing process: inconsistent turnaround times on Local Authority Searches. Some councils deliver in under a week. Others? You could be waiting months. We’ll be joined by Heather Poole-Gleed, Chief Executive of IPSA, and Jackie Dyson, IPSA Board Advisor, to explore why these delays persist, how they affect transactions, and what IPSA members are doing to keep clients informed and sales moving.
Property Quorum – Thursday July 10th at 10am
Safe, Suitable, Seen? The Hidden Crisis in Accessible Housing
This week, we turn our attention to one of the quiet failings in the housing system: the lack of proper provision for the elderly and those with mobility issues. Are current strategies really delivering homes that meet their needs? Or are too many still being left behind? With returning contributors Juliet Baboolal LLB (hons), LLM construction and Chris Gilsenan bringing their legal and development insight to this timely conversation.
Cladding Matters – Friday July 11th at 1pm
Risk Assessed, Action Deferred: The Long Wait to Feel Safe at Home
This Friday at 1pm, Cladding Matters returns with a national focus on delayed remediation. From the overuse of PAS 9980 assessments to bureaucratic inertia and shifting government oversight, we explore why thousands of buildings remain in limbo – and what it’s really costing residents. Stephen Day joins Gareth Wax and Hamish McLay.
Additional guests for podcasts may be revealed as the week progresses.
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For content enquiries: hm@searchandconveysolutions.co.uk
For podcast/media info: gareth@mphats.com
