Sarah Dwight
Sarah Dwight is a sole practitioner in Birmingham. She sits on the Conveyancing and Land Law Committee and is leader of the Residential Property Working Sub-Group
FeatureOn the register
Sarah Dwight looks at the Digital Registration Service (DRS) set up by HM Land Registry and gives her perspective on using it in the conveyancing process
FeatureAgents of change
Sarah Dwight considers the historical dynamic between estate agents and property practitioners, and suggests how the relationship might be improved
FeatureUps and downs
Sarah Dwight provides a personal perspective on how lockdown has affected high street conveyancing firms, their clients, and the wider conveyancing market
FeatureTaking charge
Sarah Dwight looks at the history of rentcharges, and the impact of ground rents on the growth of estate rentcharges. Is it time for the law to be amended to give freehold owners the same rights and protections as their leasehold counterparts?
FeatureThe Friday blues
Sarah Dwight looks at the phenomenon of Friday afternoon fraud and what you can do to help reduce the risk of your firm or your client becoming a victim
FeatureMoving with the times
The revised Conveyancing Protocol comes into force in 2019. Sarah Dwight explains what changes have been made and why
FeatureBright side
Under increasing pressure, it’s harder than ever to find time to get to know your clients. But if you make that investment, it can help you manage expectations and create a relationship which will benefit both you and the client. Sarah Dwight offers her top tips
FeatureLeasehold: a feudal system?
Sarah Dwight discusses the feudal origins of freehold and leasehold ownership and what the future of it may entail.
FeatureCounting the cost
Clients purchasing leasehold property may not realise how expensive the process can be, with the range and proliferation of fees payable to managing agents and leaseholders. Sarah Dwight outlines the problem and the role of the conveyancer
FeatureSailing through
The Conveyancing Protocol has been in place for over five years, but there are still common areas of non-compliance on both sides of transactions. Sarah Dwight outlines these areas, and the steps solicitors should take