For those solicitors and conveyancers who practice regularly, it is important to keep up with the latest news. Property laws are flexible and ever-changing and so it is important to be aware of any new laws that are implemented. Here are the best books on conveyancers for all those conveyancers who like to be kept up to date about their field of work. They are also great for those who are new to the job, as well as lawyers, law students and people who are studying to become conveyancers.

1. A Guide to Conveyancing Residential Property by Alan Stewart

   This book is described as “A comprehensive guide to the various processes underpinning the conveyancing of residential property. Clear and concise, the book is ideal for anyone who wishes to buy or sell a property without the use of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and can be used by those who want a practical guide or those who wish to learn more about the processes of conveyancing generally.”

   The best part of this book is that besides being useful for students, it is also helpful for those wishing to do their own conveyancing. It is simple and short, yet gives expert advice.

2. A Practical Approach to Conveyancing by Robert Abbey and Mark Richards

   “A Practical Approach to Conveyancing takes a pragmatic, rather than academic, approach to conveyancing. It provides practical solutions to everyday problems encountered by conveyancing practitioners wishing to offer a cost-effective and efficient service.

   Written by two leading authorities in the area with over 50 years’ combined legal experience, A Practical Approach to Conveyancing offers a detailed and up-to-date exposition of the key principles and procedures underpinning the conveyancing process. The book provides practical guidance on each stage of commercial and residential conveyances, with realistic sample documentation to help you approach all aspects of a conveyancing transaction with confidence.

   Now in its seventeenth edition, this classic text has firmly established itself as a core text supporting LPC students. It is also essential reading for trainee or qualified solicitors, legal executives, or licensed conveyancers.”

   This book, written by experts in the field is a must-have for all law and conveyancing students and is written with a practical, problem solving approach that is simple and easy to understand.

3. A Practical Approach to Commercial Conveyancing and Property by Robert Abbey

   The perfect book for those specialising in commercial conveyancing, “The ‘A Practical Approach’ series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promotes clarity and ease of understanding. Now in its fourth edition, A Practical Approach to Commercial Conveyancing and Property serves as an accessible guide through the complex and diverse area of commercial conveyancing and property. Practical solutions are given to many of the more commonplace difficulties encountered, together with helpful diagrams explaining some of the intricacies involved. Checklists are provided as models of procedure, and easily followed precedent clauses and forms are supplied. This edition has been updated to provide comprehensive coverage of all the legislative changes to commercial property law since the publication of the last edition in February 2006. Significant changes covered in the book include: the code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales (2007 code), the RICS code of Practice on Service Charges in Commercial Property, and all recent significant case law such as Scottish & Newcastle v Raduz (2007).”

Good books are a timeless and endless source of information and support. These books are great for both long term studying and light reading to brush up your knowledge. Ideal for students and practising conveyancers, they will be a purchase you won’t regret.