The Conveyancing Foundation says increased pressure caused a huge amount of conveyancers to leave the sector or look for new roles.

Conveyancing industry figure Lloyd Davies says after early complaints about rude behaviour, the two sectors are now getting on better.

Lloyd Davies of Convey Law has set out on an intrepid summer challenge to raise £15,000 for the Mindstep Foundation, set up in memory of his son Max.

Conveyancing heavyweight, Lloyd Davies, says the Stamp Duty holiday has led to increased transaction times, added pressure on the industry and false hope for buyers.

The biggest names in conveyancing have issued a joint statement warning agents that ongoing problems with sales progression are unlikely to ease soon.