About
Bricks & Banter is a light hearted property podcast, combining industry insight with relaxed conversation and a genuine sense of fun.
Created for people who work in and around the property sector, the podcast brings together professionals from conveyancing, commercial property, development, finance and legal technology to talk openly about the realities of the market. While the discussions are informative and relevant, the tone is deliberately informal and approachable, focusing on real experience rather than scripted commentary.
The result is a podcast that is easy to listen to, engaging and genuinely useful, without taking itself too seriously.
Bricks & Banter is hosted by Tom Parkinson of Rowlinsons Solicitors and Laura Cartwright of Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors.
Together, they bring a blend of legal insight, conveyancing expertise and industry perspective, setting the light hearted tone that has become a defining feature of the podcast.
Each episode features guests from across the property world, with conversations covering topics such as:
• Residential and commercial conveyancing
• Property development and investment
• Regulation, risk and compliance
• Technology and innovation in legal services
• Market trends and practical challenges
Alongside professional insight, episodes often explore career journeys, lessons learned and the lighter side of working in property, helping to make complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
Bricks & Banter has received industry recognition for its contribution to professional discussion and collaboration within the conveyancing sector.
• British Conveyancing Awards 2025
– Highly Commended in Conveyancing Collaborators of the Year, recognising the collaboration between Rowlinsons Solicitors and Bell Lamb & Joynson through the podcast.
• British Conveyancing Awards 2026
– Shortlisted for Conveyancing Collaborators of the Year.
– Shortlisted for Property Commentator of the Year, recognising the podcast’s role in industry commentary and thought leadership.
Bricks & Banter forms part of Rowlinsons’ ongoing commitment to the property market beyond traditional legal services. By creating a platform that encourages open conversation and shared learning, the podcast reinforces the firm’s position as a trusted adviser and an active participant in the wider property community.
You can listen to the latest episodes and explore the full back catalogue at:
https://www.bricksandbanter.co.uk/
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