Our Take Ten With… series is a short, playful interview with each of our sponsors, where they answer ten quickfire questions about their business, why they chose to become an event partner, their opinions on the conveyancing sector, and what they’re looking forward to about The Conveyancing Awards 2026.
Meet James Shepherd, Business Development Director, Show House Searches…
1. What is your company’s elevator pitch?
Show House Searches is one of the few search providers built specifically for the needs of real estate teams in law firms, housebuilders, and property developers. Our team brings decades of legal and housebuilding expertise, making us the provider of choice for residential, commercial, and new-build instructions. With unmatched speed, true independence, industry-leading SLAs, and exceptional customer service, we are achieving unprecedented growth and market share.
2. At The Conveyancing Awards, what should we look out for from your team?
Laughter, fun, terrible dad jokes, questionable dress sense, and far too many anecdotes about Arsenal and the lowly Exeter City FC. And of course, we’re always enthusiastic about talking all things legal, search, and property.
3. Why was this partnership right for your business?
In truth, we were attracted by the uniqueness of The Conveyancing Awards. I think the housebuilding, legal and property sectors coalesce so much through the transactional pipeline, all the way through to completion, yet there isn’t really an event out there that celebrates the best and brightest talents in these industries together in one singular event. The Conveyancing Awards certainly ticks that box.
4. In three words, how would you describe the conveyancing sector?
Unpredictable, challenging and under-appreciated!
5. What’s your advice for anyone new to the awards scene?
Sounds so obvious but just enjoy it. It’s a celebration and everyone is usually in great form and jovial so just savour every moment.
6. Who/which businesses do you hope to see recognised with an award this year & why?
From an entirely biased perspective, I’d like to see my clients do well. They’re all fantastic at what they do, and it would be gratifying to see them recognised. No names but they know who they are!
7. What are you most looking forward to about The Conveyancing Awards?
Watching our Managing Director, Daniel Hill, take on the dancefloor.
8. If you could book any surprise guest or host, who would it be?
Has to be the late Diego Maradona. He’d have some stories I’m sure would raise the roof (along with a translator so we could understand the Spanish).
9. If you had to choose a theme song for The Conveyancing Awards, what would it be?
Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Very on topic.
10. How do you get red carpet ready?
A quick gym blitz followed by a Thatchers Gold, to squeeze in one of your five-a-day!
Find out more about our sponsor, Show House Searches, by visiting their sponsorship profile page, where you can learn more about their business, services and continued support.
Why Sponsor?
As a sponsor, your brand will be positioned in front of key decision-makers across the sector, giving you valuable visibility and the chance to build meaningful relationships with industry leaders.
