The Leasehold Reform Bill – November 2023 Update

LMS monthly remortgage snapshot: October 2023

LMS, the UK’s leading conveyancer and panel management specialist, has today released its monthly remortgage snapshot. This month’s update showed: £187.72 average monthly repayment increase for those who remortgaged in October 39% of borrowers increased their loan size in October 41% of those who remortgaged took out a 2-year fixed rate product, the most popular […]
The Promising Prospects and Potential Pitfalls of AI in the Legal Industry

The legal industry, steeped in tradition, precedent, and the intricacies of human interpretation, is witnessing an increasingly apparent integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the digital era progresses. This shift brings about a blend of exciting possibilities and challenges that lie ahead for the legal sector. In this exploration, we’ll delve into the potential benefits […]
Dates for Your Diary – On Point Data Announce November Webinar Schedule

On Point Data has announced a brand-new webinar series to keep conveyancers up-to-date on the ever-changing regulatory landscape this November. On Point Data are committed to changing the dynamic between search provider and conveyancer, aligning themselves with best-in-class service providers to offer a fully rounded search provision which focuses on delivering real value with a […]
Course Considerations: CLC vs. SQE Unpacked

In a previous article we discussed which route to legal qualification might be right for aspiring legal professionals by taking a high-level view of CLC and SQE. In this article we will take a closer look at the qualification routes to see what is required to be successful in each and to consider the differences. […]
Supporting clients with ADHD

In 2023, ‘Neurodiversity’ is a vastly used ‘buzz word’. One internet search will bring up thousands of results and resources. This can leave people feeling overwhelmed with information. In this confusing tangle of information, how can legal professionals simplify this very complex topic and become allies to our neurodivergent clients and co-workers? This article will […]
Bishop & Sewell partners with Thrive Mental Wellbeing for mental health support

Bishop & Sewell have partnered with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, to provide mental health and wellbeing support to its growing team. It has been widely reported that the legal sector is a high-pressure environment in which to work, so it is not surprising that 69% of legal professionals admitted to suffering from poor mental health in […]
London property market achieves balanced transaction levels in inner boroughs

New research has revealed that the London market is back in balance with both inner and outer London helping to drive market performance. Foxtons analysed sales volumes across each borough of London over the last year, dissecting the market by inner and outer boroughs, to see how the capital is faring following the previous pandemic […]
Over half of mortgage searches extend beyond 30 Years – statistics reveal

Following analysis of its October mortgage market statistics, Twenty7tec has revealed that more than half of all mortgage searches on its platform are for terms of 30 years or more. Additionally, demand for 40+ years has doubled in the last two years: 11.8% (December 2021) up to 22.02% (October 2023). Twenty7tec CEO James Tucker stated […]