How can the conveyancing sector better support the overall wellness of conveyancers?
Recently, a strong area of focus has been on wellness, including mental wellbeing. The reality is that conveyancers still have increasing pressures upon them, one of which is the ever-expanding nature of the role. In this article, we will take a look at the increasing demands on conveyancers, how it can affect wellness, and how […]
NLC say the UK Government have ‘gone soft’ following leasehold reform rumours
The National Leasehold Campaign(NLC) have commented on potential leasehold reforms, stating that the government have ‘gone soft’ following proposed reforms around leasehold being ‘quietly axed’. The National Press has suggested that the Treasury will ‘not hold back’ on leasehold reform, but the NLC say that, ‘if the rumours are true, the Treasury and the Prime […]
“What is the impact of ChatGPT and other AI tools on the legal technology industry? How will this develop in 2024? “
The Legal Software Suppliers Association(LSSA) members have posed the question about how useful AI tools can be in the legal industry. They have suggested that there is more to Artificial Intelligence ‘beyond Chat CPT’ and have sought to challenge the mainstream concepts behind the technology. In 2023 many industries saw generative AI take the world […]
Legal Services Board confirms interim leadership arrangements
The Legal Services Board has confirmed its interim leadership arrangements while its Board recruits a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows Matthew Hill’s resignation from the role in January 2024, ahead of his departure at the end of March. The existing three directors will share leadership responsibilities, while continuing in their current roles. Richard […]
‘Material information’ included in new property form
A new TA6 Property Information Form that supports National Trading Standards material information guidance has been released by the Law Society of England and Wales. It includes the information that the National Trading Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) says should be disclosed by estate agents on property listings. NTSELAT guidance advises sellers to contact […]
Leasehold reform “quietly axed” by Treasury
Proposed reforms around leasehold are reported to have been “quietly axed” with retrospective legal action and the knock-on effect on pension funds being cited as reasons for the Treasury withdrawing its support. Housing Minister Michael Gove introduced the legislation in November 2023 shortly after the King’s Speech, describing it as ‘a landmark moment for millions […]
Profession warned to gear up for a surge in market activity
New research from an up-front information platform called Home Sale Pack, reveals that the UK housing market could be set to see a surge in activity, as 82% of current buyers say that now ‘the Spring Budget has come and gone, they plan to ramp up their search for a new home’. Home Sale Pack […]
SRA consults on potential regulation of CILEX students and paralegals
The SRA have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members. The suggested arrangements explain the rules that would apply to CILEX paralegals and students should CILEX’s proposal to re-delegate regulation to us go ahead. CILEX published a consultation on its re-delegation proposals […]
New Trading Standard guidance could cost vendors hundreds
Homeowners could have to spend hundreds of pounds more when selling their home owing to new Trading Standards guidance, a conveyancing solicitor has warned. The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) guidance means homeowners will have to list a whole range of new ‘material information’ ahead of listing the property on the […]
Solution aims to speed up property transactions from ‘hours to minutes’
A new solution to ‘help meet demands for a more streamlined conveyancing process, as well as transparency for clients to easily track the process of their property purchase’ has been launched, claiming to reduce the production of a report on title from hours to minutes. The Automated Report on Title has been launched by Legal […]
A reflection on National Conveyancing Week
As the curtain falls on another successful National Conveyancing Week, I consider the opinions shared over the course of the programme and question, with this renewed sense of togetherness, how we keep that enthusiasm up throughout the year. I was struck by a comment in Monday’s session on Creating a Digital Property Market, noting how […]
Three new Ambassadors and final chance to have your say – The Conveyancing Foundation
Conveyancing charity, The Conveyancing Foundation has announced three new ambassadors have pledged their support to the initiative. AConveyancing’s Natalie Moore and ESTAS founders Simon and Sarah Brown will play their role in ‘enhancing the lives of those in the property industry’, joining existing Ambassadors Rob and Lynne Hailstone of the Bold Legal Group, Elizabeth Rimmer […]
Market conditions, the material information debate, and normalising climate change
The Today’s Conveyancer podcast talks to Chief Operating Officer at environmental data and search provider Groundsure, Malcolm Smith. After nearly 20 years in the sector Malcolm is known to many and in a refreshingly honest discussion, he shares his thoughts on current market conditions, the up front information debate, and normalising climate change advice for […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 25th March 2024
I often think about the ‘good old days’ of conveyancing but this week, I had cause to reflect on something which does illustrate that processes were so much easier in the old days. I have just completed the purchase of a leasehold apartment. I have served the notice on the managing agents and as is […]
