Housing targets increased to get Britain building again
An overhaul of the planning system has been announced today, as government sets out tough decisions necessary to fix the foundations and grow the economy. All councils in England are to be given new, mandatory housing targets to pave the way to deliver 1.5 million more homes – tackling the most acute housing crisis in […]
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner set to announce sweeping changes to planning system
The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner is set to announce sweeping changes to the planning system in England today, as part of the Government’s drive to build 1.5 million new homes. The Local Government Association, who represent a total of 317 councils in the country, have called for the new government to […]
LMS Introduces Panel Builder: A Bespoke Panel Solution
LMS, the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing services, is excited to introduce Panel Builder, a flexible solution that allows introducers to hand-pick law firms and create their own bespoke panel. Utilising LMS’s extensive law firm reach, Panel Builder is the ultimate conveyancing connectivity tool for introducers. If an introducer wishes to work with a specific […]
LEAP launches AI-powered tool to speed up the identification and creation of legal documents
LEAP, the global provider of legal practice management solutions, announces the launch of Generator, a cutting-edge enhancement that further builds on the software providers suite of AI-powered tools. The latest innovation transforms the document creation process, revolutionising how lawyers interact with templates and drives efficiency across law firms. Gareth Walker, CEO, LEAP UK, comments “This […]
Introducing Checkboard
Supporting conveyancers now and in the future In the fast-paced world of property transactions, efficiency and reliability are paramount. At Checkboard, we are committed to supporting those who work in the conveyancing process by streamlining processes and making things more efficient for all parties involved. Our mission is to simplify elements of the property journey […]
Two thirds of Brits don’t feel confident that new government will meet house building target
Close to two thirds of British residents are not confident that the new Government can meet its targets for homebuilding during the next five years. According to new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 57 per cent of people are NOT confident that government targets for house building will be met. In […]
Firm makes it’s mark with £12.5M acquisition in the West Midlands
A growing listed legal services consolidator Knights has acquired a full service firm in the West Midlands for £12.5m. The acquisition of Thursfields, who have offices in Birmingham, Kidderminster, Solihull and Worcester has added over 100 new employees to the legal conglomerate and has enabled Knights to make it’s mark on the West Midlands. Recently, […]
Study reveals which local authorities have the lowest priced newly built housing
A new study has found that Erewash, Derbyshire has the lowest median price for newly built housing out of all local authorities in England and Wales. Home insurance broker One Sure Insurance analysed data from the Office for National Statistics to determine which local authorities had the lowest median price for all types of newly […]
LSB annual report shows progress in driving up standards and ensuring regulation increases public trust
The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (PDF). The report describes the LSB’s work to ensure regulation contributes to reshaping legal services to better meet the needs of society. The LSB has also produced a summary version of the report (PDF). Some key projects […]
