Checkboard proud to announce partnership with HW Conveyancing Searches

Checkboard is pleased to announce a new partnership with HW Conveyancing Searches. HW Conveyancing Searches are the leading search company for the South Coast with clients from The New Forest through to West Sussex. They pride themselves on their local firm-style customer service and quality reports based on experience in Land Charges for many decades. […]
Practice guide update: Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)

Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19) Page summary: How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19). Change made: A new version of form RXC has been published and sections 3.1.1. and 8 of this guide have been amended to reflect the changes […]
Over 1200 conveyancers sign up to TA6 consultation

The Law Society of England and Wales have confirmed over 1200 conveyancers have registered to take part in the upcoming Property Information Form TA6 consultation launched in response to the backlash from the profession following its introduction in March of this year. The deadline for registration passed on Friday 16th August. The conveyancing profession hit […]
Seasonal drop for the first time in 18 years

The average price of property coming to the market for sale sees a seasonal drop of 1.5 per cent this month (-£5,708) to £367,785. New seller asking prices have fallen in the month of August for the past 18 years, and the size of this month’s drop is in line with the long-term average. The […]
Are conveyancers prepared for Labour’s home building programme?

Conveyancers must be prepared to manage the additional workload brought by the Labour government’s house building targets as new figures show a continued decrease in the number of firms undertaking conveyancing work in England and Wales. The warning comes from from property data company Search Acumen whose latest Conveyancing Market Tracker shows a 3% reduction […]
HSBC UK follows Nationwide and Lloyds as they join forces with OPDA for a more streamlined mortgage process

The nation’s largest bank has joined the Open Property Data Association in a bid to improve the homebuying process for customers through data sharing after two of it’s competitors signed with the trade association earlier this year. HSBC UK has joined forces with the Open Property Data Association(OPDA), which was founded last year, hot on […]
Inflation has risen for the first time this year

UK inflation has risen to 2.2 per cent in the 12 months to July, meaning this is the first increase of this year and taking it back above the Bank of England target. Inflation is up from the two per cent figure that was recorded in May and June, and is the first time inflation has risen since […]
Downsizing could unlock half a million in cash for empty nesters

Empty nesters could see a boost to their bank accounts if they downsize, according to recent data that indicates homeowners of five-bedroom properties could unlock half a million in cash if they trade in for a three bedroomed property instead. New analysis from the UK property website Rightmove reveals cash-equity release opportunities for those ready to […]
Back with a bang – British Conveyancing Awards 2025

The British Conveyancing Awards 2025 formally opens for entries today as the countdown begins to crown the individuals and businesses who contribute to the success of the conveyancing profession. Organisers Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer, are delighted to welcome back Groundsure as the Headline Sponsor the event, which will again be hosted at 8 […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer: Every day is a school day

Even having thirty five years’ experience, it is still the case that every day is a school day! There is no way we can know everything about conveyancing. And then we have the clients. Google is a wonderful thing if used correctly but many clients look up what an indemnity policy may be and end […]