tmGroup acquires Veya to reduce fall-throughs and speed up property transactions.
tmGroup, a leading provider of property data and technology solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Veya, an innovative title deed analysis and early warning platform. This strategic acquisition comes quickly after the business recently announced the launch of its new brand strategy, identity, and website, marking yet another significant milestone in the company’s […]
Top 10 tips for purchasing the right conveyancing software
As a conveyancer you’re probably receiving a large number of emails from legal tech suppliers promising to make your life easier, keep you compliant and mitigate your firm’s risk. New products are arriving on the market at breakneck speed and the choices can be overwhelming. It might be beneficial to take a breath and think […]
SOS Legal and Linetime unite to enhance enterprise law firm solutions
Leading providers of legal practice management software, SOS Legal and Linetime, have recently joined forces, bringing together two of the legal technology industry’s most trusted providers under the single SOS brand. This move marks a new chapter in delivering innovative, efficient, and comprehensive legal technology solutions to enterprise law firms. By combining development expertise and […]
Reforms could strip councils of their say on large or contentious planning applications
The planning and infrastructure bill could see councillors stripped of powers to block building projects in an effort to increase planning capacity and deliver on the 1.5m promised new homes in this Parliament. The Times reported over the weekend deputy prime minister Angela Rayner will include the plans to prevent councillors from blocking development of […]
FCA to support home ownership with lending rules flexibility
Lenders could relax stress testing rules in an effort to improve access to mortgages as interest rates fall. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reminding lenders of flexibility in their mortgage rules as the current market approach to interest rate stress testing could ‘unduly restricting access to otherwise affordable mortgages’ says the regulator. The FCA […]
Lessons in logbooks; how Ireland is looking to the UK for inspiration
The Irish government is considering how might digitise its property market and is looking to the experiences of England and Wales as it begins its journey; inviting property professionals from the UK to present to the Oireachtas (Parliamentary) Committee on the Digitisation of the Property Market. Professor Stewart Brymer and Nigel Walley, CEO of property […]
96% of leaders are confident in their firm’s ability to comply with evolving AML regulations – report
96% of leaders are confident in their firm’s ability to comply with evolving anti-money laundering (AML) regulations but acknowledge staying up to date, ensuring staff are trained, and property completing client due diligence remain key compliance pain points. Despite a raft of firms being fines in recent weeks the inaugural UK Midsize Law Firm Priorities […]
Government outline key priorities for HM Land Registry
Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Matthew Pennycook MP has written to the Chair of HM Land Registry Board to outline the government’s expectations for the body as it ramps up activity to deliver on its manifesto promise of 1.5m new homes in this Parliament. In a letter to Neil Sachdev, Chair […]
Legal sector continues to grow despite rising costs – The Law Society
Law firms saw steady growth in 2024, according to the Law Society’s new Financial Benchmarking Survey. The research shows that the legal sector remains resilient even in uncertain times, providing stability and contributing to the UK economy and overall prosperity. Law firms’ average earnings grew by 6.1% last year. While earnings are still growing, the […]
Life in the law – have your say before 21st March 2025
Podcast host David Opie is joined by CEO of the charity LawCare, Elizabeth Rimmer, to discuss their latest “Life in the Law” surveys which are now open for completion until Friday 21st March. LawCare supports and promotes mental health and wellbeing across the legal services sector. They have 2 main focuses. Their first is in […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Mirror mirror on the wall
I am finding this month more stressful already than I had anticipated, and I am not sure if it is just me and the ongoing weariness, but it also feels harder than the previous SDLT holiday – and how ridiculous is the use of the word ‘holiday’! Nothing feels less like a holiday! So I […]
A day in the life of a conveyancer in the lead-up to the Stamp Duty change
The days leading up to a major legislative change in the property sector are always intense, but the looming Stamp Duty changes set to take effect on 1st April have created a flurry of activity across the industry. As a property lawyer, I have seen first-hand the pressures this has placed on clients and conveyancers […]
Best practices for managing SDLT changes and beyond: a roadmap for long-term efficiency
This blog is part two in a topical series designed to help conveyancers beat the SDLT rush – brought to you by the team behind Orbital Residential. Missed the first one? Find it here. With the 1 April 2025 SDLT deadline looming, conveyancing firms face an urgent need to adapt to increased demand and operational […]
