LSB emphasises ongoing oversight and engagement to drive regulatory improvements
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the performance of legal regulators. Speaking at a recent meeting, LSB Chief Executive Craig Westwood outlined the Board’s approach leading up to the next regulatory performance assessment. Westwood emphasised that, beyond formal assessments, the LSB is actively working with regulators to drive improvements. This […]
The Future of Environmental Searches: Groundsure’s Next-Gen Commercial Product Suite is Here
At Groundsure, we’re always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible in environmental searches. That’s why we’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our next-generation commercial product suite. Designed to raise the bar in environmental searches, this new suite introduces Siteview, a game-changing search product, alongside completely reimagined versions of Screening and Review. This is […]
‘Next-generation’ of commercial searches launched
Environmental search and data provider Groundsure have launched what they are describing as a series of next-generation commercial search products ‘designed to set new standards in environmental searches’. The newly launched suite, which includes revised Screening and Review searches, also introduces a brand new search – Siteview. “Our new commercial product suite embodies Groundsure’s commitment […]
‘Vital’ consumers remain confident in the property market as mortgage approval numbers released
It is ‘vital’ consumers remain optimistic about property market momentum as an expected fall in net borrowing in February compared to January has been reported in the latest Bank of England (BoE) Money and Credit report. Net borrowing decreased £900m in February having risen £800m in January 2025. The result is the annual growth rate […]
Sixth iteration of BASPI released
The sixth iteration of the Buying dataset, known as BASPI, has been published by trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors, including The Conveyancing Association.The updates include tweaks to existing questions and new ones focused on electric charging points, flat roofs on properties, energy-efficiency retrofitting activity, and further information […]
Stress ‘notably higher’ in legal services compared with other professions
With National Stress Awareness Month starting today (1st April) a new report has identified the legal sector reporting ‘notably higher stress levels compared to other professional services,’ calling on employers to do more to help balance the responsibilities of family life alongside demanding careers. The recently published Modern Families Index (MFI) 2025: Legal Sector Report […]
Planning decisions taking over a year in some places
The average time it takes for planning for decisions is over a year in some of the worst performing planning authorities, no doubt denting efforts by the government to build the promised 1.5m new homes this Parliament. Richmondshire Local Planning Authority, Brecon Beacons National Park, South Somerset, and Stockton-on-Tees are taking in excess of 12 […]
Transforming Conveyancing; a faster, smarter approach
For years, the UK property market has faced one persistent challenge: the slow and often frustrating conveyancing process. Lengthy delays, unclear communication, and high fall-through rates have made buying and selling property more stressful than it needs to be. The average UK property transaction takes around 16–20 weeks to complete, with many taking even longer […]
