Osprey’s latest podcast highlights how law firms can build high performing teams
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s informative podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It features a conversation with a leading UK employment lawyer and CEO of Doyle Clayton, Tina Wisener. In episode 17 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, […]
What modern clients want from their conveyancer (and what they don’t)
The next generation of property buyers and sellers have very different expectations, and they’re not afraid to shop around. Are you meeting them? Clients are changing – fast Millennials and Gen Z are now a significant part of the home-buying market. These generations grew up with online banking, mobile apps, and 24/7 access to services. […]
CON29DW: Understanding NAVs
CON29DW: Understanding NAVs A DWSN webinar – supporting the profession Thursday, 22 May 2025 10.00am – 10.30am Register here In the water industry, NAVs stand for New Appointments and Variations. NAVs are limited companies that provide water and/or sewerage services to customers in a specific geographic area, often a new development or area not previously served by […]
Government claims planning reforms will boost economy by £7.5 billion
The reforms outlined in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will boost the economy by up to £7.5 billion over the next decade, according to a government impact assessment. Among the largest direct monetary benefits identified by the assessment is a £157 million saving in planning costs, which the report says will benefit the small, micro […]
Updated Standards to waive early repayment charges in some cases – Equity Release Council
Early repayment fees for equity release customers who move in with relatives for the purposes of long term care will be waived in an update to Equity Release Council (ERC) standards clarifying the position. The updated version of its Standards and a new Customer Charter have been published by the in an effort to ‘set best […]
Build strong communities to enhance wellbeing in legal practice
The legal sector is being encouraged to focus on mental health and wellbeing this month, with this week marking Wellbeing Week in Law, and Mental Health Awareness Week beginning on the 12th May. Awareness weeks offer a prompt to pause and reflect on the issue at hand, and when it comes to our health there’s […]
Geovation announces 20th cohort for its property tech accelerator programme
The Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry backed startup initiative Geovation has announced the 20th cohort for its accelerator programme, which is designed to support entrepreneurs bringing property technology solutions to market. Since it was established 15 years ago, Geovation has supported over 150 startups with a collective value of £300 million, 75% of which […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Would you want this client?
I come back to one of my favourite topics this week – fees! Here is an outline of a telephone conversation I had with a prospective client this week Client: Hello; you wanted me to call you so that you could discuss the costs and the services you can provide so go ahead, tell me […]
