Modernising the conveyancing process – A utopian ideal?
The Land Registry is making strides to improve the UK property industry through digitisation. However, for some professionals, including Kevin Johnson, Director of On Point Data, this push, while well-intentioned, doesn’t go far enough in tackling the sector’s most entrenched challenges. In April, HM Land Registry Chief Executive Simon Hayes published a blog, ‘Building the […]
Disappointment amid latest inflation figures – experts react
Property industry reaction to the latest ONS Consumer Price Inflation index is subdued, but would-be homebuyers are being urged not to lose hope. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.5% in the 12 months to April 2025, up from 2.6% in the 12 months to March. Owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4.1% in […]
Highest buyer demand since 2022, with 437,000 sales agreed this year
Figures from property data specialists TwentyEA, gathered by real-time tracking of over 99% of property listings, reveal that buyer demand is 7% higher than this time last year. Demand is highest in the North West, which saw year-on-year growth of 12% across the region, followed by Wales with 10%. Increases were seen across all price […]
New guidance document on pre-contract enquiries set to be published
A new guidance outlining recommendations on what should and should not be included in pre-contract enquiries is to be published. The document has been produced by Vicki Redman of Swiitch (working with other conveyancers from other firms) in response to an increase in what is described as ‘wholly inappropriate’ enquiries. 66% of respondents to the […]
Understanding the risks of using AI – and how an AI policy can help protect law firms
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers incredible potential for the legal sector. So much so, it’s already becoming part of daily practice. But as adoption grows, so too do the risks. Without clear oversight, AI can expose law firms to serious legal, ethical and regulatory issues. As such, an AI policy isn’t just a box-ticking exercise – […]