The compliance burden: How smaller firms can compete without burning out
You don’t need a large or dedicated compliance team to stay ahead. Here’s how smaller or solo conveyancers can meet regulatory demands without drowning in admin. Big expectations, lean teams Regulators don’t lower the bar just because your firm is small. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or running a five-person team, your AML obligations, audit […]
The who’s who of digital conveyancing: meet the characters defining the process
In basic terms, the act of conveyancing is the transfer of ownership, or other dealings in respect of rights in land. Yet, as anyone involved in this area of property law knows, the conveyancing process is multi-faceted and requires many individuals to get the job done. The adoption of technology in order to assist in […]
Land registration: Practice guides
Personal insolvency (PG34) Page summary: Find the effect of entries made in the register of title against a land owner who is subject to bankruptcy or insolvency (practice guide 34). Change made: Section 3.5 has been updated to clarify what ‘realises the interest’ means in section 283A(3)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986 and further to […]
The five biggest drawbacks of not using legal AI in your law firm
AI isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about improving the quality of legal work, reducing burnout, and enhancing profitability. From legal research to case law summarisation and litigation support, AI is already proving its value. In this webinar, we’ll break down five of the biggest drawbacks of not using Legal AI and why ignoring this technology could […]
LEAP’s 10-step guide to starting your own law firm
LEAP has created a step-by-step guide covering everything you need to create your own law firm, including innovative ideas and features to optimise business growth and productivity for longevity. The steps include: Choosing the right software Creating a business plan Creating a budget Establishing a billing and fee structure Marketing your law firm, and more… […]
Demand is up and buyer choice is at a 10-year high, says Rightmove
Rightmove’s latest House Price Index shows a 3% increase in buyer demand compared to this time last year, along with a decade-high level of homes for sale. Data from the largest monthly sample of housing market activity reveals a ‘resilient’ buyer picture, with the highest number of sales agreed since March 2022 – 6% higher […]
Guidance on pre-contract enquiries published to tackle home buying delays
A new guidance document outlining recommendations on what might constitute unnecessary enquiries has been published; with its authors keen to point out the content is a first version and it is open to further refinement and comment. Guidance for Raising Appropriate Conveyancing Enquiries, or GRACE for short, has been pulled together by Vicki Redman of […]
Industry welcomes Spending Review plan of £39 billion for affordable homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that £39 billion will be allocated to building social and affordable housing in England over the next decade. The announcement came as part of the government’s Spending Review 2025, which sets out the government’s plans to invest in Britain’s renewal and deliver its Plan for Change. Alongside the £39 billion […]
Material information form ‘on pause’ after NTSELAT guidance withdrawal
The Law Society will pause its work on the material information form it planned to accompany the updated TA6 sixth edition due out in the Autumn. Speaking at the Bold Legal Conference Law Society Vice President Mark Evans said the withdrawal of the National Trading Standards Estate and Lettings Agents Team’s (NTSELAT) material information guidance […]
‘Urgent need’ for enhanced accountability and responsiveness when it comes to complaints – LSCP
There is an ‘urgent need’ for enhanced accountability and responsiveness across the legal services sector when it comes to providing clients with both information about redress and complaint, and handling complaints about services provided. A survey conducted by the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LCSP) has identified 46% of the Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO) investigations found poor […]
HMLR data pilot is ‘important step’ towards streamlining conveyancing process
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has launched a pilot scheme to investigate how improving access to key property datasets held by local authorities can benefit the home buying and selling process. Writing in its newsletter, HMLR said the initiative ‘marks an important step toward modernising property data access, improving transaction times, and streamlining the conveyancing process’. […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Conveyancers do it on social media
I attended a very interesting conference in the middle of last week. It took place in a lovely venue in Regents Park. Although you would not expect the weather to make a difference as to how good a conference is, I have to say that the presence of sunshine really helped – sitting in a […]
The evolving threat of identity fraud
In this episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie welcomes Gavin Burton, Co-founder and trainer at Beruku Knowledge, to discuss the evolving threats of identity fraud, deep fakes, and artificial intelligence in the legal sector. With a distinguished 26-year career in the Metropolitan Police, Gavin led a specialised team focused on ID fraud, […]
