Land registration: Practice guides
Adverse possession of registered land (PG4) Page summary: Guidance about adverse possession of registered land. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 4). Change made: Section 10 has been amended to clarify that a fee is currently payable for an application to remove an entry by way of an alteration of the register. Time updated: 6:00am, 23 […]
Property and ID data sharing a step closer with new legislation
The legislative framework required to share property and identification details between all parties in the transaction has moved a step closer as the Data (Use and Access) Bill receives royal assent. With applications across healthcare, planning, utilities, property and ID the Data (Use and Access) Act is wide-ranging. Described as a ‘key driver for change’ […]
Are some firms seeing AML fines as just a ‘cost of doing business’?
The Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) has spent much of 2025 levying increasingly sizeable fines on law firms that have failed to comply with their regulatory responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations. In recent weeks we have seen fines of £120,000, £80,000 and £64,000 for non-compliance over numerous years with the SRA’s Codes of Conduct and […]
LSB survey finds higher prices, but availability of remote services offers greater choice
New research from the Legal Services Board (LSB) reveals the price of legal services is rising, but the transparency of the prices offered is improving and consumers are benefitting from more services being made available remotely. The Prices of Individual Legal Services in England and Wales looks at five commonly used legal services: conveyancing, divorce, power […]
Government shares details of new mortgage guarantee scheme
The government has shared details of its new mortgage guarantee scheme, which is set to be launched in July. Mortgages offered through the scheme will enable eligible first-time buyers and home movers to buy a home with a deposit as low as 5%. Eligibility criteria has not yet been defined. The scheme will be permanently available with the […]
RICS welcomes infrastructure strategy, as government shares details of 10-year plan
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has welcomed the 10-year infrastructure strategy announced by the government, as more details of the plan were shared by chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones. Speaking in the House of Commons, Jones said the plan will bring together economic infrastructure such as transport, energy and waste together […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Can I get an update on that?
I can think of no other job where there are so many constant and almost never-ending requests for updates. And when we get asked for an update, whether it be from the estate agents, the other solicitor or the client, we tend to have stock phrases. We write/say such things as: “Waiting on the seller’s […]
Why Upfront Information and Material Information Matter More Than Ever
As pressure mounts on the property industry to improve transparency and reduce delays, the importance of Upfront Information (UFI) and Material Information (MI) has never been clearer. With recent headlines highlighting confusion and concern over the removal of key guidance, the need for clarity and consistency is more urgent than ever. Join Travis Scholes, Commercial Director at LMS and a panel […]
Sales progression, chain management, and the road ahead
David Opie hosts the latest episode of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast, featuring guest Nick Huntley, Commercial Director at Rello. With extensive experience across estate agency, property portals, and conveyancing technology, Nick offers a wealth of knowledge on sales progression and chain management. The discussion explores Rello’s innovative approach to streamlining home-moving transactions, combining experienced professionals with […]