New report on title solution launched by NAVRO

NAVRO ART

A report on title software solution has been launched by NAVRO aiming to provide a new approach to one of the ‘most time-consuming stages in the conveyancing process.’ ART, an automated report on title solution, can review key documents such as Leases, Title Registers, and Searches, including over 350 councils with more to come said […]

We’re delighted to welcome Amanda Giles to Move Reports

We’re thrilled to announce that Amanda Giles has joined Move Reports as our new Director – New Build! With over 20 years’ experience in the property industry-including 9 years in property searches and the last 4 years focused on the new build sector-Amanda brings a wealth of expertise, insight, and leadership to the team. Having […]

Osprey Approach enters new era with largest investment to date

Osprey Approach, a leading independent provider of cloud-based legal practice management software, has published its latest product release which is part of its new era – its most significant investment yet for empowering law firms with smarter, more connected technology. This release builds on the transformation which began in Q3 of 2024, when Osprey launched its […]

Demand picks up as housing market boosted by relaxed affordability assessments

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The Halifax has helped 3,000 extra buyers to market thanks to relaxed affordability assessments, with around a third of those now able to access mortgages first-time buyers. ‘The market’s resilience continues to stand out and, after a brief slowdown following the spring stamp duty changes, mortgage approvals and property transactions have both picked up, with […]

BoE credit survey shows increase in mortgage demand

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The latest Credit Conditions Survey from the Bank of England shows an increase in demand for secured lending for both house purchase and remortgaging in Q2. Lenders said they expect the demand for remortgaging to continue into Q3, but expected demand for house purchase borrowing to decrease. The survey is based on changes reported by […]

Judiciary has ‘work to do’ to achieve diversity

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The government has released the latest official statistics related to the diversity of the judiciary, prompting the president of the Law Society of England and Wales to call for ‘significant progress to level the playing field’. The data, which covers legal professions, new appointments and current post-holders for the last 12 months, shows an overall […]

What does modernising property transactions really mean for conveyancers?

Property Data Trust Framework

The government’s pledge to modernise the home moving process has captured industry attention but what does it really mean for conveyancers, and how will it impact day-to-day legal practice? For many conveyancers, change can feel like something detached from the practicalities of daily caseloads and an unwelcome distraction. But as digital transformation of property transactions […]