Podcast series from Landmark explores planning trends and impact of reforms
Landmark Information Group has shared the first two podcasts in a series of three, which explore trends in planning applications and data-driven decision making, amongst other topics. The first podcast explores trends in planning applications, drawing on 2024 application data, along with the impact and potential future trends as a result of legislative changes such […]
Latest Osprey podcast highlights how firms can build financial resilience for long-term gains
Osprey Approach’s latest episode in its Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It features Tom Blandford, a leading authority on law firms’ financial resilience, who shares his knowledge on how to build a financially resilient law firm by managing cash flow, […]
Year-on-year sales data shows increase in demand and signals ‘buoyant’ market
TwentyEA’s analysis of the property market in Q2 shows a 7% year-on-year rise in demand. The property tech’s CEO warns ‘systemic issues’ may yet lead to a cool-off, but others believe the market will remain ‘buoyant’. The report, which is based on factual and real-time property sales data, shows that demand, supply and sales are […]
CLC member calls for CMA to turn its attention to material information, with ‘a couple of hefty fines’
Following the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has investigated seven major housing developers in relation to the exchange of information regarding their properties, members of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers are urging the authority to turn its attention to prioritising upfront material information (MI). The call comes after the CLC’s annual industry roundtable […]
New Aconveyancing MD Ben Davidson will focus on ‘reducing strain’ for conveyancers
Aconveyancing has appointed Ben Davidson as its new managing director, a move the firm says signals ‘a bold new chapter of strategic growth and operational leadership’. Davidson said his new role will focus on reducing strain between conveyancers and estate agents, with a strong focus on performance. He commented: “I’m excited to be able to get […]
Premium pressure? Why shopping around is vital in the PI insurance market
One of the most consistent concerns I hear from member firms isn’t about regulation, recruitment, or referral fees, it’s about PI insurance. Oddly, it’s the sort of subject that’s rarely discussed openly in forums or events, and yet when you mention it, you quickly find out it’s top of mind for many. That’s particularly the […]
How the conveyancing sector can stay ahead in 2025 and beyond
The first half of 2025 has been a reality check for the conveyancing sector. A post-SDLT deadline environment brought short-term relief, but the challenges beneath the surface haven’t gone away. In fact, they’ve become more pronounced. As we look to the rest of the year, the key question is: are we prepared for what’s next? […]