Land registration: Practice guides (PG42 and PG62)
Upgrading the class of title (PG42) Page summary: How to apply for the class of title to a registered estate to be upgraded (practice guide 42). Change made: Section 3.2.2 has been amended to clarify our practice on upgrading a qualified title after the passage of a set period of time. Time updated: 6:00am, 6 […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – ‘Hold please caller, so I can do my job’ – Part 4
After a very disrupted day, a call comes in that takes priority. If you missed what happened earlier, catch up with parts one, two and three. 2.30pm: A level of calm descends as staff settle down to work. All completions are done; we hope that all buyers have collected their keys without any issues and we […]
Cutting stress in conveyancing: Hidden triggers and practical solutions
Conveyancing is among the most high-pressure fields in law. Tight deadlines, exacting clients, and a constantly evolving regulatory landscape create an environment where stress and burnout are all too common. As Mental Health Awareness Week highlights, prioritising wellbeing is not just a personal necessity, but a critical business imperative for conveyancing firms. Uncovering hidden stress […]
Government announces ‘biggest shake-up to home buying process in country’s history’
The government has unveiled proposals for ‘the biggest shake-up to the home buying system in this country’s history’, calling the current process ‘chaotic’ and ‘a barrier to home ownership’. In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said the proposals will ‘speed up the sluggish housing market’ with a […]
Legal sector faces ‘turning point’ as more than half anticipate leaving their role within five years due to overload and burnout
The legal sector faces a turning point as more than half of people responding to a survey on their mental health and wellbeing said they anticipated leaving their role within the next five years. A third said they anticipated leaving the legal sector completely, with the normalisation of overworking playing a sizeable role in high […]
Law Society to work with SRA to clarify impact of Mazur ruling; CLC is ‘quite clear’ on outcome for conveyancers
The Law Society of England and Wales has said it will work with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to provide clarity to practitioners on the impact of the the Mazur ruling on regulated professions, while the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has reassured firms that it is ‘quite clear’ on the position of non-licensed individuals […]
Conveyancing Foundation announces highlights for Wellbeing at Work Week
The Conveyancing Foundation has announced details of its inaugural Wellbeing at Work Week, which runs from 6th to 10th October. The initiative, which comes as LawCare’s survey reveals half of legal professionals are considering leaving the sector due to the toll on their health, will champion mental health and overall wellbeing across the property industry. […]
PEXA appoints experienced conveyancer Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships
Property exchange platform PEXA has announced the appointment of Rob Hosier as head of conveyancer relationships, following the launch of the full PEXA platform, including Sale & Purchase, to the UK market. Hosier brings over 18 years of experience in the conveyancing sector to the role, including working as a conveyancer at Loosemores Solicitors. He […]
RLBA welcomes new members as property logbook registrations grow
The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has welcomed logbook providers HOP and Block Manager as members, taking the number of organisations in the trade association and self-regulatory body to eight, with the number of registered and compliant property logbooks standing at around half a million. RLBA champions the potential role of residential logbooks in residential property […]