The crisis in legal aid and how technology can help
Legal aid in England and Wales is at a tipping point. A decade of funding cuts, growing demand, and outdated systems has left the sector struggling to deliver justice to those who need it most. With wait times climbing, providers exiting the profession, and cybersecurity risks on the rise, the legal aid system is buckling […]
How PEXA fits into the UK conveyancing ecosystem: Building confidence in completions
Every conveyancer knows the pressures of completion day. The phones ring nonstop, clients grow anxious, and conveyancers are left juggling uncertainties around funds and paperwork. For too long, the process has been defined by a lack of transparency, reliance on manual checks, and the constant risk of last-minute fall-throughs. PEXA – the world’s first digital […]
Horsham Council seeks judicial review of inspector’s approval for 800 homes
Horsham District Council has begun legal proceedings to challenge a planning inspector’s decision to adhere to the consent of 800 homes on an unallocated greenfield site. The authority argues the ruling contained “significant legal errors” and diminishes confidence in local planning. Background to the scheme The site in question is Horsham Golf and Fitness on […]
SRA clarifies position on Mazur; CLC reiterates ruling ‘has no implications for conveyancing’
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published a statement in response to the fall-out from the High Court Mazur ruling that legal executives cannot conduct litigation, even under supervision from regulated professionals. Following claims that firms were pulling legal executives from casework – including conveyancing and wills and probate – amid concerns about the potential wider […]
Slight dip in house prices ‘reflects stable house market’ – Halifax
The September House Price Index from Halifax shows a decrease of 0.3% in September, compared to a rise of 0.2% in August, with the annual growth up by 1.3%, down from 2.0% in August. The quarterly change shows an increase of 0.4, with the average UK house price now £298,184. The slight monthly dip ‘reflects […]
Conservatives promise £5,000 tax rebate to help young people save for a home
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride has outlined plans to help young people get on the housing ladder with a £5,000 tax rebate which he said would ‘reward work’ and could benefit up to 600,000 young people. In a speech at the Conservative Party Conference on Monday, Sir Stride outlined plans for the ‘first job bonus’, […]
PEXA and Muve team up to drive innovation in conveyancing
Digital property exchange platform PEXA and national conveyancing firm Muve have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the modernisation of the conveyancing process and helping to drive innovation across the sector. The collaboration will see Muve use the PEXA platform for some of its client completions, while enabling both partners to explore how larger […]