Ambitious roadmap or covering old ground? Industry reacts to HMLR’s Strategy 2025+
Last week, HM Land Registry set out its ambitions for 2025 and beyond in a strategy it says will deliver better services and create a faster, less stressful property market, centred around the use of data and a push towards digital transformation. Strategy 2025+ commits to a series of key milestones, including the use of […]
Reeves backtracks on LLPs as chancellor sets the scene for tax increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has is reported to be watering down plans to raise tax through the imposition of of a national insurance equivalent levy on limited liability partnerships. First reported in The Times, it had been suggested efforts to raise revenue could include a new charge on LLPs which are not currently subject to national […]
Law Society seeks member feedback for home buying and selling consultation response
The Law Society has launched a survey of members seeking views on the government’s home buying and selling consultations, with the opportunity to take part in focus groups to help inform the Society’s responses. The Law Society website is hosting the survey, and is encouraging responses from members and the wider legal sector. The survey […]
Early bird deadline for British Conveyancing Awards 2026 entry tonight
The British Conveyancing Awards returns in 2026 to recognise and celebrate the work of conveyancers up and down the country, at a brand new venue in Manchester. Organised by the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer, the awards welcomes back Groundsure as Headline Sponsor, with entries encouraged from individuals, firms and organisations who play their part in […]
SRA ‘concerned by continued non-compliance’ with source of funds checks
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has reviewed ‘a substantial body of data’ for a thematic review of source of funds and wealth compliance, and says it is ‘concerned by the continued levels of non-compliance’. Data gathered through proactive supervision work over three years has consistently shown that compliance with source of funds requirements remains a […]
LeO reveals ‘significant rise’ in demand for help, with conveyancing receiving most complaints
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has released its annual complaints data and insight for 2024/25, which reveals an increase in demand for help that has continued to rise significantly in the first half of 2025/26. Residential conveyancing topped the lists of complaints in all areas, including highest volume of complaints accepted, largest incidences of evidence of […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – We’re 100% faithful (to our clients)
I have to admit that I have been addicted to the recent Celebrity Traitors series. I like the non-celebrity version and have watched all of the series so far. When chatting to my friend about writing this column, she likened it to being a traitor in that I walk among you, but you don’t know. […]
How do law firms choose the right technology for their business?
With the growth and consolidation within legal technology it can be a minefield for firms to navigate how to choose the best technology for their business which both serves them now and supports with their future plans. Even experienced professionals can find the balance between investment, efficiency and compliance challenging. Its a topic on which […]