How to achieve a 100% completion rate on Safe Harbour verification
The regulatory landscape is changing, but one thing remains the same: HM Land Registry’s Safe Harbour standard for identity verification. Safe Harbour is at the forefront of preventing property fraud through enhanced identity verification, but it’s also a sign of trustworthiness and reliability for conveyancers. Meeting it is straightforward – it simply requires scanning the […]
‘Under-served’ consumers to receive lending boost under new FCA mortgage plans
First-time buyers, the self-employed and later-life lenders could get a step-up onto the housing ladder under plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this week. The regulator has shared its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market in its Mortgage Rule Review Feedback statement and Roadmap for 2026, which sets out how it plans […]
After a steady 2025, Halifax predicts a housing market of modest growth in 2026
The UK housing market performed broadly in line with expectations over the last year despite fluctuations triggered by stamp duty changes, Halifax says in its end of year review. Although forecasts are uncertain against an unsteady economic backdrop, the lender believes house prices will continue to rise modestly and affordability will ease slightly. As we […]
Cryptocurrency to be regulated under plans to bring it in line with financial services
Cryptocurrency is to become regulated as the government says it plans to make the UK a “global destination for digital assets and attract more investment.” The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed rules for regulating the sector following the legislation laid out in Parliament on Monday. Cryptocurrency firms will need to register with […]
Property market ‘settling’ and ‘strengthening’, estate agents suggest in latest insight report
There is evidence the usual decline in new property market activity ahead of Christmas started a little earlier this year, ahead of the much anticipated November budget. The uncertainty surrounding tax increases and the potential introduction of stamp duty relief left many prospective home movers waiting to see what the outcome would be, according to […]
What could 2026 bring for residential conveyancers?
The residential conveyancing sector is evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing client expectations. Here, the team at Landmark Information Group explore the challenges and opportunities facing conveyancers in 2026, highlighting key trends emerging from the company’s latest market research that could shape the year ahead. Opportunities for conveyancers in 2026 AI and […]