Credas and Dezrez complete first transaction using new Property Compliance Wallet
Credas Technologies, the UK leader in identity verification, today announced that its Compliance Wallet has completed its first live transaction in partnership with Dezrez, the UK’s leading supplier of software and conveyancing solutions to estate agents. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the evolution of property compliance. The Credas Compliance Wallet is a world-first […]
Time to exchange now 123 days – up two days in a year
The average time to exchange in the UK is now 123 days, or 4.1 months, new data from property analytics company TwentyCi has revealed. After a reaching a peak of 4.3 months in 2022, the average time taken to exchange dropped to four months in 2023 and 2024. The time has now crept back up to […]
Leasehold campaigners ‘deeply disappointed’ by govt failure to act on reform
The National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) said it is “deeply disappointed” that the government has failed to publish the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Bill prior to Christmas. Leaseholders face yet another Christmas in limbo, the campaigners said, left in the dark and “facing uncertainty that is both crippling and disheartening.” Linz Darlington, managing director of lease […]
Government launches consultations on rentcharges and mandatory adoption on private estates
Two consultations on reforms to leasehold and private estate management have been launched as the government puts the hastily passed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 into action. Earlier this year, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) raised the issue of a ‘double whammy’ for homebuyers on private estates, with many new build developments passing the […]
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law
The landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which the government says is at the heart of its plans to build 1.5 million new homes, has received Royal Assent. The “seismic” planning reforms contained within the act will remove blockages and delays in the planning system to accelerate the construction of tens of thousands of new homes […]
Conveyancing Task Force urges govt to adopt ‘legally sound’ reforms following MHCLG meeting
The Conveyancing Task Force (CTF), a group of conveyancers and law firms formed in response to the governments proposed home buying and selling reforms, has issued a comprehensive response to the consultation on reforms, which was submitted following a meeting with representatives from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The CTF says […]
Mazur response a key focus for CILEx Regulation, as it sets out 2026 corporate plan
CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) has set out its priorities for the coming year, and said its focus will be on securing litigation rights for legal executives following “the massive upset” caused by the Mazur judgment. Writing in its 2026 plan, the regulator said it had been “working tirelessly to communicate with the regulated communities, Stakeholders, […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – In which Mr Deeds learns the error of his ways
It was a cold and bitter Christmas Eve; the lamps along Chancery Lane glimmered like stars, and snow glistened on the pavement. Mr Deeds, solicitor and administer of oaths, was hunched over his ledgers and files. Mr Deeds was a thin man with a pinched nose and a miserable disposition. His days were measured not […]
Tech predictions for 2026: Accelerated adoption, streamlined tech stacks, and more soft-skills in legal work
Property tech company Search Acumen says 2026 will see an accelerated adoption of AI and technology in the legal sector, especially in property law, driven by government innovation and investment. As AI and digital tools become more sophisticated and comprehensive, law firms will streamline their subscriptions to one or two essential products, the company says, […]
Why understanding property data is crucial for faster property transactions
As the property industry digitises, the spotlight is firmly on the importance of accurate and reliable property data to streamline processes. Landmark explains why understanding data’s pivotal role is not just beneficial, it’s essential for transforming property transactions and ensuring a smoother journey for all parties. The value of property transactions data Data lies at the heart […]