Minimise regulatory burdens on conveyancers, Law Society says
The Law Society of England and Wales says it supports home buying and selling reform, but more detail about the government’s proposals is needed, and regulatory burdens on conveyancers should be reduced. In its responses to the government’s consultations on the reforms, which were informed by “extensive consultation” with members, the Law Society said the […]
Conveyancing Association ‘has made clear its support’ for home buying reform – with key safeguards
The Conveyancing Association (CA) says it has “made clear its support” for home buying and selling reform in its responses to the government’s consultations, but warns key safeguards are essential to protect consumers and ensure conveyancing firms can operate sustainably. Safeguards include the need for clearer and earlier provision of property information, but with firm […]
Conveyancer calls for caution around AI usage
A Cheshire-based residential conveyancing specialist is calling for caution as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prominent in property law. Chris Illingworth, partner and head of the conveyancing department at Watsons Solicitors in Warrington (pictured), admits the technology can produce instant results and support efficiency, but says its accuracy is questionable and should not replace professional […]
Why Norway is the wrong blueprint for UK homebuying reform
Senior solicitor Stephen Larcombe, writing on behalf of the Conveyancing Task Force, shares a critique of what he says is “a seductive but fundamentally flawed” comparison with the UK’s housing market. As government attention turns once again to ‘fixing’ the homebuying process, a familiar idea has resurfaced: that the UK should emulate Norway by […]