Fast and compliant customer onboarding:10 of our best customer onboarding practices for 2026
More regulation means heavier workload, but don’t stress. With customer onboarding software carrying out those additional tasks, the risk of missing vital steps that could lead to fines for non-compliance is a thing of the past. VSiD has been working alongside the legal and accountancy sectors for over a decade, tailor making efficient and reliable […]
Home buyers favour lawyers over estate agents when it comes to sharing data, survey finds
New research from identity verification provider Credas Technologies has revealed a stark trust gap in the property sector, with just 35% of UK homebuyers saying they trust estate agents with their personal data compared to 75% for law firms. The survey of 1,000 UK consumers found that misuse of data (77%), identity theft (73%), and […]
CLC seeks views on market confidence in first tracker survey of 2026
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has launched its first Quarterly Confidence Tracker for 2026 and is seeking views from the sector. The regulator is running the survey to gauge the current state of the market for home buyers and sellers and establish how it’s changing over time. The CLC is particularly keen to hear view […]
Property duo launch recruitment and consultancy firm to serve sector
Property duo Nicola and Paul Broomham have launched a new recruitment and retention consultancy targeted at the property sector. The husband and wife team say that 2point0 Group, which blends recruitment, consultancy and leadership coaching, will help property businesses to “reduce hiring risk, navigate change, and grow sustainably”. Between them, Nicola and Paul bring over 50 years’ experience across […]
NHBC Standards updated for 2026
New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released the latest edition of its standards. The NHBC standards inform builders and developers of the technical and performance standards required by new homes registered with NHBC. Updated annually, the NHBC says the standards support builders and developers to deliver high quality new homes and that they are “rigorously reviewed to […]
Navigating compliance in small law firms
In the first of a three-part series, Rick Jakubowski, product marketing manager at legal tech company Legl, explains how firms with up to 25 employees can stay compliant – even with limited resources. Next week, Rick takes a look at compliance trends for medium-sized firms (26-100 employees). Small firms (1-25 employees) face the same […]