Groundsure webinar – The complete mining due diligence: Why non-coal matters
24th February at 10am Mining risk doesn’t stop at coal. Join lead technical support specialist, Tom Harvey-James and strategic account manager Nick Treble, for our new non-coal mining webinar. In this new webinar, they will highlight what our specialist Mining Consultants look for when carrying out non-coal mining searches and why those findings matter for conveyancing solicitors. They […]
X-Press reinforces cyber resilience with fifth Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
X-Press Legal Services has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cyber security. This milestone comes as the company marks what it calls the Year of AI: Actual Intelligence – a focus on showcasing its client-winning blend of advanced technology with the […]
Spotlight on utilities: Why underground data is critical for developers
In property development, what lies beneath a site is every bit as important as what eventually stands above it. Beneath the surface is a complex web of gas pipes, electricity cables, water and sewer networks, and telecoms infrastructure, the unseen systems that keep modern life running. For developers, knowing exactly where these underground utilities sit isn’t simply […]
Land registration: Practice guide (PG25)
Leases: when to register (PG25) Page summary: Advice for conveyancers which deals with the compulsory and voluntary registration aspects of leasehold estates in land (practice guide 25). Change made: Sections 6.1 and 6.2 have been amended to clarify what we mean by ‘original lease’. Time updated: 6:00am, 9 February 2026
Conveyancers explicitly named in parliament as HMRC registration requirement advances
Conveyancers have been explicitly named in parliament as falling within scope of HMRC’s mandatory tax adviser registration regime, as ministers confirmed during Finance Bill Committee proceedings that the policy is proceeding without carve outs or signs of retreat. During committee scrutiny of the Finance Bill last week, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Dan Tomlinson, […]
New home registrations up 11% according to NHBC figures
New figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC) reveal that 115,350 new homes were registered to be built in 2025, up 11% from 2024. The UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance said that private sector registrations were up 12% to 75,227, compared to 67,265 in 2024. The rental and affordable sector saw […]
One in three first time buyers has at least 25% deposit
While higher loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages dominate first time buyer demand, a significant minority are seeking higher deposit deals, new data from Moneyfacts reveals. Of the first time buyers looking for fixed-term deals on the Moneyfacts comparison site, almost one in three (30%) are opting for 90% LTV mortgages, with a further 12% looking at 95% […]
Homes listed in February ‘most likely to find a buyer’
An analysis of a decade of market data reveals homes listed in February are marginally more likely to find a buyer than those listed in other months. The analysis by Rightmove found that seven in 10 (68.9%) homes listed in February went on to secure a sale, compared to 68.8% of homes listed in January […]
Post-completion: An overview of notices
In the first of our weekly series exploring issues related to post-completion, Priscilla Sinder and Maria Hardy from the PCC Education Hub share an overview of notices. Every Tuesday for the next eight weeks, the duo will share insight and advice related to post-completion topics. If you have any questions related to post-completion for Priscilla […]
By failing to embrace data, the Warm Homes plan causes problems for conveyancers
The Residential Log Book Association (RLBA) believes the government has overlooked a crucial aspect of retrofitting in its Warm Homes plan. RLBA chair Nigel Walley explains why the use of log books in homes with low carbon technologies would ease the pressure on conveyancers and consumers. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) […]
LawtechUK case study: Conveyo
LawtechUK is a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) backed initiative dedicated to driving digital transformation in the legal sector. Here, the organisation explains how legal tech platform Conveyo was able to connect with industry experts thanks to its support. When property lawyer Konrad Rotthege (pictured) had a “terrible” conveyancing experience, he was determined to change […]