Enquiries guidance document updated to include TA6 sixth edition amends
A guidance document outlining recommendations on what might constitute unnecessary enquiries has been updated in the wake of a finalised sixth edition of the TA6 Property Information Form. The TA6 which formally replaces the existing fourth and fifth editions on 30th March 2026. Guidance for Raising Appropriate Conveyancing Enquiries, otherwise known as the acronym GRACE, […]
Fast track route to conveyancing and probate qualification launched by CLC
A fast-track route to a conveyancing and probate qualification has been launched by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) as the regulator steps up efforts to tackle the demand for both legal services. The route to becoming a licensed practitioner now provides an exemption for those with a law degree from the Level 4 Diploma, […]
CILEX calls for more opportunities to diversify access to the legal profession
Legal regulators are not doing enough to open up the flexible pathways into a legal career that are needed to improve diversity in the sector, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) says. The comments were made in response to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) consultation on its draft policy statement on encouraging a diverse […]
Strong home ownership ambitions persist despite affordability challenges, study reveals
Around two thirds of UK adults surveyed for an annual lending study say they hope to purchase a property, despite ongoing financial pressures and mounting concerns about credit history. The survey of 4,000 UK adults carried out for The Pepper Money Specialist Lending Study 2025 revealed that young people are the most optimistic about stepping […]
Islamic finance paves the way for faith-aligned home ownership
Sakeeb Zaman, founder and CEO of halal finance company StrideUp, outlines the fundamentals of Islamic financing in home purchases, and explains why conveyancers should be aware of this increasingly popular model. Islamic home finance has grown steadily in recent years. Britain’s housing market remains challenging, with 40% of young adults reportedly unable to afford […]