The connected law firm: Driving efficiency through integration
The modern law firm is no longer built on isolated systems and manual processes. Today’s leading firms operate as connected ecosystems, integrating case management, documents, billing, and communications to transform how legal teams work, collaborate, and deliver greater productivity and transparency. The power of integration For many firms, core systems have long operated in silos […]
Special development order approved for proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire
The Secretary of State has approved a special development order for a proposed Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedfordshire, concluding that the economic and tourism benefits of the scheme would significantly outweigh the harms identified through the planning process. The application relates to a site of approximately 268 hectares, largely comprising a former […]
Housing market regaining momentum but affordability still stretched – Halifax
The housing market has built on a steady start to the year in February and conditions are gradually improving, according to the latest house price index from Halifax. Although affordability remains a challenge for many, particularly those without financial support from family, the latest figures suggest the market has regained some momentum, Halifax head of […]
SRA pays out £9m to ‘most urgent’ PM Law transactions after receiving 250 applications to compensation fund
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has provided £9 million in compensation to clients of PM Law, which closed unexpectedly at the start of February. The money has been largely used to facilitate property transactions which have been delayed as a result of the closure of the Sheffield law firm and its 20-plus affiliate firms. The […]
Second consecutive year of growth provides cautious optimism for 2026, IRN conveyancing report suggests
The latest IRN UK Residential Conveyancing Market Report reveals the volume of residential transactions in the UK has increased for the second year running in 2025, following declines in 2022 and 2023. The residential conveyancing market registered market value growth of 7.0% in 2025 and is forecast to grow by 6.1% in 2026. The sector […]
Local Land Charges programme completion date pushed back to end of 2028
HM Land Registry has pushed back the completion date of its Local Land Charges programme to the end of 2028, citing the complexity of transforming fragmented data while upholding the highest standards. “The integrity of the register must always take priority over the speed of migrations,” HMLR said. The change to the programme completion dates […]
National Conveyancing Month – What’s coming up in week two
With National Conveyancing Month well underway, week two promises to deliver more insight and value for conveyancers. The highlight of the first week was a panel discussion hosted by Alex Holt of Cashroom, discussing pricing and fee structures designed to move away from the race to the bottom. The panel – Toni Wensley, partner at […]
Ambrose vs Quirk: Candid conveyancing
The latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes two of the property industry’s most outspoken voices: Peter Ambrose, Managing Director of The Partnership, and Russell Quirk, co‑founder and director of Proper PR. Both are known for their forthright views and are regular contributors to property discourse. Both have been on the podcast before and arrive ready to dissect the […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Did you hear the one about the conveyancer?
I read a quote this week that really resonated with me: The cheapest conveyancer is often the most expensive decision. So apologies, as I often talk about fees and costs and how we all need to charge more and be better respected… So I’ll just leave that quote with you and write about something else. […]