Webinar: Diversification of agricultural land with Landmark Information Group
Thursday 19th March, 11.00am – 12.00 noon This session is led by Jake Hawkey, environmental expert at Landmark, and Geodesys key account manager Kay Toon. It will take a deeper look into the unique set of challenges posed during the diversification of agricultural land. It will provide an overview of the recent upturn in diversification […]
Client matter risk assessments: Think first, tick second
Client matter risk assessments (CMRAs) have moved from back-office paperwork to the frontline of regulatory scrutiny for conveyancers. Recent Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reviews show that, alongside firm-wide risk assessments and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, regulators now examine CMRAs in detail – not just whether they exist, but how they’re used and what they record. In our […]
Qualified electronic signatures in conveyancing: Why QES matters now
The property market has moved decisively into the digital age, but conveyancing hasn’t always kept pace. While buyers can view properties online, arrange mortgages digitally, and transfer deposits electronically, the final signing stage has historically remained frustratingly analogue, relying on a pen-and-ink process that’s remained largely unchanged for 100s of years. That is now changing. […]
Webinar: Defective title insurance in residential conveyancing transactions
Monday 27 April 2026 – 2:00 pm (Duration 1 hour) The NAVRO Live webinar series continues this April with another practical session led by Ian Quayle, a leading authority in residential property law. Designed to support conveyancers at every level, these live webinars provide practical insight, real-world application, and the opportunity to explore key issues affecting […]
Lower operational costs does not equal lower compliance standards
Margins are tightening, but regulatory expectations are getting tougher. So how can conveyancers reduce operational costs without lowering standards? With Checkboard, it’s easy. Checkboard brings identity verification, anti-money laundering, biometric ID, source of funds, safe harbour and payments into one streamlined digital workflow. Clients complete their checks in a single journey, with automated verification and […]
Buyer demand dips amid interest rate pessimism, RICS finds
Buyer demand has dipped amid renewed concerns over the interest rate outlook, according to the latest residential market survey from RICS. The UK Residential Market Survey from the chartered surveyor body shows a housing market still struggling for momentum, with renewed geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on buyer sentiment and near-term expectations. While some surveyors […]
Plan-making regulations signed into law
Matthew Pennycook, the minister of state for housing and planning (pictured), has signed into law the regulations to commence the new plan-making system provided for by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. A package of five statutory instruments was laid in parliament this week, including the new Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, which come into […]
Government launches digital ID consultation
The Government is seeking views on how digital ID could be used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. Launching a national public consultation, Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said the government needs to catch up with services offered by the private sector, such as online banking. […]
The age of the AI agent: A conveyancer’s guide to what’s coming
AI agents are arriving in property transactions. Not chatbots, but autonomous systems that complete tasks across every participant in the chain. In the first of a weekly series, Ed Molyneux explains why the technology’s ‘jagged frontier’ of capability means the real challenge isn’t intelligence – it’s architecture. A few days ago, a clip went […]
Beyond reform: What conveyancers actually want in 2026
Conveyancers aren’t resistant to change, says Julie Williams, head of service delivery at Complete ASAP – they’re just tired of hearing the same conversations without seeing any positive action. In National Conveyancing Month, Julie shares a reminder that behind every transaction are professionals navigating complex regulation, economic pressures and evolving client expectations. At a […]