Perfect Portal wins legal supplier of the year
Thursday 12th March was a night to remember. Perfect Portal was named Legal Supplier of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, hosted by Today’s Media at the grand Manchester Cathedral. But for us, this award represents far more than a moment of celebration. It marks a point in time where something we’ve believed for years is finally being recognised by the […]
Tax adviser status: Should your firm take it on or pass it on?
Join Move Reports for an insightful and practical webinar designed to help conveyancing professionals understand the growing expectations around tax adviser status and what this means for modern law firms. 📅 Date: 19 March 🕑 Time: 2:00pm As the landscape of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) continues to evolve, law firms are increasingly being asked […]
Farnworth Rose continues ambitious growth plans with strategic support from Osprey Approach
Farnworth Rose Solicitors continues its ambitious plans to double the size of the business over the next 12 months, supported by investment in operational infrastructure, digital transformation and people development, alongside long-standing technology partner Osprey Approach. Established in 2007 and employing more than 40 staff, the North West firm is undertaking a major operational project […]
Petition calling on Labour to scrap Stamp Duty launched by Conservative party
The Conservative party have launched a petition calling on Labour to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax. The policy was a surprise inclusion in party leader Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the party conference in October 2025 and is now a major policy objective outlined in their policy renewal programme. At the time Badenoch said the housing […]
IHT “arbitrary, distortionary and expensive to administer” and should be scrapped say Institute of Economic Affairs
Inheritance tax is “arbitrary, distortionary and expensive to administer” and should be scrapped says a recently published paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) because of the heavy burden it places on families alongside a discouragement of savings and investments. A Taxing Inheritance outlines how the UK’s IHT regime places it fifth highest for […]
Law Society president and MHCLG to speak at Bold Legal Conference
Law Society of England and Wales president Mark Evans will speak at this Summer’s Bold Legal Conference and Soirée. Organisers have confirmed the first tranche of speakers for the annual conference, which will be hosted on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at Regent’s University London. Twelve months ago, Evans took part in a Q&A with Bold […]
Profile: Nicola Lebish, partner at Birketts LLP
Nicola Lebish is a partner specialising in residential real estate, with a particular focus on complex conveyancing and leasehold matters. With extensive experience advising clients on high‑value and technically demanding transactions, Nicola combines a rigorous understanding of property law with a practical, client‑focused approach. What was your career path to your current role? My […]
How PropTech could connect transactions of the future
The future of digital property transactions is closer than many think. Here, Nick Dyoss, group business development and relationships Director at Landmark, explains how national digitisation, trusted data frameworks and new infrastructure could deliver a faster, more certain and more connected market for everyone in the near-term future. The UK property market is undergoing […]
Hoowla Hosts UK Conveyancing Software Conference Focused on AI, Data and Operational Efficiency
Hoowla, a leading provider of conveyancing software in the UK, successfully hosted its inaugural user conference on 11 March in Birmingham, bringing together legal professionals from across the UK for a day of industry insight, collaboration and forward-looking discussion. The invitation-only event marked a significant milestone for the company, providing the first opportunity for Hoowla […]