Exploring the rise of AI adoption in conveyancing
The conveyancing sector is quietly evolving. Landmark Information Group’s market research report, Paving the way for smarter residential conveyancing in 2026, reveals just how pivotal technology – particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – has become in shaping the future of the industry, as Elizabeth Jarvis, director of Legal & Search at Landmark explains. AI: From niche […]
HBF sentiment survey reveals lack of buyers and higher taxes are restraining SME developers
New findings from the Home Builders Federation’s (HBF) SME Sentiment Survey reveal the vast majority (70%) of small and medium sized home builders say that market conditions are limiting their appetite to invest in new sites, with developers in London the most pessimistic. The new quarterly survey, which assesses the barriers to housing delivery and […]
MHCLG seeks views on planning proposals
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on its proposals for planning decisions and applications. In two consultations launched this week, MHCLG sets out its plans for the requirements for local planning authorities to consult the secretary of state when they plan to refuse applications, and proposals for establishing a new […]
New Law Society guide informs solicitors of AI risks
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new practical guide to help solicitors make safer, more informed technology decisions and warns that unsafe AI adoption may expose firms to risks. The majority of firms and solicitors now use AI for routine legal practice tasks such as drafting documents and analysing case material, […]
Three hours a day spent on non-billable tasks, report finds
UK legal professionals spend nearly three hours a day on non-billable tasks, according to a new industry report. Profitability in Law: Global Report 2026, commissioned by LEAP Legal Software, surveyed around 700 legal professionals across six countries and found the equivalent of 88 full working days (17.5 weeks) a year are not charged for. Despite […]
One in five law firm partners ‘may quit in next three years’
One in five partners are considering leaving their employers within the next few years, a survey across the UK Top 250 law firms suggests, as assumptions that being made partner meant you had a job for life no longer ring true. According to research by TBD Marketing, one fifth (21%) of the 160 law firm […]
Profile: Rachel Byles, residential property associate at Knights
Rachel Byles is an associate with over 20 years of extensive experience across all aspects of residential property. Her expertise includes freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build transactions, remortgages, probate sales, traditional and modern auction sales and purchases, buy to let investments and matrimonial transfers. She prides herself on delivering a proactive, efficient […]