NatWest completes two-day remortgage transaction with PEXA’s digital platform
NatWest has completed its first remortgage transaction using PEXA’s digital platform, with the process taking two working days from the mortgage offer. The typical UK remortgage timeline is around four to six weeks. The accelerated timeframe was made possible through the use of automated workflows and real-time settlement capability within the purpose-built digital infrastructure. NatWest […]
Landlords ‘rushing to offload entire portfolios’ ahead of Renters’ Rights Act deadline
Landlords are rushing to offload property ahead of the Renters Rights Act coming into force on Friday, claiming the legislation is “the final straw” in a market that is no longer commercially viable. Kent and London law firm Thackray Williams says its litigation team has had a wave of last-minute instructions from landlords who want […]
HMLR encourages conveyancers to sign up for free guides, tips and updates
HM Land Registry is encouraging conveyancers to sign up for three free newsletters which deliver all the latest information, advice and guidance by email. Monthly newsletters Landnet and Practice and Process, and the new quarterly update Right First Time, have been designed to offer clear guidance and practical insight to conveyancers, along with timely updates to services. Landnet, […]
Independent survey launched to understand ambitions and challenges of Welsh legal market
A new study aiming to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative insight into the Welsh legal market has opened for anonymous contributions by legal professionals in Wales. The study is being conducted by Legal News Wales in partnership with legal software provider Osprey Approach. The Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026 will gather input from […]
Conveyancing beyond the office: What it takes to go remote
The Covid-19 pandemic made remote working the norm, but while lockdowns may be a distant memory, many conveyancers still prefer to work from home. Warren Martin, director of operations at Movera, explains how the high-volume conveyancing company instils a sense of culture and belonging in its remote workforce, while ensuring a wide talent pool from […]
Strategic adoption of AI is a question of ‘how’ not ‘if’ for law firm leaders
Research repeatedly points to the adoption of AI in the legal sector as no longer being an optional extra, but a strategic priority. Today’s Conveyancer editor Juliet Shaw takes a look at the latest reports and what they mean for law firm leaders. Leadership responses to the rapid development of AI in the legal […]