Landmark Information Group appointed to provide geospatial data processing services to Ordnance Survey
Landmark Information Group has been appointed as one of three suppliers to deliver geospatial data processing services under Ordnance Survey’s (OS) new Geospatial Content Enhancement Framework (GCE), which underpins the maintenance and continuous improvement of the OS National Geographic Database (NGD). Under the GCE Framework, Landmark, working in partnership with RMSI, a global geospatial and […]
Wales to be part of home moving test bed bringing the industry together in spirit of collaboration
A new cross-sector initiative in Wales is aiming to leverage technology and upfront information to improve the home buying experience. Backed by FinTech Wales, Legal News Wales, PEXA, the Open Property Data Association and openmoove, it is hoped Move Wales will become a test bed for a “more collaborative, transparent and consumer-focused approach to home […]
Equity release lending declines 9% as customers take ‘cautious approach’
The latest figures from the Equity Release Council show a decline in both lending and customer numbers. Total lending fell to £574 million in Q1 2026, down 9% on the previous quarter (£632 million) and 14% year-on-year (£655 million). Customer numbers also declined, with 12,958 new and returning customers accessing housing wealth, down 7% on […]
Mortgage repayments hit least affordable level since 2008
UK homebuyers spend a fifth (21%) of their gross income on mortgage repayments according to new research. The latest UK Finance Lending Where We Live report revealed affordability is at the tightest level since 2008, with significant regional differences. It reveals there were 723,000 house purchase mortgages advanced in 2025, an increase of 17% year-on-year. […]
AIIC posts record revenues and profits
The parent company of legal brands Taylor Rose, FDR Law and Kingsley Wood has reported record profits of nearly £10 million; a 118% increase on the previous financial year. AIIC Group’s latest results report an annual revenue increase of 27%, up to £124 million from £97.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of £12.2 million, up from […]
Judicial Appointments Commission seeks candidates for Recorder roles
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is encouraging solicitors, barristers and Fellows of CILEX in England and Wales to apply for 128 Recorder roles, with vacancies across all jurisdictions. Recorders deal with cases within a mid-range of complexity and legal difficulty across the criminal, family, and civil jurisdictions. Applicants should have at least seven years of […]
Profile: Paula Higgins, CEO and founder of HomeOwners Alliance
Paula Higgins is the founder and CEO of HomeOwners Alliance, which exists to give practical help to homeowners facing some of the biggest and most complex decisions of their lives. At www.hoa.org.uk visitors will find independent tips across every aspect of buying, owning and selling. A respected commentator and advocate for homeowners, Paula is regularly […]
I recently met a contented conveyancer
Rob Hailstone recounts an experience with a contented conveyancer, and learns that an earlier instruction can go a long way when it comes to keeping the professionals happy. A few days ago, I was invited to the head office of a major lender, an eye-opening experience, though that’s a story for another time. Since […]