Lenders anticipate fall in demand for mortgage lending in Q3 2026 with interest rate cuts “off the table”
A survey of banks by the Bank of England indicates an anticipated downturn in demand in the third quarter of 2026 across both mortgage, and remortgage products. The latest Credit Conditions Survey covering Q2 2026 indicates lenders are bracing themselves for a fall in demand for secured lending for house purchases in Q3; despite a […]
Taylor Rose investors defend ‘fundamentally sound’ business model amid PE speculation
The investors who backed Taylor Rose to the tune of nearly £5 million have defended the firm after it was reported private equity pulled out of a potential acquisition, citing the firm’s exposure to client account interest as a factor in the decision. Earlier this week it was reported Nordic Capital withdrew from a potential […]
Tech round-up: Streamlining, in-house platforms and a growing panel platform
All the latest innovations brought together in a regular round up of news, updates and upgrades for conveyancing firms. Legalito, the technology provider created by The Partnership property lawyers, has released a new source of wealth reporting functionality. According to the company’s own research, lawyers spend up to 25% of their time on the administrative […]
Firm news: Conveyancers celebrate achievements in the latest news round-up
More than 100 people have entered Simplify’s Trainee Conveyancer Programme since its launch. With further cohorts planned this year, Simplify says it is focused on developing future talent and supporting the long-term sustainability of the conveyancing industry. The structured 12-month programme brings new entrants into the profession and equips them with the skills needed to […]
Building Next Gen NLIS: Lessons from modernising critical property market infrastructure
Data Clan chief executive Chris Lees explains how the company has been working with Land Data to build the technical foundations for Next Gen NLIS and the Land Data Trust Framework. When people think about digital transformation in the home buying and selling market, they often focus on the visible parts of the process: […]