‘Modest but meaningful’ market shift, as all eyes are on Burnham
The newly renamed Lloyds House Price Index, formerly Halifax, reveals a slight increase in house prices in June, up by 0.2% after falling by the same amount in May. The small but significant shift offers encouragement to buyers, Lloyds head of mortgages Amanda Bryden said, and suggests demand remains resilient. “Recent price trends continue to […]
Consumers the ‘elephant in the room’ in client account debate – LSCP
Consumers are the “elephant in the room” in the client account debate with an “overwhelming majority” saying they do not want their lawyers to keep the interest on client money, according to the latest Legal Services Consumer Panel Tracker Survey. Over half of respondents (52%) said clients should receive the interest and 22% said it […]
Knights doubles revenue over five years – latest results
Listed law firm Knights saw underlying revenue increase by 28% to £207.7 million and underlying profit before tax increase by 19% to £33.2 million, according to its latest results. The hugely acquisitive firm said it had increased revenue from £162 million in 2025 with EBITDA increasing by 20% to £51.5 million, from £42.9m the previous […]
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers announces changes to board
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has announced the retirement of former chairperson and long-standing board member Valerie Holmes (pictured left) and welcomed Mark Willey (right) as its newest member. Holmes’ retirement follows many years of dedicated service to the SLC, during which she helped steer the organisation through a period of significant change for […]
Case management company integrates property logbooks into conveyancing workflow
Software provider MatterSphere has become the first legal case management provider to connect with the National Logbook Register, the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has announced. The integration will enable firms using MatterSphere to search the National Logbook Register as part of client onboarding for both sale and purchase clients to establish whether a logbook exists […]
Profile: Louise Trueman, director and founder of Trueman Bailey Law
Louise Trueman is the founder and director of Trueman Bailey Law, specialising in residential conveyancing and private client services. Passionate about modernising legal practice, she has built innovative systems designed to simplify complex transactions while delivering exceptional client care. Louise is committed to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals, championing independent thinking and creating […]