Q2 property trends reveal ‘resilient picture for conveyancers’
The Q2 Residential Property Trends Report from Landmark Information Group shows the housing market remained relatively stable in the second quarter of 2026, despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty. The data suggests the industry is “resilient but restrained”, Landmark said, and strengthens the need to implement the government’s roadmap for reform to “insulate the industry […]
Annual HomeOwner Survey finds widespread pessimism
The 10th Annual HomeOwner Survey from the HomeOwners Alliance has found widespread pessimism among those who don’t already own their own home, with more than half of non-homeowners surveyed (52%) doubting they will ever do so. The pessimism is compounded by widespread misunderstandings about mortgages, with almost two thirds (62%) believing they would need a […]
Majority of first time buyers in London have to pay stamp duty, Zoopla reveals
Only one in 10 first time buyers in Northern England pay stamp duty compared to five out of 10 in the South East and nearly eight in 10 in London, new analysis from Zoopla reveals. First time buyers get relief from stamp duty and pay nothing up for properties costing up to £300,000. However, due […]
Welsh consumers less satisfied with their legal service providers and outcomes than in England
Fewer consumers were satisfied with the outcome and speed of their legal services matter in Wales than in England, and fewer Welsh legal services users found it easy to compare services in the principality than in England. The insights come from the Legal Services Consumer Panel’s (LSCP) latest briefing which compares the experiences of users […]
Conveyancing search boss appointed to Digital Property Market Steering Group
The operations director of UK search provider X-Press Legal Services has been appointed to the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG). Christian Lister (pictured) joins the cross-sector group of government and industry leaders at a time when it plays a pivotal role in informing the government’s home buying and selling roadmap. X-Press’s appointment recognises the […]
The case for responsible AI in legal services
Sarah Murphy, general manager of legal technology company Clio International, shares practical advice on how to implement AI responsibly and safely in legal services. A transformational opportunity for the legal sector has arrived in the form of AI. AI tools can automate tedious tasks and augment human reasoning to make lawyers both more effective […]