Land registration: Practice guides (PG2)
First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed (PG2) Page summary: Applying for first registration of land where the title deeds have been lost or destroyed (practice guide 2). Change made: The guide has been updated to provide additional clarity about documentation that can be lodged to support an application where the deeds […]
Law firm leaders gather for first X-Press Leadership in Law event
X-Press Legal Services has successfully launched its new Leadership in Law CPD event, bringing law firm leaders together to explore the challenges facing today’s conveyancing sector. Over 30 law firm leaders attended the full day event at Hencote Vineyard in Shrewsbury which included presentations, lunch and a private vineyard tour. Led by industry experts, the […]
X-Press adds GeoCerta to product portfolio
X-Press Legal Services has partnered with newly launched environmental search platform GeoCerta. An environmental risk reporting solution, GeoCerta is designed to help conveyancers interpret complex environmental data quickly, clearly and with confidence. The platform delivers environmental risk in a simple dashboard backed with the necessary depth of data to provide trusted, reliable advice. “We are delighted […]
Why onboarding has become a strategic priority for law firms
Law firms invest significant time and effort into improving matter management, client service and operational performance. Yet one of the most influential stages of the client journey – client onboarding – often receives less strategic attention than it deserves. For many firms, onboarding is still viewed as a necessary administrative step to complete before the […]
Property sector reacts to Burnham’s cabinet
Andy Burnham has taken up his position as prime minister and appointed his cabinet. Angela Rayner returns as housing secretary, Matthew Pennycook remains in post as minister of state for housing and planning, and John Healey replaces Rachel Reeves as chancellor. Property experts have welcomed the appointments and thrown their support behind the new cabinet […]
John Healey replaces Reeves as chancellor: His views on property taxes
Former defence secretary John Healey has been announced as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer in Andy Burnham’s government, replacing Rachel Reeves. His first move has been to remove VAT from energy bills. “For too long, too many people have struggled with the cost of living,” he said. “Today’s energy tax cut will give families […]
Legal regulation requires deep specialist knowledge, SLC says
Legal services regulation should be built around specialist expertise, strong oversight and effective collaboration, the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) says. Responding to the Independent Public Bodies Review of the Legal Services Board (LSB), which called for greater collaboration among regulators and the creation of a shared framework, the SLC cautions against assuming a larger, […]
‘One month left to register’ HMRC warns conveyancers
HMRC is urging eligible tax advisers, including conveyancers who submit stamp duty returns on behalf of clients, to register under the new mandatory requirements before 18 August 2026. Anyone who has not yet registered should check if they need to and submit their application as soon as possible, HMRC said. Tax advisers who miss their […]