‘Leasehold still a life sentence’ – Propertymark report
A report from Propertymark has found leaseholders remain trapped by rising costs, complex rules and an uncertain market, despite legislative progress. Leasehold: Still a Life Sentence?, produced in partnership with the National Leasehold Campaign and the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership, is based on insights and evidence from Propertymark members and current leaseholders. It sets out why […]
HMLR data shows SDLT ‘remains a persistent registration risk for conveyancers’
New data released by HM Land Registry (HMLR) under the Freedom of Information Act shows that stamp duty land tax (SDLT) related issue codes continue to feature regularly in property registration activity. The data underlines the importance of consistent SDLT processes, accurate evidence and clear audit trails within conveyancing teams, specialist SDLT advisers Compass, who […]
Geovation seeks next cohort of innovators for technology incubator
Legaltech incubator Geovation has opened applications for its next cohort, which it says will give “access to world-class technical talent, data, expertise and industry connections to help accelerate product development and commercial growth”. The Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry (HMLR) initiative offers up to £20,000 in equity free funding for start-ups to develop products […]
Private equity-backed Orwins acquires Newcastle-based Clarke Mairs
Newly formed private equity backed legal services firm Orwins has announced its latest acquisition, with Newcastle-based Clarke Mairs joining the group. Formed earlier this year and backed by Scottish PE firm Aliter Capital, Orwins was formed from the acquisitions of Manchester-based BBS Law (acquired by Aliter Capital in October 2024), London-based Carter Bond (acquired August […]
In conveyancing, trust starts before the first conversation – the right online presence is essential
Conveyancing remains referral led, but clients often form an impression before they make contact. Tyler Brown, founder of specialist legal web design company Killed Pixel Studio, explains why a conveyancer’s online presence can make or break a relationship before a client has made the first move – and offers practical tips on how to optimise […]