How faster title investigation improves client experience
When a conveyancing client says they feel like nothing is happening, the instinct is usually to look at communication. Are they being updated often enough? Is the language clear? Do they know who to call? These are all reasonable questions, but often the wrong ones to place too much focus on. In a lot of […]
Why successful conveyancing reform requires more than good intentions
The government’s renewed focus on upfront information, alongside continued investment in digital technology, has the potential to create a smoother experience for both clients and conveyancers. However, at a recent Lunch and Learn hosted by Minerva, with support from Elavon and Xperate, one theme emerged consistently: while the direction of travel is widely supported, successful […]
No relief for borrowers as bank rate holds at 3.75%
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain bank rate at 3.75%. Three members voted for a 0.25 percentage points increase, to 4%. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said: “Inflation has fallen faster than we’d expected, but the conflict in the Middle East continues to […]
Six day transaction on auction sale
A partnership between ONP Solicitors, iamproperty Group and Connells Group has completed a property transaction within six days of receipt of the draft contract pack. The modern method of auction purchase for the Swansea property marks the partnership’s fastest completion of a mortgage finance transaction. The partnership previously announced a three-day transaction for a cash […]
Housing building activity slowing, NHBC says
The number of new homes being built nationally is falling, according to figures published by the National House Building Council (NHBC) which show 29,162 new homes were registered to be built in Q2 2026, down 4% on Q2 2025 (30,259). There is a mixed picture across the UK, the NHBC says, with six out of […]
One in 10 properties purchased with overseas funds
Nearly one in 10 home buyers use funds from overseas to finance their property transaction according to research from client due diligence platform Thirdfort. The data, drawn from over a million source of funds checks carried out by Thirdfort, showed 9.7% of the ome buyers are using funds originating overseas to fund all or part […]
Nicky Heathcote steps down as Conveyancing Association chair
Non-executive chair of the Conveyancing Association Nicky Heathcote will step down from her role as she nears the end of her second term. Heathcote will remain in post while the board appoints her successor. She will continue to play an active role across the property sector as chair of the PCCB Compliance Committee and a […]