The compliance documentation that actually works: why our policy store saves you time, money, and headaches
When firms need new policies or procedures, they face an unappealing choice. They can either invest substantial time researching requirements and drafting documents from scratch, or they can download generic templates that don’t reflect best practice or their firm’s actual operations. Neither option is satisfactory. The first is time-consuming and expensive. The second produces documentation that looks […]
Small uptick in transactions as traditional June bounce fails to materialise
A small uptick in transaction numbers demonstrates the “ongoing resilience of the housing market” said Jason Tebb, President of OnTheMarket in the wake of the latest HMRC residential property transactions covering June 2026. But the traditional June bounce has failed to materialise, leaving a more “mature” market in its wake. The seasonally adjusted estimate of […]
Uncertainty becoming the ‘defining challenge’ of moving home
Uncertainty in the home moving process is becoming the “defining challenge of the home moving experience” say digital completions business PEXA after research found 83% of consumers surveyed said the home moving process was stressful, highlighting the impact of uncertainty and poor visibility throughout the process. In its UK Home Moving Experience Report 2026 PEXA […]
CLC seeks views on proposals for 4% increase in practice fees
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is seeking views on its proposals for an annual fee increase. A 4% increase in practice fees is proposed for the forthcoming licensing year, which begins on 1 November, with a 4% increase in licensing administration fees and a 6% increase in contributions to the compensation fund. The increases […]
LeO publishes complaints resolution procedure following successful pilot
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has published its final Model Complaints Resolution Procedure (MCRP), a new framework and supporting guidance designed to help legal service providers resolve complaints. The guidance aims to help firms deal with complaints quickly and with more consistency, while also giving consumers a clearer route to resolution. The MCRP is voluntary and is […]
‘Unnecessary’ enquiries and MPC requirements top the ‘to-do’ list for newly formed conveyancing collective
A collective which says it aims to reduce the number of unnecessary enquiries being raised and streamline lender requirements has published details of its campaigns for conveyancers. The Conveyancing Improvement Collective (CIC) was soft launched at the Bold Legal Group (BLG) conference in June by BLG CEO Rob Hailstone. At the time Hailstone said the […]
‘Insufficient cross-regulator collaboration on Legal Services Act guidance before Mazur’ – LSB
A report into the differing guidance provided by regulators in the wake of the Mazur case has highlighted how “insufficient cross-regulator engagement” resulted in inconsistent interpretations of the Legal Services Act and the subsequent guidance provided to regulated communities. The Legal Services Board’s (LSB) final report into the guidance provided by regulators, Regulatory review of […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – OK, go! No, not yet – wait for it…
Why is it that some firms tell you they are ready to exchange contracts – but then when you think you have the green light to get the exchange of contracts done, they tell you they need to “have the file signed off first”? Why not tell me you’ll be ready to exchange contracts […]