Always improving: How feedback shapes Compass
Continuous improvement sits at the heart of Compass. For us, improvement is not an occasional event tied to a big annual update. It is a constant process of listening, refining and releasing and almost every change traces back to one source: the people who use the platform every day. The best ideas rarely come from […]
Geodesys launches webinar to help newly qualified solicitors build conveyancing confidence
Geodesys is inviting newly qualified solicitors to join a new webinar designed to support those starting out in conveyancing and help them build confidence in the early stages of their legal careers. The session, delivered in partnership with landmark information group, will provide a practical introduction to environmental searches and drainage and water searches, exploring […]
Land registration: Practice guides (PG67)
Evidence of identity (PG67) Page summary: This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67). Change made: Section 4.1.B has been amended to clarify that evidence of identity is required for the person or company on whose behalf the excepted party […]
Property experts call on PM for market boost as mortgage approvals fall
Net mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to 56,100 in July, down from 58,200 in June. The Bank of England’s Money and Credit report for July also reveals net mortgage borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals was at £4.3 billion in July, down from £7.7 billion in June. The previous six-month average was £5.3 billion. […]
Housing market ‘plods on’ as Nationwide figures reveal stable price growth
UK annual house price growth was stable in August, according to Nationwide’s latest index, with a 1.6% annual increase and 0.2% monthly rise. Despite subdued activity, commentators were in agreement that the picture reflects overall resilience in the face of ongoing political uncertainty. “Geopolitical tensions remain high, with the conflict in the Middle East exerting […]
Most solicitors maintaining continuing competence but work still to be done, SRA finds
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s annual assessment of continuing competence has found most solicitors keep knowledge and skills up-to-date, with evidence of robust systems and controls in firms to ensure solicitors remain competent and deliver good quality legal services. The assessment was based on 123 training records from solicitors in criminal law and employment law across […]
Scale of cryptoasset gains revealed in new government figures
Government figures have revealed the number of individuals who declared more than £1 million in capital gains (CGT) from cryptoassets in the 2024 to 2025 tax year. HMRC’s first official statistics on taxable cryptoasset gains show 240 people have reported £1 million plus in gains from their cryptoasset investments. The figures indicate £717 million of […]