LMS’s partnership with Precise drives efficiency across specialist residential case
The digital solutions available via LMS Panel Link have the potential to speed up the residential mortgage journey for customers with more complex lending needs, without compromising security. LMS, the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing services, has welcomed Precise to Panel Link, supporting the specialist lender with bespoke panel management and enhancing operational processes for […]
Home buying reforms offer a chance to get the process right
Debbie McCathie, UK head of residential conveyancing at Gilson Gray says the proposed overhaul of the home buying and selling process in England and Wales has reignited debate about whether upfront property information can finally tackle delays and transaction failures. While comparisons with the abandoned Home Information Packs are inevitable, with digitised data, greater consumer […]
Rising fall-throughs show why property transaction risk must be identified earlier, says tmGroup
tmGroup is responding to new figures showing that property fall-throughs and the resulting wasted costs increased again during the second quarter of 2026. According to figures from TwentyCi and the House Buyer Bureau, an estimated 71,959 property transactions collapsed in Q2 2026, an increase of 6.6% on the previous quarter. The estimated cost of fall-throughs […]
Spectre of autumn budget looms as mortgage approvals fall again in August
The build up to the Autumn budget has begun as home movers appear to be adopting a wait and see approach warned commentators following the release of the latest Bank of England Money and Credit Data covering August 2026. The figures show net mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased to 54,900 in August, below an […]
Solicitor jailed for stealing nearly £250k from clients is struck off
A conveyancing solicitor has been struck off after being jailed for directing clients to pay nearly £250,000 into her personal account over a period of six years. Fiona Parsons was convicted of fraud by abuse of position on 12 March 2025 at Worcester Crown Court and sentenced to 30 months in prison. She was referred to […]
Estate, lettings and property management agent to be regulated – reaction
In response to the announcement estate, lettings and property management agents are to be regulated “as soon as possible,” property market commentators have shared their thoughts and reaction. Sheila Kumar, chief executive at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC): “Setting and maintaining high standards for estate agents and managing agents is a vital element […]