tmGroup launches tmReports to cut report on title time from hours to minutes
The AI-powered tool reads the documents on a residential matter and drafts a concise freehold or leasehold report, with the conveyancer in control of the final version [SWINDON, 19th October 2026] Residential conveyancers can now produce a report on title in minutes, rather than the hours it can take by hand. tmGroup has today launched […]
No application does not mean no risk: DevAssist calls on conveyancers to look beyond the boundary
As planning policy changes, DevAssist is urging conveyancing solicitors to commission specialist development risk reports before clients commit to buying. Your client is buying the house. But the view, the privacy and the quiet location may be what persuaded them to pay the price. What happens if the land next door becomes a housing estate? […]
Lawfront reports 73% growth in annual revenue this year
The private-equity backed parent company of seven regional firms, and over 1,500 staff, says it has achieved 73% growth in annual revenues this year, driven both by acquisitions and organic growth. Lawfront, which counts Slater Heelis and Brachers amongst its cohort, said revenue grew from £74 million to more than £128 million, achieved in part […]
Law Society calls for greater support for small firms
The Law Society is calling for the UK government, regulators and local authorities to take action to support small firms and sole practitioners, warning that pressures on recruitment and burdensome regulation threaten their existence. Research by YouGov commissioned by the Law Society, which included in-depth interviews with partners at 20 small firms across England and […]
Most ‘volatile’ lending market for years as lenders revise products every 16 days on average
Lenders are changing interest rates on mortgage deals on average every 16 days in 2026 in response to “volatile” funding costs a new report from Moneyfacts claims. Sustained volatility has been driven by “significant movements in swap rates” prompting lenders to “repeatedly reprice or withdraw products” said the financial comparison group. Figures drawn from the […]
Local councils receive average of £600,000 from PPA fees, HBF report finds
Local councils in England received an average of almost £600,000 each over the past three years from planning performance agreements (PPAs), a new report by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) reveals. The report, Analysing the impact of Planning Performance Agreements, draws on information from Freedom of Information requests to English local authorities between 2022 and […]
Conveyancing Improvement Collective (CIC) – Coming to a town near you – Part 2
The conversation has started, but turning frustration into meaningful reform is the real challenge. Following the launch of the Conveyancing Improvement Council, Rob Hailstone explains how front-line professionals are being invited to identify the causes of delay, share practical solutions and help shape a more efficient home-moving process. So, having read last week’s article, what […]
The property market may be uncertain, but preparations needn’t be
With the Budget approaching, some buyers and sellers may be waiting for greater certainty before committing to a move. While any measures announced may help boost confidence, there are practical steps people can take now to prepare and avoid unnecessary delays when the time comes. A healthy housing market needs movement at every level. The […]