Digital journalist at the Today’s Media publications: Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Family Lawyer and Today’s Wills and Probate.
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
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
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
A pattern of “breakdown in communication” and a “failure by landlords” to adhere to terms of leases runs beneath many enquiries made to the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE). These are the findings from the latest
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced its new chair of the board, Caroline Corby. Corby, who currently chairs the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), will begin her appointment next month, having replaced Anna Bradley. Speaking
Conveyancing reform and AI will be among the topics on the agenda for this years Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) annual conference and dinner. Bringing together expert speakers from across the conveyancing, legal and property
A conveyancing charity is marking World Mental Health Day by spotlighting resources which encourage businesses to prioritise workplace wellbeing and continue the conversation around mental health. Conveyancing Foundation has released two new videos “exploring different
A UK housing commission has laid out new plans to tackle two issues reportedly at the centre of the housebuilding “crisis”. The Prosper UK Housing Commission, led by former housing minister Gavin Barwell, has launched
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has retracted its proposal of a statutory statement of policy to tackle diversity and equality barriers within the legal profession. Following a consultation between November 2025 and March 2026, where
An appeal made by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) against the Carter-Ruck ruling has been granted by the High Court and advanced to the Supreme Court. The landmark ruling made in September found the SRA
The residential property market has lost some momentum in September ahead of expected Bank of England interest rate rises, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Figures drawn from the latest UK Residential
The leader of the Conservatives has promised to scrap Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and roll back the proposed mansion tax if her party were to win the next general election. Kemi Badenoch outlined the
The Law Society is calling for better oversight of agentic AI within the justice system, as new research warns it is developing faster than the rules needed to govern it. A foresight study published by
Conveyancers are being told to speak up now to help shape proposals around digital home moving reforms before the government legislates. The call to action was made during a webinar hosted by LMS Conveyancing’s National
A solicitor has been struck off and ordered to pay costs of £18,000 by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after acting dishonestly and favouring the best interests of one client over another in two conveyancing
Research among over 2000 people and the Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO) own case files has revealed the growing influence of AI on complaints with more than half of people who have made, or considered making, a
The average UK home costs the equivalent of 7.3 times average earnings, down from 7.6 a year ago and the lowest level since 2015. Nationally, the average property price increased by +0.5% over the last
Consumers asking AI to recommend a trusted solicitor are being directed to firms that have been fined or shut down by the Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA), according to a new study from an access to
The number of sales agreed has fallen by 9% when compared to the same period 12 months ago according to the latest data from Zoopla. Comparing market activity data from 18 August to 20 September
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
A new video designed to help consumers understand smart property data and how it can improve the home buying and selling process has been launched. The Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) has released the
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) does not have the power to requisition documents subject to legal professional privilege, the High Court has ruled. In Carter-Ruck Solicitors & another v Solicitors Regulation Authority, Mr Justice Butcher
AI-generated correspondence could unintentionally be slowing down the home buying process, a conveyancing firm warns. RG Law says artificial intelligence is now adding “a new layer of complexity” to conveyancing, with homebuyers using tools to
Exports of UK legal services rose to almost £11 billion in 2025, as international demand soars. The new International Data Insights report published by the Law Society has revealed the global strength of English law
Conveyancing firms that treat client experience as a “strategic priority” will grow in the upcoming financial year, a new report suggests. As larger conveyancing firms extend their lead of completed HM Land Registry (HMLR) applications
A conveyancing firm will not have to pay damages of £299,800, a judge has ruled, despite having made a “limited” breach of service in failing to advise an investor that deposits paid up-front on a
The housing market is showing “increasing signs of weakness” as the number of properties reaching sales agreed has fallen 5% year-on-year for the last four months. According to the latest market update from TwentyCi, data
Average UK house prices increased by 1.4% in the 12 months to July 2026, up from the revised estimate of 1.5% in the 12 months to June 2026, according to the latest UK House Price
A legal charity has said there is a “potential role” for AI tools in meeting the needs of the justice system, following a survey which found one in six participants facing a legal dispute used
Research shows a “substantial increase” in homes hitting the market across England since pupils returned to school in September, with more than 50,000 listed. Figures released by estate agency Yopa found that on 31 August,
Cheshire law firm Rowlinsons Solicitors has officially opened its new office in Knutsford, expanding the firm’s reach with legal services including residential and commercial property, family law and private client matters. The expansion follows Rowlinsons’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned the manager of a law firm from working in financial services, after he allowed more than £28 million of client money to be taken from accounts without authorisation.