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The Council for Licensed Conveyancers says it is “extremely disappointed” with the “inaccurate representation” levelled at it by the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) in a position paper released this week. The CLC was singled
The government has launched a consultation on extending judicial review reforms beyond Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) to major housing, transport and energy developments such as solar projects, road building or affordable homes. Thousands of
The Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) has called for immediate action to overhaul a regulatory framework that is “fragmented, inconsistent and increasingly disconnected from the realities of a modern, technology-enabled legal market” and install a
HM Land Registry made meaningful progress in reducing the number of outstanding applications last year, its annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026 reveal. All five major post-completion application types are now less than
The government has confirmed leaseholders will be given clearer information about service charges and stronger protections against unfair costs, in reforms set out in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA). Following consultation with
The Q2 Residential Property Trends Report from Landmark Information Group shows the housing market remained relatively stable in the second quarter of 2026, despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty. The data suggests the industry is
The operations director of UK search provider X-Press Legal Services has been appointed to the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG). Christian Lister (pictured) joins the cross-sector group of government and industry leaders at a
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has shared its new five-year strategy, which places a strong emphasis on making the legal profession more accessible and campaigning for regulatory reform to break down barriers caused
Fixed mortgage rates have fallen at their fastest pace since October 2024, Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals. Average two- and five-year fixed rates fell by 0.16% and 0.11% respectively, with both reaching
New regulations coming into force in April 2027 will require certain contractual control agreements affecting registered land in England and Wales to be submitted digitally to HM Land Registry. Following changes announced by the government
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced a series of changes to the Cladding Safety Scheme and building assessment certificates (BACs) issued by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). In a joint
New analysis from Rightmove reveals that the number of new build housing developments coming to market is at its lowest level since January 2017, despite the government’s target to build 1.5 million homes over the
Total mortgage searches increased by 7% month-on-month and were 2% higher than this time last year, according to the June mortgage market snapshot from Twenty7tec. First-time buyer searches rose 9% month-on-month and are now 5%
UK Finance has shared a video explaining how the use of tokenised sterling deposits are the “visionary” next step in the digital finance transformation. The Great British Tokenised Deposit (GBTD) initiative is a collaborative industry
The newly renamed Lloyds House Price Index, formerly Halifax, reveals a slight increase in house prices in June, up by 0.2% after falling by the same amount in May. The small but significant shift offers
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced planning reforms it says will cut pre-application time by up to a year and save developers £1 billion on major infrastructure projects. Delivered through the
The government is seeking views on whether ‘quid pro quo’ leases should be exempt from, or treated differently to, proposals to a proposed cap on ground rents in residential leases. The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has launched a public consultation on new rules for complaint handling by regulated law firms, after proposals in its October 2025 consultation were withdrawn. The additional draft rules build on the
All the latest innovations brought together in a regular round up of news, updates and upgrades for conveyancing firms. Legalito, the technology provider created by The Partnership property lawyers, has released a new source of
More than 100 people have entered Simplify’s Trainee Conveyancer Programme since its launch. With further cohorts planned this year, Simplify says it is focused on developing future talent and supporting the long-term sustainability of the
Smith & Co Solicitors has strengthened its residential property team with the appointment of Pauline Hodgson (pictured above) as new department head. The appointment recognises more than a decade of specialist legal expertise and an
The latest Money and Credit report from the Bank of England reveals a 14.9% drop in net mortgage approvals for house purchases, down to 56,205 in May from 66,034 in April. This was below the
Buyer demand has dropped 15% compared to this time last year, with sales agreed falling 7%, Zoopla’s May house price index reveals. After months of cautious optimism, higher borrowing costs and ongoing political uncertainty are
Conveyancers continue to bear the brunt of AML penalties, with the majority of the decisions published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the first half of this year referring to the high-risk nature of the
The new edition of the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ handbook is live from today (Monday 29th June). The handbook will operate from a new platform and has been developed to deliver “a substantial enhancement in
UK Finance is supporting Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander to develop a financial services-led digital verification service that could be used to verify property transactions through banking apps.
Housebuilding statistics published by Homes England reveal a year-on-year increase in both new starts and completions between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, up by 11% and 9% respectively. Housing programmes delivered by the
Conveyancers and professionals across the property ecosystem have shared their reactions to the government’s roadmap for home buying and selling reform. Beth Rudolf, director of delivery at the Conveyancing Association, presented a balanced view. “Home
The government has released its agenda for changes to the home buying and selling process, with “a major shift” to digitalisation at their heart, and reduced duplication through AI-assisted conveyancing. The reforms will cut delays,
The government has released its agenda for reforms to the home buying and selling process, which it says will cut delays, reduce and digitalise paperwork, and stop sales collapsing. The reforms are centred around a
The government will publish a landmark roadmap setting out the steps it will take for a “once in a generation” change to home buying and selling, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage told the Propertymark One conference
Fraud operates “on an industrial scale” and is a threat to national security, according to the latest Annual Fraud Report from UK Finance. The report reveals ‘malicious redirection’ invoice and mandate scams have fallen to