As the Law Society of England and Wales marks two centuries since its inception in 1825, new research reveals public views on the legal profession, the justice system and the use of technology. Public confidence
A Birmingham law firm has been fined more than the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) stated £25,000 for ‘traditional’ firms for anti-money laundering (AML) failures because of it’s status as an alternative business structure (ABS). Tyndallwoods
In its 2025 Corporate Plan, launched last week, CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) says it has set out a ‘bold programme of action’ to strengthen the regulation of legal executives and improve information to consumers. The
The gross value added (GVA) from UK legal services is estimated to have increased by 50% in the last decade. According to the newly published Economic Value report by the Law Society of England and
To coincide with Disability History Month (14th November – 20th December), the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and employees in the workplace. There
Two in five adults who are currently renting (39%) expect to still be renting when they retire, highlighting a major risk to their later life financial security if millions are left to fund housing costs
iamproperty has launched what it is calling its ‘Premium Conveyancing’ service to be offered as an enhanced conveyancing option within its movebutler solution. The firms says it is designed to offer a route to ‘speedier,
Ordnance Survey is celebrating launching the Geovation hub 15 years ago to ‘foster a geospatial ecosystem for start-ups to solve real world challenges’ using location data. Since then, the hub says it has supported over
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has announced that Decision First has become an Associate Member of the trade body organisation. Decision First, a Joint Venture between Landmark Information Group and First Title, have been operating
Property law firm PCS Legal has announced the opening of its newest branch in Frinton-on-Sea. Located at Suite 1, Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9PQ, this latest expansion will bring PCS Legal’s renowned conveyancing and
Twenty7tec has announced mortgage market statistics for early November 2024. In week 45 (week beginning 3rd November 2024), they saw 264,422 residential mortgage searches, which was up 9.88% on the prior week. 61,557 Buy To
The Conveyancing Foundation was thrilled to be this year’s Charity Partner at the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) Conference 2024. This partnership offered a opportunity to promote the importance of wellbeing across the conveyancing sector,
The Data Use and Access Bill has come out which could transform the way that we use and share data, which in turn could change the way that people buy and sell property. Maria Harris,
With 12 years in the property sector and in direct consultation with lawyers on their conveyancing due diligence needs, Move Reports have said that Neil understands the challenges modern conveyancers face and takes his position
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has released its 2023-24 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Annual Report, which outlines the regulator’s focus on preventing financial crime in the legal sector. This year’s report reveals a rise in penalties
Equity Release Group (ERG) have reported a significant uplift in their enquiries this year, announcing amplification of their lead volume by 102 per cent YoY in September and lending applications up 52 percent in comparison
Nearly 22,000 UK estate agency branches have registered with HMRC for money laundering supervision – an increase of around 1,500 branches in just over a year, according to new analysis from Thirdfort. Some 21,663 branches
Rightmove is testing a new AI-powered location tool in a small number of areas across Great Britain, that will help potential buyers learn more about a home’s surrounding location at the point of sending a
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) and the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) have pledged to work together to promote open property data to improve the homebuying and selling process. CoPSO and OPDA have
Rob Hailstone, founder and CEO of the Bold Legal Group (BLG) reflected on the growth and collaborative spirit that have defined BLG since its inception 15 years ago. Hailstone took this mission further by creating
An independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) actions before it closed law firm Axiom Ince Limited has led to the Legal Services Board (LSB) initiating enforcement action against the SRA. When Axiom Ince
The provisional non-seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK residential transactions in September 2024 is 94,800, 2% higher than September 2023 and 9% lower than August 2024, according to HM Revenue & Customs recent
The Conveyancing Foundation has announced an exciting new Charity Partnership with Miller Insurance Services LLP. This collaboration marks a significant step in the Foundation’s ongoing mission to promote wellbeing within the conveyancing sector and to
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled changes to property taxation and housing investment aimed at reshaping the UK’s housing landscape. This budget presented a bold response to ongoing housing shortages and affordability challenges, pairing an expanded
Mortgage approvals on house purchases for September sit at 65,647 up (+1.1%) from 64,958 in August. Following revised figures from the Bank of England, this marks four consecutive months of positive growth in mortgage approval
Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again, create jobs and grow the economy as a multi-million-pound funding boost is given councils to unlock
As the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget announcement approaches, the UK property market is keeping a close eye on potential changes that may impact people. Rightmove has analysed the current landscape, providing insights and predictions on the
A housing package will deliver up to 5,000 new affordable social homes with £500 million in new funding for the Affordable Homes Programme. This brings total investment in housing supply to over £5 billion and
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a new global standard titled ‘Property Agency and Management Principles’. This global standard, reflecting the changing nature of real estate and the work carried out by
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published findings from its corporate strategy benchmarking research, which examines key audiences’ perception of its performance, despite continued warnings from the Law Society of England and Wales to focus
The latest quarterly Equity Release report revealed a 2% increase in new plans agreed, bringing the total to 5,370 for the quarter. This marks the first time since the Autumn 2022 mini-Budget that the equity
East of England-based solicitor firm, Hegarty has announced it will open its new office in Bourne, Lincolnshire later this month. It will be the firm’s fifth office in the region and adds to the list