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Homeowners and property buyers are being warned not to rely on artificial intelligence tools to identify Japanese knotweed, as new analysis reveals that a popular AI tool failed to correctly identify the invasive plant in
Buyer demand has dipped amid renewed concerns over the interest rate outlook, according to the latest residential market survey from RICS. The UK Residential Market Survey from the chartered surveyor body shows a housing market
Matthew Pennycook, the minister of state for housing and planning (pictured), has signed into law the regulations to commence the new plan-making system provided for by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. A package of
The Government is seeking views on how digital ID could be used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. Launching a national public consultation, Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the
The government has delayed the launch of its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms until the second half of 2027 but said it “continues to work at pace to deliver reformed domestic EPCs”. “Following engagement with
Ryan Hannah is the founder and CEO of Compass, the UK’s only fully indemnified SDLT assessment and calculation platform. He built Compass to address systemic inaccuracy in Stamp Duty Land Tax, ensuring purchasers pay exactly
Small to medium sized law firms could be unfairly and disproportionately penalised under Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to redistribute interest from client accounts to fund access to justice, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
The latest research from property legal tech firm Search Acumen points to an elevated number of property transactions for Q4 2025, which the company says signals renewed confidence in the property sector following years of
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has provided £9 million in compensation to clients of PM Law, which closed unexpectedly at the start of February. The money has been largely used to facilitate property transactions which
The latest IRN UK Residential Conveyancing Market Report reveals the volume of residential transactions in the UK has increased for the second year running in 2025, following declines in 2022 and 2023. The residential conveyancing
HM Land Registry has pushed back the completion date of its Local Land Charges programme to the end of 2028, citing the complexity of transforming fragmented data while upholding the highest standards. “The integrity of
With National Conveyancing Month well underway, week two promises to deliver more insight and value for conveyancers. The highlight of the first week was a panel discussion hosted by Alex Holt of Cashroom, discussing pricing
The latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes two of the property industry’s most outspoken voices: Peter Ambrose, Managing Director of The Partnership, and Russell Quirk, co‑founder and director of Proper PR. Both are known for their
A guidance document outlining recommendations on what might constitute unnecessary enquiries has been updated in the wake of a finalised sixth edition of the TA6 Property Information Form. The TA6 which formally replaces the existing
A fast-track route to a conveyancing and probate qualification has been launched by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) as the regulator steps up efforts to tackle the demand for both legal services. The route
Legal regulators are not doing enough to open up the flexible pathways into a legal career that are needed to improve diversity in the sector, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) says. The comments
The first live TR1 transfer deed has been submitted using a qualified electronic signature (QES), in a transaction completed by MJP Conveyancing using Veyco’s QEST platform. The deed was signed remotely using a fully verified
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been formally censured by the Legal Services Board (LSB) over its failure to protect consumers affected by the failure of SSB Group. The LSB’s report into the SRA’s handling
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the Building Societies Association’s (BSA) ‘Think Again’ campaign for aspiring homebuyers, following a meeting with 13 senior leaders from UK building societies. The chancellor (pictured) heard how building societies are
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) draft statement of policy on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), broadly supporting a strengthened regulatory approach but raising concerns about
Legal Brokers Ltd, a UK provider of biometric identity verification services to law firms, has launched a free digital identity wallet designed to give individuals greater control over identity verification and simplify the property transaction
A freedom of information request by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has revealed local authorities in England and Wales are sitting on over £9 billion of developer contributions paid as part of planning agreements for
Prospective home buyers in Wales want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, according to a national survey by WaterSafe. The UK register of approved plumbers found that 82% of 2,000
Gethin Lloyd is a partner in the residential property team at Knights, having joined the firm in 2014 to start the residential property department in the Chester Office. His focus is service, communication and speed.
The Conveyancing Association has criticised the proposed HMRC SDLT changes which propose to require conveyancing firms to register as tax advisers, saying they are “disproportionate” and risk “serious unintended consequences for firms and consumers alike”.
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed 44 new legal specialists across the north of England over the last five months. The new starters include partners, directors, managing associates, trainee solicitors and paralegals,
Birmingham social purpose law firm Anthony Collins has appointed two legal directors and two senior associates, and in Cheshire, Rowlinsons Solicitors has appointed “widely known” Tim Jordan as a consultant solicitor, adding 40 years of
The latest property market transaction figures published by HMRC are not reflective of the current market conditions and represent the last of the hangover from the uncertainty created by the autumn budget and the run
National Conveyancing Month kicks off today with a welcome message from founders Rob Hailstone, CEO of the Bold Legal Group, and David Opie, managing director of Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer. National Conveyancing
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has confirmed it is taking action to support the home movers and conveyancers impacted by the sudden closure of PM Law earlier this month by contacting outstanding applications and publishing responses
The UK legal services sector increased by 6.1% in 2025, according to the latest legal services market report from IRN Legal Reports. The total estimated value of the market last year was £55.5 billion, with
Fall throughs could be costing the property economy as much as £900 million in lost estate agency fees and tax revenue, according to research by property portal Rightmove. The figure does not include lost conveyancing