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A conveyancing paralegal has been barred from working in legal practice, with her “deliberate dishonesty” cited as the aggravating feature, whilst her fee earner line manager has been cleared of any wrongdoing. The Solicitors Disciplinary
The Law Firm Owners Podcast has named Myerson Connections as its new headline sponsor. The new sponsor, a referral scheme for legal professionals operated by Greater Manchester’s Myerson Solicitors, came on board after listening to
Property industry figures have described the latest inflation figures as “disappointing”, as the latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased to 3.4% in the year to December; up from 3.2% in November. The Office for National
The government says it will “unleash a rooftop revolution” as part of efforts to install energy efficient home heating solutions in up to five million properties, in a bid to tackle long term energy costs
In the first episode of the latest series of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie dives into the fast‑evolving world of digital property logbooks joined by Sally Holdway, director of Homeowners Passport and sale
Continued improvement in affordability helped support first-time buyer activity over 2025, a new report from Nationwide suggests. However, considerable variation in affordability remains across occupational groups, and is most challenging for people working in sales
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Peter Ambrose is the managing director of The Partnership, a company modernising the conveyancing process. With a legal background and strong technology expertise, he founded the firm to transform traditional residential transactions. Over the past
Leases: determination (PG26) Page summary: How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26). Change made: Section 4 has been amended to clarify that a deed of surrender must be executed
Property transaction activity in Q4 was dampened by hesitation despite early signs of renewed momentum towards the end of December, Landmark Information Group says in its latest Residential Property Trends Report – but signs of
The British Conveyancing Awards is delighted to announced conveyancing technology platform LMS as the sponsor of the pre- and post-awards events, which will be held in Manchester on 12 March. The awards, which see the
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO), the trade association for the property search industry, has shared a new strategy which it says is designed to strengthen the property market and support its members as
New analysis from property website Zoopla has revealed strong buyer demand across the country, although the property portal says market conditions vary across the regions. “After a sluggish end to 2025 it is positive to
Mortgage market activity slowed sharply in December, reflecting the typical seasonal pause at the end of the year, but underlying data points to a stronger overall position than seen earlier in the autumn, according to
Houzecheck, the property technology platform that uses cloud, digital and AI technologies to provide RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Surveys, RICS Level 3 Building Surveys, and property valuations through a network of accredited RICS-registered surveyors, says
Homes England, alongside HSBC and NatWest, will provide regional home builder Allison Homes with a £165 million finance facility to support the building of 2,000 new homes across the East of England, the Midlands and
An analysis of house move data by Compare My Move has revealed Halloween was the busiest day for home moves in 2025, with October the busiest month overall. A review of more than 170,000 moves
With over 20 years of experience in residential conveyancing, consultant solicitor John Coulter has worked across high-volume firms, boutique practices, and leadership roles. Alongside his legal practice, he advises law firms on operational efficiency, capacity
New research from identity verification provider Credas Technologies has revealed a stark trust gap in the property sector, with just 35% of UK homebuyers saying they trust estate agents with their personal data compared to
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has launched its first Quarterly Confidence Tracker for 2026 and is seeking views from the sector. The regulator is running the survey to gauge the current state of the market
Property duo Nicola and Paul Broomham have launched a new recruitment and retention consultancy targeted at the property sector. The husband and wife team say that 2point0 Group, which blends recruitment, consultancy and leadership coaching,
New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released the latest edition of its standards. The NHBC standards inform builders and developers of the technical and performance standards required by new homes registered with NHBC.
A newly launched case management system will aim to recover over three quarters of a million pounds in billable capacity for a typical high street practice, say its creators. The technology integrates artificial intelligence and
The Halifax House Price Index for December recorded a dip of -0.6%, following a -0.1% fall in November. The average property price is now £297,755, the lowest since June. “While this may feel like a
The Conveyancing Foundation celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2025, a decade in which the organisation achieved its objective of enhancing the lives of those working in the property industry – and raised £1.3 million
Legal GiGZ, which claims to be the world’s first comprehensive directory of ‘business of law’ conferences and events, has launched a platform bringing together over 260 legal industry events across more than 40 countries. Founded
The Christmas single released by Michael Day of Integra Property Services, who celebrated 50 years in the property industry in December, has raised £2,104 for charitable causes. The original song has had over 1500 streams
The Law Society of England and Wales says it supports home buying and selling reform, but more detail about the government’s proposals is needed, and regulatory burdens on conveyancers should be reduced. In its responses
The Conveyancing Association (CA) says it has “made clear its support” for home buying and selling reform in its responses to the government’s consultations, but warns key safeguards are essential to protect consumers and ensure
A Cheshire-based residential conveyancing specialist is calling for caution as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prominent in property law. Chris Illingworth, partner and head of the conveyancing department at Watsons Solicitors in Warrington (pictured), admits
Rightmove has recorded the busiest ever Boxing Day for visits to its platform, with the five days after Christmas seeing a 67% increase in the number of enquiries sent to estate agents and a 143%
The Law Society of England Wales has asked the government to clarify how AI can be used in legal services while upholding professional standards and public trust. Writing in response to a call for evidence