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Conveyancing remains a prime target for organised fraud. Between April 2024 and May 2025, there were 143 reported cases and £11.7m in losses – often devastating for households. But as fraud evolves, so do the
UK law societies have united to call for urgent ratification of a new treaty designed to protect lawyers this World Human Rights Day (10 December). They say that the Council of Europe Convention for the
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) is urging property professionals to respond to the government’s home buying consultation, which the organisation says is “a unique opportunity for transformational change”. OPDA – whose members include NatWest
New research from charity CPRE suggests government policy is paving the way for large-scale development of unspoilt rural landscapes. Since the ‘‘grey belt’ policy was introduced in December 2024, 13 developments of 10 or more
The Conveyancing Foundation has announced the launch of National Conveyancing Month, which will be held in March. Building on the success of National Conveyancing Week in March last year, the event has been expanded to
The first in a two-part webinar series from Bold Legal Group and Auxilio is now live, with expert voices from across the conveyancing landscape discussing one of the profession’s most pressing challenges: how to manage
Richard Mathias is a former director of Law Firm Services, the company behind Minerva, and a consultant to the legal sector. He has spent almost 40 years working both within and for conveyancing firms across
Click2Check, a credit and anti-money laundering check and Open Banking provider, is the newest member of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA). Designed for solicitors, estate agents, financial advisers and mortgage intermediaries, Click2Check provides a
Industry leaders from HM Land Registry, Bold Legal Group, TM Group, Taylor Rose and Auxilio will discuss the future of conveyancing in a webinar on Monday 8 December, in a session chaired by Rob Hailstone.
New research from Landmark Information Group reveals a major acceleration in the adoption of technological tools across the conveyancing sector, with AI usage among residential conveyancers doubling in a year. Last year, 39% of conveyancers
The latest data from Twenty7tec shows a clear pause in borrower behaviour in November, which the financial technology firm attributes to households and landlords waiting for budget clarity before making new commitments.Total mortgage searches fell
A specialist forum set up to offer support and insight to conveyancers has provided 29,000 responses to over 4,000 questions since it was launched in 2020. The Bold Legal Group (BLG) online forum is a
Legl has joined The Conveyancing Association (CA) as an affiliate member. The award-winning software platform enables law firms to manage processes from client onboarding, to AML risk and compliance and compliant cash collection. As an
Evidence of identity (PG67) Page summary: This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67). Change made: Section 7 has been
Tickets for the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, sponsored by Groundsure, have been launched today (Monday 1st December) with a special Cyber Monday discount. This week only (Monday 1st December to Friday 5th December 2025), if
The Law Society of England and Wales says it is ‘pleased the UK government has listened to its concerns and will not be imposing a damaging tax on limited liability partnerships’. The legal sector is
With the deadline for entry into the British Conveyancing Awards 2026 just days away on Monday 1st December, Today’s Conveyancer considers what makes a standout entry for awards programmes. Awards events pit firms against their
The Conveyancing Association (CA) will hold an online roundtable on 3 December 2025 to secure feedback for the government’s consultations on home buying reform and material information. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
OneDome has acquired mortgage and insurance network Mortgage Intelligence from Connells Group, in a deal which significantly expands the housing and fintech business’s mortgage distribution footprint. The combined group, which also includes Life and Easy
The host for next year’s British Conveyancing Awards has been confirmed as impressionist, comedian and actor Jon Culshaw. Culshaw is a master of comedic guise, and widely regarded as Britain’s best impressionist. An accomplished actor,
Client due diligence platform Thirdfort has exceeded three million downloads since its launch in 2019, with know-your-client, anti-money laundering and source of funds checks carried out on behalf of over 1,500 regulated firms. The milestone
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers’ (CLC) has launched an accelerated route to qualification for fee earners with experience in conveyancing and probate. The ‘professional experience’ route allows fee earners to bypass the Level 4 Diploma,
A solicitor has successfully defended his conduct at a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) hearing after being accused of acting ‘recklessly’ and failing to act in the client’s best interests when instructed on the quick sale
Whilst almost a third of people believe their local area is in decline, fewer than one in 10 have taken action to help shape its future, says new research from the Royal Town Planning Institute
Globespan Media, the company behind the long-running What House? Awards, has launched a ceremony to celebrate excellence in conveyancing. The Conveyancing Awards will be held on 14 May at The Londoner hotel, bringing together experts
Private Registered Providers (PRPs), including housing associations, charities and some for-profit companies, won’t complete upgrading all their homes to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above until 2032, according to the latest
The Law Society of England and Wales has unveiled the artworks it commissioned to mark 200 years of supporting solicitors, created by celebrated British artist and Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock. ‘A People’s Practice’ is
New research from L&G’s Mortgage Club reveals that consumers continue to favour personal interaction when arranging a mortgage, despite the rising popularity of digital tools for day-to-day financial management. L&G’s data, released as part of
The Movera group has created a dedicated Know Your Client (KYC) team to support conveyancers, in response to feedback from fee earners. The new team will manage all source of funds processing across the group’s
Charitable incorporated organisations (PG14a) Page summary: Transactions involving charitable incorporated organisations, including their dissolution (practice guide 14A). Change made: Section 4.2 has been amended to reflect the changes to sections 18(2)(b) and 18(3)(b) of the
Commonhold tenure is on the government’s agenda and a preferred method by which shared new build property is to be registered as plans to phase out leasehold intensify. Speaking at the annual Society of Licensed
In the latest episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie is joined by Omar Fatha Rally, founder and CEO of Tellida Limited, to explore the realities of offshoring in the conveyancing sector. The