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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
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
Digital identity verification provider Credas has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), saying they are looking forward to playing a role in creating a more transparent housing market. Credas provides digital services to conveyancers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has is reported to be watering down plans to raise tax through the imposition of of a national insurance equivalent levy on limited liability partnerships. First reported in The Times, it had
The Law Society has launched a survey of members seeking views on the government’s home buying and selling consultations, with the opportunity to take part in focus groups to help inform the Society’s responses. The
The British Conveyancing Awards returns in 2026 to recognise and celebrate the work of conveyancers up and down the country, at a brand new venue in Manchester. Organised by the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer, the
With the growth and consolidation within legal technology it can be a minefield for firms to navigate how to choose the best technology for their business which both serves them now and supports with their
In an unusual step, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has done little to quell speculation about upcoming tax increases in a speech in Downing Street. Both the Prime Minister and Chancellor have failed
Solicitors must consider their ethical obligations when posting and commenting on social media, as comments could breach SRA codes on client care, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and publicity, warns the Law Society of England and
CILEx regulated lawyers will be able to apply for standalone litigation practice rights in the areas of criminal, civil and family litigation after the Legal Services Board (LSB) approved CILEx Regulation’s (CRL) application. Although work
Delays in publishing the government’s Long-Term Housing Strategy, first announced in July 2024, have left members of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee ‘deeply disappointed’, with MPs in the dark over how the government
David Opie, host of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast, welcomes back PEXA UK for a timely update. Since first joining the podcast nearly two years ago much has changed both for PEXA and in the property
An analysis by mortgage data and technology firm Twenty7tec suggests first-time buyers are being priced out of the market, even when average earnings are combined in double-income households. More than half of first-time buyers (59%)
Conveyancing technology provider PEXA has launched a series of webinars to be run throughout Fraud Awareness Week, to help educate the sector on the evolving risks of fraud posed to property. The webinars come as
Figures from national estate agency Yopa reveal new-build sales volumes are down 62% so far in 2025, with significant drops recorded across all regions. The company is urging buyers to explore the many initiatives available
The UK property market is one of the largest and most important in the world and protecting its integrity requires a careful balance between any reforms and security, according to a newly formed ‘Conveyancing Task
A webinar hosted by Women in Residential Property (WIRP) on 4th November will offer a comprehensive update on developments across the residential property industry. The free event will bring together experts from conveyancing, block management,
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will become the Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) for anti-money laundering (AML) as part of her ‘blitz’ on ‘pointless admin’ In an effort to save
Homebuyers could be in effect being charged twice for infrastructure including roads, sewers, and drainage as many new build developments are left entering into private management arrangements after local authorities and utility providers leave them
The traditional seasonal slowdown in homebuyer demand in the run up to Christmas has come six to eight weeks earlier than usual as buyers adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach to moving home ahead of
More details have emerged of the £1m awarded to Land Data to set up a new independent platform that will ‘modernise conveyancing searches’ as part of efforts to improve the homebuying and selling process .
A Cheltenham-headquartered conveyancing firm has been valued at over £20m just four years after launching following significant private equity investment. Montpellier Legal, with offices Bath, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, London, Stroud and Worcester, was launched in
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may target limited liability partnerships (LLPs) as part of her plans to tax ‘those with the broadest shoulders’ in the upcoming budget. Tasked with filling a sizeable hole in the public finances,
In the latest, shorter episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie is joined by Rob Gurney, Managing Director at Ochresoft, and Ben Robinson, Managing Director at Landmark Estate Agency Services, to discuss the
Conveyancing representative body The Conveyancing Association (CA) has announced the date and theme of its 2026 Annual Conference which is to be held at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Birmingham. Taking place on Thursday
An app that guides sellers, buyers and estate agents through the steps of a property survey, allowing them to assess a property’s condition before committing to an offer, has added post-inspection support from a professional