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Over-pricing by estate agents is undermining public trust in the housing market and should worry the property industry, according to the co-founder of agent brokerage Avocado Property Partner Agents. With TwentyEA data revealing more than
Analysis from Rightmove suggests static house prices and lower mortgage rates are benefitting south of England buyers more than those elsewhere in the UK, with London buyers potentially saving £181 a month on mortgage payments.
The Conveyancing Alliance has launched new branding to reflect ‘years of growth and industry recognition’, and will unify its portfolio under the brand CAL. CAL is now the home brand for the group, with the
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed interim Chair Catherine Brown will continue in the role until at least the end of March 2026. Following approval by the Lord Chancellor, Brown will continue as chair
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has written to respondents to the consultation on the holding of client funds by solicitors to confirm it will not be taking any immediate action on removing client account from
The Law Society has ‘lost its way’ and is caught between its former position as a regulator and its current position as a membership body said the chair of pressure group the Property Lawyers Alliance
Forty-two organisations have committed their support to the National Property Transaction Network (NPTN), described as an ‘interoperable, digital ecosystem’ by its creators, following a successful pilot in late 2024. The NPTN has been created by
A government consultation on the registration of all organisations who provide tax advice and interact with HMRC could see conveyancers required to register with the agency under new legislation. HMRC has identified a need to
In the third and final instalment of his “Perfect” trilogy, former CEO of the fastest growing law firm at the time-turned consultant Simon McCrum shares his views on what it takes to be the Perfect
The annual Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) conference reconvenes on 12th November to tackle the daily issues facing conveyancers including commonhold, mental health, and artificial intelligence. Hosted again in Derby, the day welcomes speakers from
A decline in transaction volumes is predicted in the next 12-18 months after the stamp duty changes masked an otherwise flat year for conveyancers and transaction volumes. The claim comes from a new report published
An updated schema for the Open Property Data Association’s (OPDA) Property Data Trust Framework (PDTF) schema, has added new features to improve transparency, reduce delays and further accelerate the digitisation of the property market said
The British Conveyancing Awards 2026 formally launches today with a special early bird entry rate, and entries are encouraged from across the conveyancing profession. After five years in London, this year’s awards will be held
An industry led charter setting out a ‘bold and practical blueprint’ to improve the home buying and selling process has been launched, with the ambition to achieve 28-day ‘sale agreed to exchange’ timescales for property
Bamboo is an emerging threat that’s quietly taking root in gardens and, increasingly, in legal disputes according to Emily Grant, Director of Operations at Environet UK, who joins the latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast. Emily is
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying practice, in what the organisation describes as a ‘decisive move to
A new Ofqual-accredited paralegal qualification has been launched by The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). The Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals is the first Ofqual regulated Level 5 paralegal qualification and joins NALP’s suite
HM Land Registry continue to grapple with an ‘alarming’ number of requisitions despite efforts to improve the quality of data submitted to the agency. The number of requisitions sent to conveyancers varied from 2.9 per
The report in to bullying and harassment within the Bar has concluded 36 recommendations to tackle what is described as a ‘culture of impunity’ by Baroness Harriet Harman KC, the report’s author. The review was
A week dedicated to raising awareness around mental health and overall wellbeing across the property industry has been announced by conveyancing charity the Conveyancing Foundation. The awareness week will take place from 6th to 10th
In this episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie welcomes Scott Bozinis, CEO of InfoTrack UK, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation marking a decade of innovation in the UK conveyancing sector. In
The threshold at which the Law Society can be required to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) could rise tenfold as part of proposals put forward at the Annual General Meeting(AGM). In an article outlining
A Bristol panel event staged by the Women in Residential Property (WiRP) network will discuss the power of collaboration in property and examine how powerful networks can drive progress. Hosted by WiRP chair Rebecca Kibby
Nearly two thirds of lawyers are now using artificial intelligence to support them in their roles, but appear to be doing it off their own back. Only 17% of lawyers say their firm has a
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is proposing increasing its case fee from £400 to £600, in the first change to pricing since charges were first introduced in 2010. The Law Society of England and Wales has
Recently run roundtables to discuss the option of funding access to justice through interest on client account, first previewed in The Law Society Gazette, have created more questions than answers according to attendees. In July
Cumbria-based Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has announced managing director Peter Stafford will retire at the end of September, concluding more than 25 years with the firm and a decade as managing partner. Stafford will be succeeded
The government is inviting private companies specialising in building technology solutions which incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to work collaboratively to ‘transform public services’. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has launched an initial set of priority
Following the news the government is considering introducing a national property tax in place of Stamp Duty, it has been further reported a ‘mansion tax’ is under consideration by the Treasury in an attempt to
Professional services marketing company Consortium has launched a subscription-based content service for law firms. The Content Club will provide ready-to-publish content aimed at maintaining a consistent online presence and enhancing visibility for legal service providers.
tmGroup has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer effective Monday 18th August. Matthew Green joins the conveyancing search and technology provider from global commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplace CoStar
Against a backdrop of employees being encouraged back into the office according to the latest KPMG CEO report, a consultant-style law firm has reported a five fold increase in the number of consultant solicitors in