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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation into plans for law firms to notify the regulator of proposed merger and acquisition activity, as part of its next phase of work examining client money
HM Land Registry has launched a new reporting feature on its customer portal that will allow users to generate a report of all application details submitted by all individuals within a business unit. The tool
How do law firm owners pass on their business? Their culture and legacy? At a time when private equity investment is increasingly popular and offers a potentially lucrative route to exit, firms are also exploring
The Bank of England has held the base interest rate at 3.75%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting for the hold by a majority of 7-2. The committee said it will continue to closely
Conveyancers are not “qualified, regulated or insured to provide tax advice” the Conveyancing Association (CA) has warned, in response to HMRC requiring the profession to register as tax advisers for the submission of stamp duty
The Law Society of England and Wales says it has “widespread and serious concerns” over the proposed increase in funding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking in its 2026-2027 business plan. In its response
Building societies and mutual-owned banks continue to play a key role in helping aspiring homeowners get onto the property ladder, the Building Societies Association (BSA) said, after recently released figures showed they accounted for around
A new conveyancing collective has told of its ambitions to tackle the issues facing conveyancing one at a time and “from the inside out” in an effort to create a better conveyancing experience. Speaking at
The total number of property transactions anticipated in the property market in England and Wales has been revised by TwentyCi, down from 1.2 million to 1.13 million – a 6.8% fall compared with 2025, and
With over 30 years of experience, Richard leads the residential conveyancing department at Hill and Company – a traditional high street firm which has been supporting those in its community and beyond for more than
The annual conference of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) will take place on Monday 9 November 2026 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, bringing together conveyancing professionals from across the sector for what
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched a series of summer webinars to provide conveyancers with practical insight, specialist expertise and guidance on key issues affecting firms, employees and property transactions. Delivered in partnership with a
Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82) Page summary: Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82) Change made: Sections 1 and 8 have been amended to
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published updated guidance on on supervision arrangements following the Mazur case. In the wake of the Court of Appeal ruling, which held that unqualified staff could continue to undertake
Just 16 days into her new role as CEO of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), the Mazur ruling and subsequent appeal thrust Jennifer Coupland into one of the biggest crises legal services has
Two reports commissioned by the Legal Services Board (LSB) examining the use of artificial intelligence in legal services have concluded it has the potential to reduce unmet legal needs, but safeguards are needed to protect
To help firms select technology that meets ongoing needs, Today’s Conveyancer invited four experts to share their top tips on identifying and implementing the right combination of software. Our first two parts focused on fragmented
Estate agent referral and personal recommendation remain the two largest influences on the selection of a conveyancing service, according to a recent survey conducted by Lyons Bowe Solicitors. Research was conducted amongst 1200 home owners
A conveyancing support business is launching a series of collaborative regional growth ‘pods’ to help independent law firms grow more effectively through collaborative business development, shared infrastructure, and strategic regional partnerships. Legal Brokers, which describes
Downwards trends in the property market show signs of stabilising, according to the latest sentiment survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). According to RICS members, the negative trend remains, with fewer enquiries
A “wide-ranging” consultation on the Legal Ombudsman’s Scheme Rules has been launched to tackle what the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has described as a response to “unprecedented levels of demand.” Driven by a 37%
A consultation on stamp duty land tax should be launched by the end of this year, according to a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG) report into affordability and barriers to home ownership, particularly
The value of new mortgage lending agreed to be advanced increased by 11.5% in Q1, to £78 billion, a 14.2% year-on-year increase. The value of gross mortgage advances decreased by 12.3% to £69.6 billion, 10.2%
Amity Law, a property law firm specialising in residential conveyancing, has completed its first digital purchase transaction using PEXA. The transaction marks an important milestone in the adoption of a digital completions process in the
The Mining Remediation Authority (MRA), formerly The Coal Authority, has announced the launch of a free online tool providing public access to thousands of historical coal mining plans. The digital maps are now available on
Emily Holland joined Pearson Hards in 2017 to assist the senior conveyancing manager and now has her own caseload of files. During her time at the firm she has developed considerable knowledge and experience about
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19) Page summary: How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19). Change made: Section 2.5.3. has been
Fully avoidable requisitions make up nearly 5% of all applications to HM Land Registry according to newly published data aimed at helping conveyancers identify where issues are arising and what action may be taken to
The Legal Services Board (LSB) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) will play key roles in the newly established AI Growth Lab, a government-led advisory sandbox intended to accelerate the development and deployment of AI
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Jelena Lentzos as director of strategy, policy and engagement. She will lead the LSB’s strategy, policy, and research teams at what the organisation said is a “pivotal moment
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has published its interim report into the use of referral fees and put forward a series of recommendations to strengthen transparency and consumer protection. The review found that referral
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has published a new client guide to the Renters’ Rights Act, to support conveyancers and firms in educating landlords, renters and members of the public. Written in plain English,