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The new labour government must deliver just over 1,150 new homes every single working day for the next five years to achieve its stated aims of building 1.5m news homes in this Parliament according to
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has expanded its membership and welcomes London-based LawNeeds into its growing group of legal technology providers. LawNeeds describes itself as helping provide legal services ‘on the go’ with a
The residential property may be ‘poised for a potential upturn’ despite transactions being over 40% down on 2019. A 6% increase in the number of new properties coming to market and listings remaining above 2019
The Law Society of England and Wales’ (LS) CEO has offered a robust response to the uproar surrounding the fifth edition of the TA6 Property information form, saying a consultation launched last week was the
The Law Society of England and Wales has formally launched the proposed TA6 consultation after the decision to postpone the implementation of the updated fifth edition of the form earlier this month. The consultation follows
An event to showcase the opportunities for conveyancers to review and adopt new technology solutions in their businesses returns for its third year in November with an expanded format and new locations. The Digital Conveyancing
Ahead of the Law Society Special General Meeting (SGM) on 23rd July 2023, the Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) has accused the Law Society of trying to introduce Home Information Packs (HIPs) ‘by the back
An open letter signed by British Property Federation (BPF), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Federation of Private Residents Association (FoPRA), The Property Institute (TPI) and Propertymark has called on newly appointed Secretary of State
Movera CEO Nick Hale joins the latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast to discuss the his, and Movera’s, progress since his last appearance on the podcast in July 2023. Across its businesses Movera touch c.25% of all
Digital property exchange platform PEXA has said it has opened up its doors to industry integration with the launch of a new ‘API Hub’ which provides access to all their available APIs, speeding up and
Weakening demand has not deterred a more positive market sentiment in the months ahead despite latest figures suggesting a fall in new buyer enquiries of 8% in May and 7% in June according to The
A Welsh conveyancing practice has spent the last 14 years raising money for children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan with their latest adventure raising over £58,000 for the charity. The Bike, Boat, Boot Challenge saw a group
A collaboration between conveyancing firm Simply Conveyancing and property technology business Orbital Witness is the topic of discussion in the latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast Host David Opie is joined by Sue Bence, Chief Operating Officer
The Law Society has confirmed the date and time for the Special General Meeting (SGM) in response to the petition launched by Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG). It will be held on Tuesday 23 July
A network designed to improve the availability and quality of professional services to the deaf community has launched. Advisers for Deaf Network (ADN) describes itself as a marketing network for professional advisors, including law firms,
Do conveyancers get the credit they perhaps deserve for the progress they have made in adopting technology and new processes? Do they come under pressure to adopt change and technology and how can we improve
Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) has responded to the Law Society’s decision to delay in the mandatory implementation of the updated fifth edition of the TA6 Property Information Form, describing the decision as ‘disappointing’ and
The Law Society has announced mandated use of the updated TA6 property information form will be delayed until January 2025 to enable it to further consult members on the content and implications. In a statement
A report by consumer group Which? has recommended the adoption of digital logbooks as a means for government to ‘find ways to make home information and advice relevant to consumers’ needs, accessible, and accurate and
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservative manifesto for the General Election on 4th July, at Silverstone race circuit. His speech held few surprises for property professionals with many of the policy commitments announced
Analysis of First Time Buyer (FTB) trends have revealed the average age and personal circumstances of FTB’s in the UK. Nationally the average age of a FTB is 33 years 8 months old; meanwhile the
With both major political parties promising stamp duty reform ahead of the election, what does it actually mean for the electorate and wider property market. Labour announced plans to introduce a ‘Freedom to Buy’ scheme
Housing and a focus on first time buyers appears to be one of the main commitments of the major parties as their manifestos are published this week. Labour were the first to announce their plans
A snap poll run by Today’s Conveyancer suggests sentiment toward The Law Society is low amongst conveyancers. 90% of respondents to a LinkedIn poll said they would ‘support proposals to call for a vote of
The Labour party say it will make permanent the current Mortgage Guarantee Scheme if it is voted into power at next month’s General Election to be called “Freedom to Buy.” Introduced by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak
The number of properties coming to market has increased, with an uptick in demand also reported in the latest Housing Insight Report from estate agency membership and training body Propertymark. The report covers the month
A pilot scheme launched to provide law firms with a better understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and demonstrate compliance with its obligations has seen the first firms certified. The Legal Services Operational Privacy
Consultant-style law firm Setfords are one of just 25 companies globally to achieve double gold accreditations as part of its Investors in People assessment; and the only law firm to have achieved the landmark. Investors
The Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) have confirmed it has received the 100 votes required to submit a formal request for a Special General Meeting at The Law Society following the publication of its Requisition
Surrey Law Society have thrown their weight behind calls for a vote of no confidence in The Law Society CEO Ian Jeffery, and President Nick Emmerson. As reported yesterday, the Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG)
Nicola Ashley and Nicola Davies are former conveyancers and now founders of outsourced title investigation service N Title. They join podcast host David Opie on this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast to discuss their journey over
A Scottish-based ID verification and onboarding services provider has donated £35,000 to Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) through various charity initiatives as part of its aim to raise over £100,000. Members of the Amiqus team have