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Mortgage approvals in March 2026 sat slightly higher than the six month average and average mortgage rates decreased slightly, according to the latest Bank of England (BoE) Money and Credit statistics. Net mortgage approvals, a
Economic growth is likely to be “somewhat weaker” with higher inflation than previously projected because of geo-political tensions in the Middle East, according to Nationwide Building Society in its latest appraisal of the UK housing
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is once again running its Quarterly Confidence Tracker to gather the views of the profession on the current state of home buying and selling. The regulator says the results
HM Land Registry (HMLR) is offering a series of interactive workshops designed for post-completion specialists to support efforts to reduce errors and save time and money. The webinars explore some of the most common issues
The Law Society has published a question and answer section on its website relating to the upcoming requirement for conveyancers to register as tax advisers with HMRC. Despite efforts to convince the government that conveyancers
In a slightly shorter podcast host David Opie welcomes on usual guests Ben Robinson and Rob Gurney of Landmark to discuss their latest Property Trends Report for the first quarter of 2026. It’s a mixed
The government has reaffirmed plans to introduce commonhold as the default tenure to “stop the renewal of the leasehold system” and give homeowners back control of their homes. Speaking at the Institute for Government, Matthew
Council tenants will have to wait three times as long to be eligible to buy their homes under major Right to Buy reforms announced by the government this week. The minimum eligibility period to purchase
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is hosting a free webinar exploring how to handle difficult conversations with colleagues, managers, teams and clients. Held on 14th May as part of Mental Health
Ross Coates Solicitors in Ipswich is the latest law firm subjected to an intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, following regulatory action this week. No details for the closure have been provided by the SRA
Lorna Thomson is a partner and head of residential conveyancing at Clifton Ingram, bringing decades of experience in property law to her role. Having qualified in the 1990s, she has built a career spanning both
Landlords are rushing to offload property ahead of the Renters Rights Act coming into force on Friday, claiming the legislation is “the final straw” in a market that is no longer commercially viable. Kent and
Shortcomings in the continuing competence training regime have prompted the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to undertake a consultation into the future of ensuring solicitors complete regular and relevant training. SRA-regulated solicitors are required to maintain
New Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chief executive Sarah Rapson says the organisation needs to “regain the trust of solicitors, law firms and the wider public”. In a statement published on the SRA website, Rapson said
Referral fees are a hidden tax on home buying and should be banned, according to the Conveyancing Task Force, a group of practising conveyancers, law firms and representatives from regional law societies. In a position
What do conveyancers need to know about the pending requirements for those “interacting” with HMRC to register as tax advisers? To take a deep dive into the issue the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes Ian Quayle,
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is responding to a “rapidly evolving” legal sector and plans to change its approach to oversight regulation to focus efforts on “where they are most needed”, according to its business
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is investigating a “sophisticated suspected fraud” at PM Law, following its intervention in February. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said it now believes the
As part of efforts to develop AI-powered fintech, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced its second cohort of organisations chosen to live test AI applications and “explore key questions around risk management and live monitoring
Conveyancing and property services group Simplify has posted profits of £15 million in its latest accounts, which it says reinforces its position as the UK’s largest conveyancer. The group’s published accounts to March 2025 reveal
Nathalie Harris is a legal assistant at the start of her legal career. Throughout the past three years, her growing legal expertise combined with her CILEX studies have positioned her as an emerging talent in
A near 25% increase in mortgage activity in the first quarter of 2025 was driven by a 46% increase in remortgaging as “rafts of borrowers” continue to come off ultra-low pandemic era mortgage products, according
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has responded to the growing use of artificial intelligence in technology by launching a new policy document on environmental, social and governance (ESG), setting out a framework to support
Referrals remain one of the most powerful – yet underused – growth strategies for SME law firms. In episode 22 of Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, Robert Flint, practising corporate lawyer and
A discrepancy between the amount of savings declared by a buyer and the amount shown on their bank statement is the biggest red flag in anti-money laundering checks, according to data from client due diligence
Following confirmation the issuing, management and transfer of cryptoassets is to be regulated, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on its interpretation of cryptoassets activities ahead of the publication of policy statements in
Nottinghamshire Law Firm Fidler & Pepper has announced the business has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) in a move it says is “designed to protect the legacy, values, culture and independence that have
Fall-through rates have fallen slightly in 10 of the UK’s 13 regions, according to the latest report from property data analysts TwentyCi. The national rate fell from 24% in Q1 25 to 23.7% in Q1
Demand in the buy-to-let market has been largely fuelled by re-mortgaging, with new purchases falling slightly in Q4 of 2025 compared to the same period a year ago, newly released figures from UK Finance reveal.
Law firms in England and Wales experienced rapid, sector-wide growth in 2025, with average earnings up by 11.2% compared with a 6.1% increase in 2024. The figures, released yesterday in the Law Society’s new annual
The average shelf life of a mortgage fell to a record low of just eight days in March, down from 14 days in February, according to the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report. The
HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), a consumer focused home-moving advice website, has been acquired by Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) in a move described by MAB as a way to “strengthen presence earlier in the home-buying journey and