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A fast-track route to a conveyancing and probate qualification has been launched by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) as the regulator steps up efforts to tackle the demand for both legal services. The route
Legal regulators are not doing enough to open up the flexible pathways into a legal career that are needed to improve diversity in the sector, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) says. The comments
The first live TR1 transfer deed has been submitted using a qualified electronic signature (QES), in a transaction completed by MJP Conveyancing using Veyco’s QEST platform. The deed was signed remotely using a fully verified
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been formally censured by the Legal Services Board (LSB) over its failure to protect consumers affected by the failure of SSB Group. The LSB’s report into the SRA’s handling
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the Building Societies Association’s (BSA) ‘Think Again’ campaign for aspiring homebuyers, following a meeting with 13 senior leaders from UK building societies. The chancellor (pictured) heard how building societies are
The Law Society of England and Wales has responded to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) draft statement of policy on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), broadly supporting a strengthened regulatory approach but raising concerns about
Legal Brokers Ltd, a UK provider of biometric identity verification services to law firms, has launched a free digital identity wallet designed to give individuals greater control over identity verification and simplify the property transaction
A freedom of information request by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has revealed local authorities in England and Wales are sitting on over £9 billion of developer contributions paid as part of planning agreements for
Prospective home buyers in Wales want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, according to a national survey by WaterSafe. The UK register of approved plumbers found that 82% of 2,000
Gethin Lloyd is a partner in the residential property team at Knights, having joined the firm in 2014 to start the residential property department in the Chester Office. His focus is service, communication and speed.
The Conveyancing Association has criticised the proposed HMRC SDLT changes which propose to require conveyancing firms to register as tax advisers, saying they are “disproportionate” and risk “serious unintended consequences for firms and consumers alike”.
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed 44 new legal specialists across the north of England over the last five months. The new starters include partners, directors, managing associates, trainee solicitors and paralegals,
Birmingham social purpose law firm Anthony Collins has appointed two legal directors and two senior associates, and in Cheshire, Rowlinsons Solicitors has appointed “widely known” Tim Jordan as a consultant solicitor, adding 40 years of
Developing estates: registration services – approval of draft transfers and leases (PG41s3) Page summary: Approval of draft transfers and leases service to those involved in the registration of developing estates (practice guide 41, supplement 3).
The latest property market transaction figures published by HMRC are not reflective of the current market conditions and represent the last of the hangover from the uncertainty created by the autumn budget and the run
National Conveyancing Month kicks off today with a welcome message from founders Rob Hailstone, CEO of the Bold Legal Group, and David Opie, managing director of Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer. National Conveyancing
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has confirmed it is taking action to support the home movers and conveyancers impacted by the sudden closure of PM Law earlier this month by contacting outstanding applications and publishing responses
The UK legal services sector increased by 6.1% in 2025, according to the latest legal services market report from IRN Legal Reports. The total estimated value of the market last year was £55.5 billion, with
Fall throughs could be costing the property economy as much as £900 million in lost estate agency fees and tax revenue, according to research by property portal Rightmove. The figure does not include lost conveyancing
The Bank of England has confirmed it will extend the operating hours of the high value payments system CHAPS from its current core operating hours of 6am to 6pm, as efforts to operate settlement on
The latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast marks a major milestone for property due diligence and environmental search provider Groundsure, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary Podcast host David Opie is joined by CEO Malcolm Smith
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) and The Conveyancing Association to promote closer collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the property sector. The MoU
Proptech firm Coadjute has appointed property broadcaster Phil Spencer as an ambassador to help bring attention to the risks of money laundering. Coadjute, which provides a digital platform from property transaction workflows, says it has
A new referral scheme aims to provide lawyers with access to vetted expertise in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The scheme – known as J-Law – has been launched by Judicare Law International, a
The Council of Property Search Organisations has published a new compliance note which sets mandatory standards for climate searches for property search organisations who subscribe to the Search Code. CoPSO was founded in 2003 and
Investment in UK legal tech rose to record levels in 2025, with backing for companies specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) “surging”, according to figures published today by LawtechUK. The newly published figures from the Ministry
A trade body for search and property data providers has released a compliance note on climate risk reporting to members, outlining clear definitions of data currently used in climate reports, minimum service standards and expectations
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced Richard Blakeway as its preferred candidate for the post of chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC). The LSB’s recommendation, which came about after an open competition,
Kev Tunnicliffe is CEO and founder of Sort Group (SortRefer and Sort Legal), a technology led property services provider focused on improving the home moving journey for brokers, conveyancers and consumers. With more than 35
Proposals which would insist on separate post holders for roles of Compliance Office for Legal Practice (COLP), Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA), Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Senior Reporting Officer (SRO) amongst other
A principal of a conveyancing firm based in Wales is raising money for a children’s charity by attempting to walk and run 500 kilometres across the Arctic circle in just five days. Sam Hawking, principal
Property search platform PALI has announced its proprietary automated search pack tool is now available as part of the firm’s API. Developed over the course of the last few years, Intelligent Search Pack (ISP) is