Government launches consultations on rentcharges and mandatory adoption on private estates
Two consultations on reforms to leasehold and private estate management have been launched as the government puts the hastily passed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 into action. Earlier this year, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) raised the issue of a ‘double whammy’ for homebuyers on private estates, with many new build developments passing the […]
Delays, upfront information and liability risks
Julie Williams, head of service delivery at outsourced conveyancing process provider ASAP, explains why enquiries remain the biggest barrier to sales progression. The home-moving process is currently under the spotlight with government, industry and consumers all pushing for faster, more transparent transactions. Despite a focus towards digitising the home buying process and consistent, shared […]
Law Society ‘strongly opposes’ proposed switch to AML regulation under the FCA
The Law Society of England and Wales has outlined its opposition to proposals to create a Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) for anti-money laundering which would sit under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority. In October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the creation of an SPSS as part of her ‘blitz’ on ‘pointless admin’, citing […]
Green credentials increasingly used as selling points for property sales despite limited progress on energy efficiency initiatives
Efforts to prepare the UK’s housing stock for the future appear to be falling on deaf ears, as home owners and landlords do little to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Property portal Rightmove has analysed 17 million EPC certificates and almost 30 million property listings from over the last decade. In 2015, 29% of […]
Lawyers fear AML reforms could endanger legal privilege, poll finds
Three in five (58%) legal professionals informally sampled have expressed concern that proposed AML reforms could affect legal professional privilege. The finding comes from a poll of 204 legal professionals, which was carried out during a webinar hosted by compliance and training providers VinciWorks and Compliance Office. Attendees were discussing the government proposal to significantly reduce […]
AI conveyancing platform Conveyd raises £2.5m in seed funding, aims to ‘dramatically speed up’ process
A conveyancing platform that aims to “dramatically” speed up the process of buying a home by automating “critical parts of the admin-heavy conveyancing process” has raised £2.5 million in seed funding. The platform combines purpose-built AI with specialist lawyers to handle the complete conveyancing process, from onboarding the home buyer to preparing the case for […]
As we move into 2026, will moving home change?
Last time Mike Stainsby moved house – over 20 years ago – the process was so stressful he invented a new swear word. Have things changed? Can they be improved? The commercial director at Conveyancer Insights and Property Search Direct makes a few suggestions for the coming year. I’m not particularly proud that I […]
What could 2026 bring for residential conveyancers?
The residential conveyancing sector is evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing client expectations. Here, the team at Landmark Information Group explore the challenges and opportunities facing conveyancers in 2026, highlighting key trends emerging from the company’s latest market research that could shape the year ahead. Opportunities for conveyancers in 2026 AI and […]
Land registration: Practice guides (PG1)
First registrations (PG1) Page summary: Guidance for conveyancers on how to register unregistered estates in land for the first time (practice guide 1). Change made: Section 5.1 has been amended to clarify the steps we will take if an applicant for first registration does not appear to be in possession of some or all of […]
HMLR publishes avoidable requisitions data in bid to cut costs and delays
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has published avoidable requisitions data on GOV.UK, in a bid to “help conveyancers cut delays, improve application quality and access free training”. Fully avoidable requisitions make up 4.6% of the 1.3 million applications to HMLR according to the data, which covers the six months from April to September 2025. The updated […]
#BCAwards2026 judging panel announced – tickets now available
Tickets for the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, sponsored by Groundsure, are now available as the awards enters the critical period of judging. This year’s panel of judges will review the entries from individuals, firms and business up and down the country, with the finalists set to be announced early February. The British Conveyancing Awards 2026 […]
Home buying and selling reform, TA6, and what makes the perfect partner; a year of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast
The Today’s Conveyancer Podcast was launched in 2021 with the aim of introducing listeners to the organisations and individuals who contribute to the success of the conveyancing sector. Over the previous four series, and 139 episodes the podcast has covered topics from digitisation, improving home buying and selling, M&A, the potential impact of artificial intelligence, […]
Grow your business: How to level-up your business development strategy
In the second episode of Series 4 of the Build Better Habits webinars, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, hosted a panel of experts to explore how SME law firms can level up their business development (BD) strategies. Our expert panellists were Robert Flint, founder of Adviserly and author of Working with Strangers; Lara […]
The quiet divide conveyancers are now facing under the hidden impact of leasehold reform
Louise Ainley, conveyancing solicitor at licensed conveyancer course provider Access Law Online, explains how leasehold reform is affecting the way buyers and lenders approach transactions, and the impact on conveyancers. The early stages of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act are influencing leasehold transactions in ways that are easy to overlook. As buyers and lenders […]
Unlocking the legal landscape: Key takeaways from Geodesys’ CPD webinar day
On 2nd December 2025, Geodesys hosted a full-day online event, Unlocking the Legal Landscape, bringing together leading experts to provide residential and commercial conveyancers with critical updates, practical insights, and future-focused guidance. The sessions covered everything from legislative changes to best practice tips, ensuring attendees left equipped to navigate an evolving legal environment. Morning session: […]
Conveyancers who submit SDLT returns must register as tax advisers, HMRC confirms
HMRC has confirmed conveyancers who submit SDLT returns must register as tax advisers, in accordance with legislation introduced in the Finance Bill 2025-26, which will come into effect from May. Confirmation was sent in an emailed response to Rob Hailstone, CEO and founder of Bold Legal Group, who approached HMRC amid uncertainty highlighted by the […]
Inaugural National Conveyancing Month to be held in March
The Conveyancing Foundation has announced the launch of National Conveyancing Month, which will be held in March. Building on the success of National Conveyancing Week in March last year, the event has been expanded to offer more flexibility and engagement across the conveyancing profession, reflecting the vital role conveyancers play in the home moving process. […]
Sanctions for firms that failed to conduct adequate checks in conveyancing transactions
Three firms have been fined a total of £43,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for failing to conduct adequate anti-money laundering checks in conveyancing transactions. The largest penalty, £20,048, was handed to East London firm Richard Pearlman LLP, which the SRA found had failed to conduct sufficient, or any, source of funds checks in six […]
‘The integrity of the register starts with the conveyancer’ – future of conveyancing webinar now live
The first in a two-part webinar series from Bold Legal Group and Auxilio is now live, with expert voices from across the conveyancing landscape discussing one of the profession’s most pressing challenges: how to manage post-completion work more effectively in an increasingly digital landscape. The webinar takes a practical look at improving speed, accuracy and […]
What conveyancers should look out for in 2026: Emerging risks in AML
David Pett, solicitor and risk and compliance director at MJP Conveyancing, explores the areas regulators will focus on in their crackdown on money laundering in the coming year, and shares advice on how conveyancers can stay compliant. Property remains one of the most attractive routes for criminals who want to move and disguise illicit […]