Material information: Why earlier collaboration is now unavoidable
Mike Stainsby, commercial director at Conveyancer Insights and Property Search Direct, explains why introducing upfront material information could be the answer to the question the property industry has been asking for years. The government’s consultation on material information marks the strongest push yet toward genuine upfront transparency. For agents and conveyancers, it’s not just […]
Industry leaders discuss future of conveyancing in upcoming webinar
Industry leaders from HM Land Registry, Bold Legal Group, TM Group, Taylor Rose and Auxilio will discuss the future of conveyancing in a webinar on Monday 8 December, in a session chaired by Rob Hailstone. The discussion will address how firms can prepare for upcoming digital transformation, manage risk, and enhance operational performance, and explore […]
Source of funds: Why the basics are now the biggest risk in property transactions
In an era of tighter regulation, rising fraud, and increasingly complex financial behaviour, source of funds (SOF) checks have become one of the most challenging, and misunderstood, elements of a property transaction. For estate agents, SOF is no longer simply a conveyancer’s problem. How well buyers prepare their financial evidence can make or break a […]
‘Major acceleration’ in tech adoption among conveyancers
New research from Landmark Information Group reveals a major acceleration in the adoption of technological tools across the conveyancing sector, with AI usage among residential conveyancers doubling in a year. Last year, 39% of conveyancers interviewed by Landmark said they used the technology, rising to 78% in October this year. The vast majority of research […]
Home buying and selling reform: A practitioner’s perspective
In a detailed response to the government’s consultation on the reform of the home buying and selling process, David Pett, solicitor and director at MJP Conveyancing, draws on extensive operational experience in residential property law to argue that effective reform must confront the true structural causes of delay and uncertainty. The legal framework of […]
Conveyancing forum passes 4,000 questions milestone
A specialist forum set up to offer support and insight to conveyancers has provided 29,000 responses to over 4,000 questions since it was launched in 2020. The Bold Legal Group (BLG) online forum is a member-only space where members can pose questions, seek insight and engage the support of like-minded practitioners and representatives from official […]
Compliance software provider Legl joins Conveyancing Association as affiliate member
Legl has joined The Conveyancing Association (CA) as an affiliate member. The award-winning software platform enables law firms to manage processes from client onboarding, to AML risk and compliance and compliant cash collection. As an affiliate member of the CA, Legl will have the opportunity to participate in member meetings, events and online sessions, as […]
Conveyancing reform: A chance to reset, not retreat
The latest government consultation on home buying and selling has prompted a mix of anxiety, frustration and cautious optimism across the profession. And it’s no surprise – the proposals touch almost every corner of what we do, from upfront information to digital logbooks to the creeping presence of AI. Some of the concerns being raised […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – 10 reasons to love conveyancing
As I have often said, conveyancing is hard work. It is mainly project management of a client and their move, being a shoulder for them to lean on (and cry on as and when) and perhaps some law thrown in at times. We are inundated with emails and sometimes the ‘real work’ has to be […]
British Conveyancing Awards 2026: Entries close today and tickets launch with special Cyber Monday offer
Tickets for the British Conveyancing Awards 2026, sponsored by Groundsure, have been launched today (Monday 1st December) with a special Cyber Monday discount. This week only (Monday 1st December to Friday 5th December 2025), if five tickets are booked for the awards, the sixth ticket is free (half table). If 10 tickets are booked, a […]
Why are there no dominant players in the conveyancing sector?
Is this indicative as to why it’s quicker to complete a meaningful facial hair project than a property transaction? You may have heard of McDonald’s, or Tesco? Perhaps you’re familiar with Volkswagen? In the worlds of fast food, supermarket shopping and car purchase these brands are dominant – the market leaders. As such, it’s generally […]
Six months on: How Geodesys and Southern Water are transforming conveyancing searches
Earlier this year, Geodesys became the official ordering and delivery partner for CON29DW searches across the Southern Water region. This strategic partnership was designed not only to strengthen Geodesys’ position in the market, but also to deliver an enhanced level of service and technical expertise to conveyancers throughout the Southern Water region. Now, just over […]
The autumn budget: Speculation, stability and what it means for conveyancers
For weeks leading up to the autumn budget, the property world braced for impact. Rumours spread with the usual fervour: potential adjustments to thresholds, reforms to reliefs, and even talk of complete stamp duty overhaul. By the time budget day arrived, many conveyancers were preparing themselves for days of reassuring their clients, re-educating their teams, […]
As a conveyancer, this budget is definitely a case of ‘less is less’
As a conveyancer, I watched the government’s budget with the same mix of curiosity and cautious optimism shared across the property sector. In conveyancing, budget announcements can bring sudden changes that require an immediate response, and over the years I’ve learned to stay alert. I’ve spent more than one lunch break sitting in my car, […]
Dye & Durham recognised as Highly Commended at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
We are delighted to share that our team has been recognised as Highly Commended for Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. We’re incredibly proud of this recognition as it represents something deeper than an industry accolade. This recognition reflects the trust, feedback, and partnership of the thousands of legal professionals […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – The conveyancing playlist
I was thinking about whether we should have a playlist just for conveyancing. The idea was sparked by a recollection of calling one of the larger managing agents some years ago and the hold music was ‘We don’t talk anymore’ by Cliff Richard. So let me start the morning with some musical fun – and […]
CLC launches accelerated qualification for experienced fee earners
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers’ (CLC) has launched an accelerated route to qualification for fee earners with experience in conveyancing and probate. The ‘professional experience’ route allows fee earners to bypass the Level 4 Diploma, which qualifies them as a conveyancing or probate technician, and progress directly to the Level 6 Diploma, after which they […]
Solicitor cleared after client’s capacity called into question over quick cash property sale
A solicitor has successfully defended his conduct at a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) hearing after being accused of acting ‘recklessly’ and failing to act in the client’s best interests when instructed on the quick sale of a property by a client whose capacity was later called into question. The seller, known as Client A, had […]
Falling inflation ‘shot of confidence’ for the housing market
The latest consumer price inflation figures from the ONS reveal the UK inflation rate has fallen by 0.2% to 3.6% in October, offering a boost to the housing market amid news of a slowdown in house prices. The figures were met with widespread relief by property industry figures, with many saying the news justified the […]
Clarity and control: The new AML checks from InfoTrack
InfoTrack has introduced a redesigned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check that gives legal professionals greater clarity, consistency, and control in their client due-diligence processes. In a recent webinar Clarity and control: The new AML checks from InfoTrack, head of eCOS sales James Reeve and head of product David Rawson outlined how the updated solution supports firms working […]