CLC invites views on regulatory fees
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is seeking views on regulatory fees and fee rates for the licence year beginning 1 November 2025. Members are invited to review and respond to a consultation paper outlining the key proposals put forward by the CLC, which will be open until 5pm on Friday 12th September. The organisation […]
Inadequate building safety regime ‘a minefield for conveyancers and needs urgent reform’
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) says building safety regulations are inadequate and will put government plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes at risk unless they are urgently reformed. Implementation of the Building Safety Act has created ‘a minefield’ for conveyancers if the building is more than five storeys or 11 metres tall, […]
Conveyancers honoured at upcoming EA Masters
Conveyancers across the UK will be honoured for their role in delivering fast, reliable property transactions at the upcoming EA Masters, to be held in London on the 4th November. The event will also see the launch of the Best Conveyancer Guide, celebrating firms that consistently enable speed and certainty in the home-moving process. Over […]
Public/private partnerships to help with AI-driven home moving
The government is inviting private companies specialising in building technology solutions which incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to work collaboratively to ‘transform public services’. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has launched an initial set of priority AI exemplar projects set to show how AI can help to transform public services to make people’s lives easier and […]
Making AML a cultural mindset in conveyancing
The recently published Council for Licensed Conveyancers’ (CLC) 2025 Risk Agenda reinforces the desire for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to become more than a tick-box exercise. Instead, the CLC urges firms to embed AML as part of their cultural DNA. Its new framework of six ethical principles outlines this approach, urging conveyancers to go beyond the […]
DPMSG report finds ‘significant inefficiencies’ in property transaction process
A report commissioned by the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) has identified ‘numerous opportunities for improvement’ in the property transaction process. The Data Standards Report Spring 2025, produced by digital insight company TPXimpact and published earlier this month, describes ‘significant inefficiencies’ in the current system, including at least eight parties for each transaction, 130 documents […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer – ‘All AI is equal, it’s just that some is more equal than others’
As George Orwell pointed out in Animal Farm, while some things start out as a good idea, there’s always the possibility that they can go horribly wrong. Unfortunately, when it comes to how technology providers are explaining their offerings today, there’ll be many lawyers who wish they were like Boxer and shipped off to the […]
How conveyancers can gain the edge through smarter collaboration with surveyors
In today’s housing market, clients expect speed, lenders demand certainty, and conveyancers are under pressure to deliver both while reducing risk. Transactions are becoming more complex, yet buyers often underestimate the importance of a professional survey – believing the lender’s valuation or automated check is enough. This misconception can create both risk for your client […]
Even on the busiest days Stewart Title is there to support property lawyers!
Everyone involved in the home buying process is bracing themselves for what is expected to be the busiest day for residential completions: Friday 29 August. Typically, around 6,000 completions occur each day, but market sources (Over 22,000 homebuyers set to move on busiest day of year in August: Study – Mortgage Strategy) suggest that over […]
Webinar: Co-ownership 2025 – tips and traps for the unwary
Wednesday 24th September, 2025 10:00am – 11:00am Join Ian Quayle from IQ Legal and Kay Toon, Key Account Manager here at Geodesys, for a critical webinar tailored to residential conveyancers of all levels. Co-ownership 2025 – Tips and Traps for the Unwary will guide you through the complexities of co-ownership arrangements, providing invaluable insights to […]
How smart conveyancing firms are using automation to grow
Even if you’re not using automation now, your competitors probably are. Whether you’re running a boutique firm or a major conveyancing practice, adopting the right platform will unlock serious growth. Growth without chaos For many firms, growing the business is all about adding more clients. That means more work, more admin, and more strain on […]
Conveyancing Association welcomes ntitle as affiliate member
Title investigation specialist ntitle has been welcomed as an affiliate member by the Conveyancing Association (CA), joining the 200 solicitors and licensed conveyancers who collectively conduct around 14% of all property transactions and 62% of all remortgage transactions in England and Wales. The not-for-profit representative body for the conveyancing industry said ntitle’s membership will be […]
Rebuilding trust in referral partnerships: Why the conveyancing industry needs a reset
The recent Panorama investigation into conditional selling has reignited a much-needed conversation in our industry. For years, there have been concerns about how referral arrangements are handled between estate agents and legal professionals, and now, the spotlight is firmly on practices that compromise client choice and transparency. The programme revealed dubious sales tactics at two of […]
SLC issues new climate change client guide
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has issued a new client guide on the effects of climate change, which it says will help conveyancing clients to help source information and expert advice. The guide follows the release of the Law Society’s recent practice note, which outlines the expectations on property lawyers when it comes to […]
Solicitor loses bid to be restored to roll after ‘systemic’ failures led to £1.2 million fraud
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused to restore a solicitor to the roll after he was struck off in 2021 for a series of regulatory and supervision breaches that resulted in a £1.2 million fraud. Charles James Ete, sole equity partner and owner of Charles Ete & Co Solicitors and sole principal and owner of […]
Leasehold reforms are causing upheaval: Here’s how conveyancers should respond
Implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, one of the largest ever changes to the way conveyancers and landlords operate in this area, is underway. The first stages of the bill have been implemented, with others coming down the track. Consultation on measures to strengthen leaseholder protections over charges and services and regulation of […]
Why upfront information and material information matter more than ever
As pressure mounts on the property industry to improve transparency and reduce delays, the importance of Upfront Information (UFI) and Material Information (MI) has never been clearer. With recent headlines highlighting confusion and concern over the removal of key guidance, the need for clarity and consistency is more urgent than ever. Join Travis Scholes, Commercial Director at LMS, and a panel […]
Advising co-owners: Key issues in residential conveyancing – NAVRO Compliance FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Don’t miss our next live webinar – Monday, 22nd September 2025 | 2 – 3 PM (60 minutes) This focused live session is designed to support residential conveyancers at all levels in confidently advising co-owners throughout the transaction process. We’ll explore: • Using checklists to obtain the right information from clients • How to clearly […]
New digital platform ‘will address genuine needs’ in conveyancing process
A new digital platform launched by property technology company e4 Strategic aims to ‘modernise post-offer processes and improve efficiency in the conveyancing process’ to ‘address the genuine needs’ of conveyancers and lenders. The VERSA platform has been built to address what e4 Strategic says is ‘one of the most persistent challenges to the UK property […]
HMLR is accepting QES and encourages conveyancers to ‘start using now’
HM Land Registry has announced it is accepting Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and is encouraging conveyancers to start submitting applications signed using the digital tool straight away. ‘QES are the most secure form of electronic signature – no paper or witness needed’, HMLR said. Pointing out that the signature tools use ‘long-established, well-regulated technology’, the […]