‘Ask Adam’ – the new Today’s Conveyancer collaboration that gets your Land Registry Questions answered
‘Ask Adam’ is a new spin off in Today’s Conveyancer and allows readers to ask any questions they want to the Land Registry. This month’s question has already been answered, but we will be asking readers on social media, who can choose to remain anonymous – where it will be answered in a brand new […]
Bell Lamb & Joynson celebrate success in 2024
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, who say they are one of the UK’s longest-established law firms, say they are thrilled to announce a “stellar year of growth, innovation and recognition”. With “record-breaking financial results and significant accomplishments across all practice areas, the firm continues to solidify its position as a leader in legal services”. The […]
Government accused of “Victorian” attitude as HMLR vote to strike
The government’s attitude to working conditions has been likened to Victorian bosses in a statement from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union as HM Land Registry (HMLR) workers vote to strike following a ballot in December. PCS balloted members at HMLR and other government departments in response to the introduction of mandatory office attendance […]
How to Build a Winning AI Strategy in Conveyancing—That Actually Works
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a fringe concept reserved for tech-savvy start-ups or global powerhouses—it’s a growing force in every sector, and conveyancing is no exception. While there’s been endless chatter about AI ‘stealing jobs’ or the merits of new roles like ‘prompt engineering’, many conveyancing firms are now asking a more pressing question: […]
Muve Launches Fast Conveyancing Upgrade Ahead of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes This April 2025
Muve, a national conveyancing firm, is launching its Fast Upgrade, an innovative service designed to expedite property transactions ahead of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rate hike this April 2025. This is Muve’s initiative to accelerate the conveyancing process and ensure: Savings of up to thousands of pounds, a faster and hassle-free transaction process, assistance […]
The year ahead for conveyancers: looks like it’s going to be busy out there
After a frantic end to 2024, thoughts are turning to what 2025 will bring for the residential property market and those working in it. SDLT increases The first quarter of 2025 is likely to be consumed by this. Estate agents, brokers, lenders and conveyancers are already feeling the pressure build to the stamp duty increases […]
Rightmove predicts 1.15m transactions in 2025
The annual jostling around predictions for the 2025 property is well underway with Rightmove the latest to lend its thoughts on what the 2025 property market might look like. The headlines from the property portal’s predictions include an uplift in transaction volumes; a series of Bank of England base rate cuts throughout the year, and a […]
Labour sets out planning reforms and Golden Rules for 1.5m homes
In an effort to build the 1.5m new homes the Labour party committed to in its election manifesto, the government has announced major changes to planning rules in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) including additional money for council planning offices, and mandatory housing targets for councils. A series of Golden Rules have been introduced […]
Market enters 2025 with momentum but proceed with caution – RICS
A fifth successive month of increased buyer demand will see the property market enter 2025 in rude but there is a warning from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors a reduction in market appraisals could see a slowdown in the opening months of next year. The data is taken from RICS monthly UK Residential Survey, […]
Survey highlights disconnect between home buyers’ expectations and reality
A survey of homebuyers has identified a sizeable disconnect between expectations around the length of time it takes to move home, and the reality; in some cases, homebuying is taking over three times longer than buyers expect. 57% of respondents thought the homebuying process would take less than two months from when the offer was […]
What’s on your conveyancing search list this Christmas?
With so many searches on the market, it can be hard to know which searches to order and when – especially when it comes to commercial transactions. No two transactions are the same so what searches are you ordering? Residential There are 5 key searches that are recommended as standard for residential search packs to […]
New RICS Global Red Book updates mandatory standards for data management, technology and ESG in valuation
New RICS Global Red Book updates mandatory standards for data management, technology and ESG in valuation The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a new edition of its Global Red Book, making several crucial updates on the use of AI in valuation and the mandatory implementation of ESG principles. First published in 1976, […]
Orbital Witness announced as latest Conveyancing Association Affiliate member
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has announced Orbital Witness, the all-in-one property due diligence automation platform for lawyers and property professionals, as its latest Affiliate member. Established in 2018, Orbital Witness leverages AI, in-house legal expertise and insurance models to streamline property due diligence for real estate lawyers. […]
Conveyancing Information Executive Launches New Quality Mark Defining Property Search Standards For Conveyancing Industry
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) today announces the launch of a new standard for property searches, with the creation of their certification quality mark. The CIE say they provide ‘a rigorous and transparent approach to property search governance standards, with data integrity, accuracy and transparency underpinning values in the overall provision of property search products, […]
TikTok or TikNot? Should law firms invest in social media?
Newly released research suggests law firms are spending around a quarter of their marketing on social media advertising, despite nearly one in four partners dismissing it as a ‘waste of time.’ “TikTok or TikNot? Law firms in the social media age” is the 10th year legal marketing collective First4Lawyers have carried out its research into […]
Commonhold to be ‘reinvigorated’ as part of leasehold reform say Labour
Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook has published a written statement on the government’s progress on leasehold reform, acknowledging the legislation passed in the washup ahead of the dissolution of the Conservative government has much secondary legislation required to move it forward. Updating the house, Pennycook said Labour is committed to honour […]
Vernon Kay to host British Conveyancing Awards 2025
The British Conveyancing Awards 2025, sponsored by Groundsure, has announced TV personality Vernon Kay as host for the 2025 event. A staple of Saturday night entertainment, Kay currently hosts the Mid-Morning show on BBC Radio 2, and last year raised over £6,000,000 for Children In Need, by running an Ultra-Ultramarathon from Leicester to Bolton. The […]
New home moving network launches; Q&A with LMS Commercial Director Travis Scholes
With connectivity and collaboration one of the ambitions of the home moving process LMS throws, has thrown its hat into the ring with the launch of a new network; National Property Transaction Network (NPTN). LMS Commercial Director Travis Scholes, discusses the launch with Today’s Conveyancer in a Q&A published below, taking the learnings from its […]
HMLR Survey: Help Shape the Future of Digital Conveyancing
An online survey has been launched by HM Land Registry to understand the extent of digital adoption among conveyancing firms. In particular the survey asks questions about firms’s current experience of digital tools, including third parties to order ID and AML checks, searches, and post-completion services to HMLR; and what plans firms have to adopt […]
Firms strengthen conveyancing teams – latest hires and promotions
ONP Solicitors, part of home moving group Movera, has appointed Gemma Etheridge as their new Conveyancing Team Manager to lead their team in Leeds. With over 20 years experience in conveyancing Gemma will be responsible for recruiting and managing the growing team of conveyancers, with eight new members already confirmed. ONP say her immediate priorities […]