Call for conveyancers to join data testing project
The Smart Property Data Trust Framework sandbox, a government-backed project laying the foundations for a “more efficient, trusted and transparent housing market”, is looking for more conveyancing firms to get involved. The initiative comes in response to what its creators describe as a property market still reliant on “document-heavy, fragmented processes”, with the aim of […]
Property Conveyancing Consultancy now CPD approved
Post-completion specialist training provider Property Conveyancing Consultancy (PCC) is now an approved CPD provider. Five of the provider’s courses are already approved, and the company says it will continue to add to its CPD-approved training. “After a lot of hard work, determination and drive to push our one narrative; that post-completion is a vital part […]
New SoF training programme for conveyancers
A new Source of Funds (SoF) training programme could help conveyancing firms navigate what its developers describe as “one of the most complex and anxiety-inducing areas of AML compliance”. Tom Lyes Consultancy and compliance specialists HiveRisk launched SoF in Focus to give conveyancing teams “practical guidance and greater confidence” when dealing with SoF enquiries in live matters. Practical sessions cover […]
Understanding complaints and early resolution opportunities
The latest episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast welcomes Senior Ombudsman at the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Clair Daniel to explore the current landscape of legal complaints handling, the challenges facing firms, and the strategic work underway to improve first‑tier resolution across the legal sector. The backdrop to the discussion is the increase in the number […]
Beswicks Legal flags LISA consultation as conveyancing risk
Replacing the Lifetime ISA (LISA) with a new first-time buyer savings product could have significant implications for buyers and property professionals alike warns a Legal 500 firm. Beswicks Legal says the government consultation, which includes reviewing the £450,00 property price cap, is a conveyancing risk already affecting transactions on the ground. Sophie Ellis, conveyancing and property solicitor, Beswicks […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer – ‘What should we be training our lawyers to do?’
As AI’s knowledge grows, and those operating it become increasingly confident in its accuracy, where does that leave conveyancers? While cyber conveyancer Peter Ambrose accepts the sector may be losing the monopoly on knowledge, he explains why AI can never replicate or replace the human touch. Check back on 10th April for the next instalment. […]
Webinar: Defective title insurance in residential conveyancing transactions
Monday 27 April 2026 – 2:00 pm (Duration 1 hour) The NAVRO Live webinar series continues this April with another practical session led by Ian Quayle, a leading authority in residential property law. Designed to support conveyancers at every level, these live webinars provide practical insight, real-world application, and the opportunity to explore key issues affecting […]
The age of the AI agent: A conveyancer’s guide to what’s coming
AI agents are arriving in property transactions. Not chatbots, but autonomous systems that complete tasks across every participant in the chain. In the first of a weekly series, Ed Molyneux explains why the technology’s ‘jagged frontier’ of capability means the real challenge isn’t intelligence – it’s architecture. A few days ago, a clip went […]
Beyond reform: What conveyancers actually want in 2026
Conveyancers aren’t resistant to change, says Julie Williams, head of service delivery at Complete ASAP – they’re just tired of hearing the same conversations without seeing any positive action. In National Conveyancing Month, Julie shares a reminder that behind every transaction are professionals navigating complex regulation, economic pressures and evolving client expectations. At a […]
Profile: Ryan Hannah, CEO of Compass
Ryan Hannah is the founder and CEO of Compass, the UK’s only fully indemnified SDLT assessment and calculation platform. He built Compass to address systemic inaccuracy in Stamp Duty Land Tax, ensuring purchasers pay exactly what they owe under the law, no more and no less. What was your career path to your current role? […]
Conveyancing caseloads grow as market consolidation eases, report finds
The latest research from property legal tech firm Search Acumen points to an elevated number of property transactions for Q4 2025, which the company says signals renewed confidence in the property sector following years of volatility. Consolidation among law firms has notably levelled off, Search Acumen says, reflecting the sector’s growing capacity to absorb increased caseloads and adapt to evolving […]
Post-completion: Dispositions made by an overseas entity
The penultimate article in our post-completion series from PCC Education Hub’s Priscilla Sinder and Maria Hardy provides an overview of requirements when acting in a disposition which concerns an overseas entity. The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022: HM Land Registry practice guide 78 defines an ‘overseas company’ as a company that is […]
Second consecutive year of growth provides cautious optimism for 2026, IRN conveyancing report suggests
The latest IRN UK Residential Conveyancing Market Report reveals the volume of residential transactions in the UK has increased for the second year running in 2025, following declines in 2022 and 2023. The residential conveyancing market registered market value growth of 7.0% in 2025 and is forecast to grow by 6.1% in 2026. The sector […]
National Conveyancing Month – What’s coming up in week two
With National Conveyancing Month well underway, week two promises to deliver more insight and value for conveyancers. The highlight of the first week was a panel discussion hosted by Alex Holt of Cashroom, discussing pricing and fee structures designed to move away from the race to the bottom. The panel – Toni Wensley, partner at […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer – Did you hear the one about the conveyancer?
I read a quote this week that really resonated with me: The cheapest conveyancer is often the most expensive decision. So apologies, as I often talk about fees and costs and how we all need to charge more and be better respected… So I’ll just leave that quote with you and write about something else. […]
Fast track route to conveyancing and probate qualification launched by CLC
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 to becoming a licensed practitioner now provides an exemption for those with a law degree from the Level 4 Diploma, […]
Islamic finance paves the way for faith-aligned home ownership
Sakeeb Zaman, founder and CEO of halal finance company StrideUp, outlines the fundamentals of Islamic financing in home purchases, and explains why conveyancers should be aware of this increasingly popular model. Islamic home finance has grown steadily in recent years. Britain’s housing market remains challenging, with 40% of young adults reportedly unable to afford […]
First live TR1 completed using QES
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 QES and the completed TR1 has been delivered to the buyer’s solicitors for submission to HM Land Registry. The transaction […]
The need for a balanced and authoritative approach to leasehold reform
In the final instalment of our leasehold series from ALEP, lease extension and enfranchisement specialist Shabnam Ali-Khan explores the changes that are necessary for meaningful reform to the leasehold system. It is widely accepted that the leasehold system is in need of reform, and that the current leasehold system is flawed in many ways. The […]
Profile: Gethin Lloyd, residential property partner at Knights
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. If a client wants to get a transaction done quickly, he will do everything he can to achieve that. He […]