Law Society developing new resource to support in-house members with ethical practice
As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales is working in partnership with the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre (IDEA) at the University of Leeds to create a new resource to support in-house solicitors. “In-house solicitors are in a unique position, as both legal advisors and business advisors to their […]
England and Wales named ‘legal centre of the world’ for commercial property disputes ahead of Singapore and New York
England and Wales are hailed as the leading legal centre for arbitration and commercial dispute resolution, delivering more written judgements every year than other jurisdictions such as Singapore and New York. Findings from the Law Society’s international data insight report has also shown that English law governs trillions of pounds worth of international transactions and […]
New guidance to help bosses support disabled employers with hybrid working
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees with hybrid working. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the new resources was designed for small and medium-sized employers so they can support disabled staff with […]
Insurers raise flag for new build flood risk
New research from the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has warned a ‘lack of transparency, inconsistency in approach, and poor visibility of the flood mitigation in place’ is undermining the insurance sector’s confidence in the planning system and threatens its ability to underwrite new builds for flood risk. The research, commissioned by the joint […]
The Conveyancing Foundation Announces InfoTrack as its newest Charity Partner
The Conveyancing Foundation has announced InfoTrack as its latest Charity Partner and supporter, representing ‘another significant step forward in (its) ongoing mission to enhance industry wellbeing standards and support charitable initiatives.’ “We’re incredibly excited to welcome InfoTrack as a Charity Partner to the Conveyancing Foundation. Their commitment to wellbeing through activities like rooftop workouts, scenic […]
For Sale – Rightmove subject to REA Group takeover interest
Property portal Rightmove has confirmed listed Australian company REA Group is considering a ‘possible cash and share offer’ for the business – the value of which could be as much as £4.4bn according to reports. In a statement published today (2nd September) REA has said there are ‘clear similarities between REA and Rightmove in […]
Law Society outline TA6 consultation next steps
The Law Society of England and Wales have written to all those who registered for the TA6 consultation to outline plans and timescales for the next steps of the process. The Law Society have engaged a third party company to conduct the research and report back its findings ahead of any proposed amendments to the […]
‘Pure’ protection market under review by FCA
Practices around protections designed to offer peace of mind and financial security to those most vulnerable are being probed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after it said it concerns had been raised that competition is ‘not working well’ in the market. Pure protection, a long term insurance which pays out in the event of […]
Successful cyber attacks up 77% year on year
The legal sector has seen a 77% increase in the number of successful cyber attacks increase by 77% over the past 12 months, from 538 in 2022/23 to 954 2023/24. The increase has been driven by the sensitive and personal nature of information held by firms, including financial information which can be sold on the […]
1m leads an indicator of market demand
A million leads proves there is confidence in the property market says the boss of an estate agency lead generation app. ValPal is a property valuation app which sits on estate agents websites enabling home movers to generate a valuation of their property based on historic home data, property market trends, and a host of […]
Ex-Conveyancer launches onboarding platform having secured £500,000 funding
A conveyancing prop-tech has officially launched after securing £500,000 in seed funding, supported by an Innovate UK grant. ProConvey’s digital onboarding solution aims to “transform traditional conveyancing” reduce manual errors, and improve client satisfaction through its platform. It has been developed by ex-conveyancer Chris Scantlebury who began work on the project in January 2023. Having […]
UK the slowest home moving nation
Home moving in England and Wales takes an average of 179 days from listing to completion; the slowest home moving completion timescales in 12 home moving nations. Across the 12, the average transaction takes 110 days with the US leading the way on 53 days from listing to ‘closing’. The research has been undertaken by […]
Downsizing could unlock half a million in cash for empty nesters
Empty nesters could see a boost to their bank accounts if they downsize, according to recent data that indicates homeowners of five-bedroom properties could unlock half a million in cash if they trade in for a three bedroomed property instead. New analysis from the UK property website Rightmove reveals cash-equity release opportunities for those ready to […]
Back with a bang – British Conveyancing Awards 2025
The British Conveyancing Awards 2025 formally opens for entries today as the countdown begins to crown the individuals and businesses who contribute to the success of the conveyancing profession. Organisers Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer, are delighted to welcome back Groundsure as the Headline Sponsor the event, which will again be hosted at 8 […]
New homes ombudsman forces developers to “sharpen their focus”
The introduction of the New Homes Ombudsman (NHO) and New Homes Quality Code has already forced developers to “sharpen their focus on customer care and to ensure that the experience of the customer from the point of initial contact through to move in and thereafter is as positive as it should be” according to its […]
Extending a Mortgage by 10 Years Will Cost The Average First-time Buyer An Extra £110,640
Online mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages analysed their internal mortgage data and uncovered that the average first-time buyer in the UK is 33 years and 8 months old when they purchase their first home. With an average mortgage term of 30 years, this means that the average first-time buyer won’t pay off their mortgages until they’re 63 […]
AIIC Group relaunches FDR Law as a property-focused legal consultant business
AIIC Group (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose, announced that it is relaunching FDR Law as a property-focused legal services business. The company, which will operate under the legal consultancy model, will focus on property law including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfer of equities as well as new build, shared […]
Rightmove to sponsor prime-time ITV show The Voice UK
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property website, has today announced its headline sponsorship of ITV’s popular family entertainment show, The Voice UK. The sponsorship comes at the beginning of the busy Autumn selling season, with the new series of The Voice UK coming soon. The ITV programme is one of the most-loved family entertainment shows on […]
Teal Legal and Knight Frank Announce Strategic Partnership
Teal Legal, a legal technology company specialising in improving property transactions, and Knight Frank- a real estate consultancy, are pleased to announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to transform the way properties are sold and the way property transactions are undertaken through the automated provision of trusted data throughout the transaction. The Homeowner’s Passport: […]
Collaboration aims to reduce transaction duplication
A collaboration between panel service and technology provider LMS, alongside estate agency group Connells, transaction tracker technology Moverly, estate agent Peter Alan, and search provider TM Group, will aim to create a sale ready, digital property listing, reducing friction and duplication. The cross-industry collaboration aims to showcase how working horizontally across key stages of the […]
