Compliance roles to be separated from senior leadership, as SRA clamps down on client money protection 3 June 2026
Kitemark for upfront information providers to be developed as new representative group launches 15 May 2026
Leasehold complications lengthening transaction times, with conveyancing blamed for delays 13 May 2026
Lawyers urged to take practical action to support mental health and wellbeing ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 8 May 2026
Leasehold ‘blighting lives’ says housing minister, as plans to introduce commonhold reaffirmed 30 April 2026
Determined buyers sustaining demand, despite ‘fresh fog’ of rising inflation and house price slowdown 23 April 2026
Fully digital homebuyer service launched by Lloyds Banking Group, LMS and Connells Group 22 April 2026
Conveyancer fined and ordered to pay costs of £50,000 for failing to protect client money 14 April 2026
Real-term fall in conveyancing pricing, with four in 10 clients opting for cheapest quote 14 April 2026
New Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook live from 29 June – conveyancers encouraged to pre-register 7 April 2026
Communication, unclear expectations and unjustified delays are key causes of residential conveyancing complaints 7 April 2026