Category: Editor’s Pick

Legal Ombudsman

Ombudsman to publish more examples of complaints failings in drive for greater transparency

14 July 2025

A simple 3D graphic of a peach-coloured house that appears to be bouncing off the ground, with a pastel blue background

Year-on-year sales data shows increase in demand and signals ‘buoyant’ market

11 July 2025

CLC member calls for CMA to turn its attention to material information, with ‘a couple of hefty fines’

11 July 2025

Rows of houses made out of folded £20 notes

Conveyancers bear the brunt of recent AML sanctions

9 July 2025

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National roll-out for online planning appeals service

9 July 2025

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Demand picks up as housing market boosted by relaxed affordability assessments

8 July 2025

Final reminder do not ignore letter stamped in red on an evelope.

Leaseholders to get stronger powers against ‘extortionate’ charges

7 July 2025

The words 'struck off' stamped in red on a white background

Breaches of struck-off solicitor ‘strike at heart of conveyancing’

7 July 2025

LSB chief steps down after just 12 months in the role

7 July 2025

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Government sets out ambitions for £39b affordable homes programme

4 July 2025

Pride Park Stadium in Derby

SLC annual conference to be held in Derby this November

3 July 2025

Approved mortgage loan application with house key and rubber stamp

Bank of England mortgage data adds to positive signs of future demand

1 July 2025

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HMRC transaction data up 25% since April: ‘The return of genuine, underlying demand’

30 June 2025

A line of blocks printed with arrows is disrupted by a block with a red warning signal

AML rules ‘a major burden’ government admits, as it brings forward reform plans

30 June 2025

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Planning & Infrastructure Bill attracts criticism from Lords at second reading

27 June 2025

New SRA chief confirmed to replace departing Philip

27 June 2025

An older woman happily holding up a set of house keys

FCA seeks feedback on mortgage rules for ‘once in a generation’ chance to increase home buying

26 June 2025

Jonathan Reynolds

Legal sector forms key part of government’s 10-year Modern Industrial Strategy

24 June 2025

A stamp with the word 'fine' stamped in red on white paper

Five firms fined total of £118,000 for AML breaches

24 June 2025

Data Use and Access Act

Property and ID data sharing a step closer with new legislation

23 June 2025

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LSB survey finds higher prices, but availability of remote services offers greater choice

23 June 2025

A small model house is placed on a desk next to a pen and paper, with two people shaking hands across the desk

Government shares details of new mortgage guarantee scheme

23 June 2025

Aerial view of major construction work being carried out in Leeds

RICS welcomes infrastructure strategy, as government shares details of 10-year plan

23 June 2025

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Base rate held at 4.25% – property experts share their views

20 June 2025

A man in a shirt and tie sits at a desk with his head in his hand, surrounded by large piles of files

Number of conveyancing firms drops while caseloads rise

20 June 2025

A small grey model house surrounded by piles of coins, with a woman's hand holding a white arrow pointing downwards above the house

ONS house price inflation figures are sign of market rebalancing – ‘demand remains strong’

19 June 2025

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Inflation steady at 3.4%: property experts not concerned

19 June 2025

Guidance on pre-contract enquiries published to tackle home buying delays

16 June 2025

The chancellor Rachel Reeves walking outside

Industry welcomes Spending Review plan of £39 billion for affordable homes

16 June 2025

Material information form ‘on pause’ after NTSELAT guidance withdrawal

16 June 2025

A holographic image of a person reaches out to touch a hologram of the scales of justice

‘Severe sanctions’ for lawyers who fail to verify AI research, with a warning for managers

14 June 2025

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SLC backs digital signatures, but calls for a re-think on TR1

13 June 2025