The first few steps on a thousand mile journey

Now that the dust is beginning to settle on the recent government claim that home buying and selling is to become quicker and cheaper and will provide more power to leaseholders, I thought I would put my head above the parapet. The press release says: One of the key reasons the buying and selling process […]

If you don’t think technology is coming … it’s time to think again

“Your Legalito system is poor and not used by other firms … thankfully it is not frequently used.” This was an email sent this week by one lawyer to another when he was asked to use our enquiry management platform. Disappointing, but not for the reasons you might think. All technology providers think their product […]

Adversity brings out the lawyer in us, says firm MD

When issues arise that are outside of the control of the profession, firms must assess risk and ‘do the lawyering’ using the appropriate tools says the new Managing Director of Newport-based Convey Law.  Following the Barclays outage on Friday 31st January 2025, Janine Wellington said she was ‘surprised’ to hear of firms unwilling to move […]

Conveyancing health check: 3 strategies to ensure timely IDV

With Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates changing from the beginning of April, home buyers are keen to complete their purchases before the price jumps up – the race to buy is set to accelerate in the opening months of the year. Naturally, this puts added pressure on conveyancers to complete the necessary steps ahead […]

From Fragmentation to Integration: mapping a pathway to maturity for Prop-tech

Over recent years, we’ve seen a steady flow of mergers and acquisitions in the Prop-tech market, including InfoTrack’s purchase of our leading UK tech business Search Acumen a few years ago. While the consolidation process can be turbulent, property companies and law firms should take heart that this is not the sign of an industry […]

Future proofing your firm is not just about technology

At the tail-end of last year, there was some interesting research released by TwentyConvey which looked at retention rates for conveyancers in England and Wales and questioned why they might be so low. According to the research, following an examination of close to 30,000 live sales transactions, ‘only 11% of the time did the selling […]

2025 – The year reviews take centre stage?

Firms who do not proactively engage with online reviews and associated platforms run the risk of falling behind their competitors who do and losing out on future work. The warning comes from online review platform ReviewSolicitors who have been tracking recent trends in online review management identifying the way search engines like Google respond to […]

Diary of a High Street Conveyancer: Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all! I looked back at what I wrote this time last year as I had a recollection that I had set out the top five New Year resolutions; I thought, as we enter a new year, that it would be interesting to go back and see how many of those […]

The good, the bad and the awkward: What clients say about their first impressions of law firms

First impressions are critical, especially for law firms. Clients often approach with high-stakes concerns, looking for more than just expertise – they want empathy, professionalism and reassurance. The Law Firm Marketing Club’s What Clients Want 2024 research posed a key question: “How did you first contact the law firm, and what was your first impression?” Respondents […]

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: […]

Today’s Conveyancer podcast 2024: Property trends, AI and being more Google Friendly

As 2024 draws to a close we take a look back at the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast – with a mix of business and industry insight, innovation, and knowledge sharing, the podcast introduces listeners to the wide array of individuals and organisations who contribute to the success of the conveyancing industry. This year Today’s Media CEO […]

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 […]

Property market predictions for 2025

Conveyancing business owner and professional for over 30 years Lloyd Davies provides a view of what’s in store for conveyancers in 2025.  Having worked as a conveyancing business owner and industry leader for over 30 years I see there are a number of key areas to be thinking about as conveyancing professionals: Housing Market Projections: […]

Stamp duty threshold change to boost rental demand, say landlords

Landlords think the change to the stamp duty threshold next year will ‘encourage tenants to stay longer and could even boost rental demand’, a new survey has found. Buy-to-let lender Landbay’s most recent landlord survey asked landlords: “The Government will not extend the temporary stamp duty threshold for buyers past the end of March next […]

‘Diversity: Not Just a buzzword, but a business imperative for UK law firms’

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When choosing a law firm, one might assume clients typically prioritise expertise, reputation, and value for money. However, in an age where social responsibility and fairness are becoming increasingly important, there’s another factor that is fast gaining prominence: diversity and inclusion (D&I). This year, in the Law Firm Marketing Club’s ‘What Clients Want 2024’ survey, […]

An end to uncertainty on leasehold reform?

2024 has come to a close with some very welcome clarity from the government on leasehold reform. Is this an end to uncertainty? At ALEP’s annual conference in October, the overwhelming sentiment was one of uncertainty – uncertainty which extended across professions but also to the five million plus leasehold flat owners in England. With the […]

Diary of a High Street Conveyancer: A Christmas carol for conveyancers…

It has been an eventful year and I support , congratulate and thank all conveyancers throughout the country for just being there. It helps that we know that we are all going through the same trials and tribulations of helping people move house but just remember that without us,  the public could not move house. […]

Diary of a Cyber-Conveyancer: “Only data can protect us now”

As a conveyancer, especially at this time of year, you’ll know it’s not really the season of good tidings and joy.  Pressure levels are at a level that would make a Tower executive wince, with social media posts reveals a depressing litany of long working hours where everything feels like a battle. What makes this […]

LMFC’s Fifth Edition of ‘What Clients Want’

The Law Firm Marketing Club(LMFC) have released their fifth edition of their comprehensive ‘What Clients Want’ research, which has grown to become one of the leading studies of its type in the UK legal sector. The research delves into the minds of over 600 potential clients of legal services, providing invaluable insights into their wants, […]