PLA submit position on material information to FCA
The Property Lawyers Alliance has criticised proposals for the FCA to take responsibility for unfair commercial practices; outlined in the Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) and enshrined in the recent National Trading Standards Estate and letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) guidance. A consultation which finished yesterday (Wednesday 23rd January 2025) invited the thoughts of professionals on draft […]
Employee perk partnership offers low and no-cost holidays
A Lincolnshire-based conveyancing practice has introduced a new employee benefits scheme which enables staff to accumulate monthly travel credits which can be used to book holidays. In an effort to tackle the challenges of staff recruitment and retention, Fletcher Longstaff have offered employees no and low-cost holidays through a partnership with Offwork; an employee perk […]
Allison Bradbury appointed new Chair of CoPSO
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has announced Allison Bradbury will become their new Chair from 1st February 2025. Previous Chair James Sherwood-Rogers stepped down at the end of September 2024 having led the organisation for 10 years. Allison joins having held senior positions at HM Land Registry over the last 35 years in […]
Leveraging ReviewSolicitors For Effective Marketing
ReviewSolicitors has been working within the legal community for many years, building extensive knowledge on the patterns and trends associated with client reviews. The legal sector is beginning to understand that reviews are more than just an accessory, they can be used as a marketing tool. We empower law firms to showcase their excellence through […]
Convey Law and Thomas Legal Celebrate ESTAS Wins: A Testament to Consistent Customer Service Excellence
Two leading conveyancing firms, Convey Law and Thomas Legal, have demonstrated their mastery of these elements by achieving remarkable feats at The ESTAS Awards, the only prize for customer service in the property industry based purely on verified customer reviews. Convey Law secured the titles of Best National Conveyancer, Best Regional Conveyancer – Wales, and […]
Award-Winning Legal Case Management Provider, Redbrick Solutions, Launches Redbrick 2.0
This week, we’re thrilled to introduce Redbrick 2.0, the latest version of our intuitive legal conveyancing case management software. Packed with enhancements and new features, this update is designed to support our clients in delivering exceptional legal services with increased ease and efficiency. The software’s new headline features include: New Redbrick Dashboard: The new Dashboard […]
Member network LawNet announces leadership changes as Marston to step down
Law firm mutual and membership body LawNet has announced a change at the top of it’s leadership team as CEO Chris Marston will step down in June 2025 after eleven years in the role, to be succeeded by LawNet’s current member engagement & strategy director Helen Hamilton-Shaw. A banker by background having been head of […]
Conveyancing Association announce full details of 2025 Annual Conference agenda
The Conveyancing Association (CA) Conference 2025 will cover economy and housing market predictions for 2025; data, technology and artificial intelligence; social media and marketing; and pricing model in a packed agenda confirmed this week. ‘Past, present and future – where is the conveyancing industry up to and what can we expect in the future?’ will […]
Law firm marketing strategic collaboration announced
Two outsourced marketing agencies focusing specifically on legal and professional services have announced a strategic collaboration to support clients across country. Consortium – More than Marketing, based in Worthing, Sussex has joined forces with Mighty Moxie Consulting, based in Chester, Cheshire in a collaboration that will ‘help firms break out of traditional marketing moulds, attract […]
Land Registry workers will not cover for colleagues during industrial action starting 21st January 2025
HM Land Registry (HMLR) staff who voted to take industrial action in response to the Government’s directive to return to working in the office for 60% of their working time have said they will not cover for colleagues or take on extra work out of their job description or pay grade from 21st January 2025. […]
Portals and agents ‘failing consumers’ with lack of property information
Estate agents and property portals are failing to highlight issues to home movers which could have an impact on their decision to withdraw from a property purchase. Against a backdrop of fall through rates around one in three properties, property advice website HomeOwners Alliance reviewed 150 leasehold property listings on Rightmove, Zoopla, and OnTheMarket in […]
Discover how to master the business of law from the authors of the Legal MBA
The latest episode in Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It features James Markham and Darren Mee, Co-authors of The Legal MBA, who share their insights on mastering the business side of law alongside practical tips for running […]
New Legal Training Webinar on Easements for Rights of Way this February
TMGroup is delighted to announce a new CPD training webinar for residential conveyancers, titled “Easements for Rights of Way – Private Roads and Driveways,” coming this February. This free webinar, organised by Conveyancing Data Services, part of TM Group, and Redbrick Solutions, will take place on Tuesday, 11th February, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Led by […]
Move Reports Proudly Announces Exclusive Partnership with Ian Quayle for LIVE Residential Property Forums and Webinars
Move Reports is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with renowned property law expert Ian Quayle for 2025. This exclusive arrangement means Move Reports is the only “Search” company for which Ian will be delivering webinars. This partnership includes a series of monthly webinars on topics designed to help our clients navigate the complexities of […]
Government accused of “Victorian” attitude as HMLR vote to strike
The government’s attitude to working conditions has been likened to Victorian bosses in a statement from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union as HM Land Registry (HMLR) workers vote to strike following a ballot in December. PCS balloted members at HMLR and other government departments in response to the introduction of mandatory office attendance […]
SRA shuts down Liverpool firm over alleged dishonesty concerns
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened in the operations of Liverpool-based GW Law Limited amid allegations of misconduct and dishonesty by its director. The regulatory body suspended Christopher Williams, the firm’s director, citing concerns over dishonesty and alleged breaches of accounts rules and the professional code of conduct. As part of the intervention, North […]
Midlands firm recognised as Great Place to Work
A Midlands law firm is celebrating having been recognised as a “Great Place to Work”; a certification scheme which recognises employers who ‘create an outstanding employee experience.’ Wright Hassall, based in Leamington, sought external accreditation after successfully running its own internal surveys annually in an effort to an exceptional place to work. Great Place To […]
Rightmove predicts 1.15m transactions in 2025
The annual jostling around predictions for the 2025 property is well underway with Rightmove the latest to lend its thoughts on what the 2025 property market might look like. The headlines from the property portal’s predictions include an uplift in transaction volumes; a series of Bank of England base rate cuts throughout the year, and a […]
Survey highlights disconnect between home buyers’ expectations and reality
A survey of homebuyers has identified a sizeable disconnect between expectations around the length of time it takes to move home, and the reality; in some cases, homebuying is taking over three times longer than buyers expect. 57% of respondents thought the homebuying process would take less than two months from when the offer was […]
Firm takes three-pronged approach to management
A Kent and London law firm has described how it is ‘rewriting the rule book’ by appointing three new managing partners to take the firm forward into 2025. Bromley-headquartered Thackray Williams will appoint three new managing partners when current Managing Partner Sean Sanders steps down in March 2025. Vikki Herbert, Anthony Macey and Emma Thompson […]
