Search provider first to include integrated property logbooks
Hampshire search provider HW Conveyancing Searches has teamed up with property logbook provider Chimni to launch what they are describing as an industry first integrated search and logbook offering. The service enables conveyancers to order logbooks for home buying clients as part of the search ordering process. Results are then pre-loaded into the logbook to […]
Firm celebrates 50 years with 50 act of kindness
East of England law firm, Hegarty, has celebrated its 50th year in business with 50 acts of kindness, raising £16,000 for four local charities. The firm, which provides conveyancing, private client and family services, and corporate legal services from its offices in Market Deeping, Stamford, Oakham, Peterborough, and Bourne, set themselves the target of raising […]
Lloyds guarantee to process all completions submitted at least a week before SDLT deadline
Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland,have committed to guaranteeing to process all completions submitted at least a week before the SDLT deadline provided it has received Certificates of Title no later than 25th March. The lender conveyancers must submit Certificates of Title on or by 25th March to guarantee […]
Membership body rejects proposed changes to client money
SME law firm membership body LawNet has defended the model of law firms holding client monies and says it believes there are no ‘credible alternatives’ to the client account model in its submission to the SRA consultation which closed at the end of February. Indeed the mutual goes as far as suggesting some of the […]
Former Simply Head of Technology Change joins Flint Bishop
Midlands firm Flint Bishop has appointed former Head of Technology Change at Simply Conveyancing Property Lawyers to Brinder Vijsir, to the role of Head of Technology Innovation; a strategic addition that ‘reinforces our commitment to harnessing technological advancements to enhance operational efficiency, client service delivery, and business operations’ say Flint Bishop. Vijsir spent over 20 […]
NLIS channel license awarded to Wessex Searches
Wessex Searches has become the latest conveyancing search information provider to be awarded a channel license for the National Land Information Service (NLIS). Wessex Searches becomes the fifth channel license, joining Dye & Durham, Searchflow, X-Press Legal Services and On Point Data; the license will go live in Summer 2025. Wessex Searches is the official […]
tmGroup acquires Veya to reduce fall-throughs and speed up property transactions.
tmGroup, a leading provider of property data and technology solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Veya, an innovative title deed analysis and early warning platform. This strategic acquisition comes quickly after the business recently announced the launch of its new brand strategy, identity, and website, marking yet another significant milestone in the company’s […]
SOS Legal and Linetime unite to enhance enterprise law firm solutions
Leading providers of legal practice management software, SOS Legal and Linetime, have recently joined forces, bringing together two of the legal technology industry’s most trusted providers under the single SOS brand. This move marks a new chapter in delivering innovative, efficient, and comprehensive legal technology solutions to enterprise law firms. By combining development expertise and […]
Government outline key priorities for HM Land Registry
Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Matthew Pennycook MP has written to the Chair of HM Land Registry Board to outline the government’s expectations for the body as it ramps up activity to deliver on its manifesto promise of 1.5m new homes in this Parliament. In a letter to Neil Sachdev, Chair […]
International Women’s Day: Progress on partner gender parity but still some way to go
This International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), the Law Society of England and Wales encourages the profession to continue supporting women’s progress to senior levels. In 2023, more new female solicitors (832) attained partner equivalent positions compared to their male counterparts (522). Despite advancements, female solicitors still represent only 34% of partners or partner equivalents, […]
HMLR to introduce enhanced submission verification to reduce requisitions
HM Land Registry say an enhanced checking service will be available to all customers submitting applications through the Business Gateway-enabled software that will stop unnecessary requisitions by preventing ‘simple administrative errors’ from being submitted. Verification of data like ensuring the Charge date is in the present and not a date in the future, omissions of […]
Future Property Transaction Group announces six new members
The Future Property Transaction Group, an initiative launched by payment and settlement fintech PEXA has announced a further six organisations have joined it membership. Focused around PEXA’s Head Office in West Yorkshire, the group seeks to create greater collaboration between property market stakeholders and initially welcoming Leeds Building Society, Legal & General, West Yorkshire Combined […]
Strike ballot at MHCLG over office closures
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union says it is balloting members over potential strike action at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in a stand off with the government over office closures, rigid attendance policies, and changes to recruitment practices. More than 1,100 PCS union members work in MHCLG offices, the […]
Take me to Australia – Senior Paralegal wins trip of a lifetime
A Senior Paralegal at Bishopsgate Law has won a trip to Australia, courtesy of legal technology provider InfoTrack, with the winning ticket revealed in a live stream draw. Lucy O’Brien’s winning ticket was draw first out of the hat on 14th February 2025 after over 350,000 entries had been submitted for the annual competition. Now […]
Cheshire firm launches charitable foundation
Cheshire-based law firm, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has launched their eponymous charitable foundation, established to ‘create a lasting impact, ensuring that organisations within the community receive the support and resources that they need.’ The firm say they have been longstanding supporters of charity and the Bell Lamb & Joynson Foundation is an opportunity give […]
Top Local Land Charges teams in recognised ahead of 2025 Land Data Awards for Excellence
Local Land Charges (LLC) teams across the country have been recognised in 9 shortlists for the annual Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence, the only awards to recognise outstanding performance in the profession. The winning and highly commended local authorities will be announced on the 11th and 12th March at the virtual Local […]
Movera strengthen recruitment team with new hire
Home moving group Movera, which comprises ONP Solicitors, Cavendish Legal Group (CLG), LMS, and Conveyancing Alliance (CAL), says it has strengthened its recruitment team with the appointment of Matt Darwell to a newly-created Talent Attraction Partner role. The role was created to ‘underscore Movera’s commitment to attracting and retaining top talent’ said the group, with […]
CA Conference highlights role of AI in future of conveyancing
The Annual Conference of the Conveyancing Association pointed to a more successful future for conveyancing firms if they could embrace the business and technology opportunities that exist for them. Taking place on Thursday 30th January at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel in Manchester, with Landmark Information Group as its Headline Sponsor, this year’s Conference was entitled […]
Stalling momentum but sentiment remains strong for 2025 volumes
Positive sentiment around the current state of play in the property market plays out in the latest RICS UK Residential Property Survey in which respondents indicate despite a broadly flat picture around demand and sales, agents remain upbeat about 2025, in part due to the number of properties continuing to come to market. The slight […]
10 years service for Sort Group staff
Three members of staff from Derby-based property, legal and financial firm, Sort Group, are celebrating a decade of service with the company; the first non-founders of Sort Group to achieve the milestone. Carolyn Mars, Group Head of HR, and Emma Brown, Group Head of Marketing, celebrated their 10-year anniversaries on 5 January, followed by Roy […]