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 […]
Data mapping and sharing solution launched by well-known brands
Software designed to automate the filing of an AP1, stamp duty returns with HMRC and HMLR, and processing mortgage offers digitally to reduce errors, requisitions and manual data entry has been launched with the backing of two well known conveyancing brands. Sort Group, which includes Sort Refer and the CLC-regulated Sort Legal, has joined up […]
Firm introduces ‘Don’t move, Don’t pay’ SDLT commitment
Law firm Dutton Gregory has launched the latest of its marketing stunts, this time aimed at first time home buyers hoping to beat the SDLT exemption deadline on 31st March 2025. In previous years the firm has introduced reduced fees for first time buyers and a commitment to ‘can its fees’ if clients’ property purchases […]
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 […]
