Fleet Mortgages joins LMS Panel Link to streamline lender-law firm connectivity
LMS proudly welcomes Fleet Mortgages to Panel Link, an ever-growing ecosystem that connects lenders with law firms who meet quality, security and compliance criteria, providing a level of due diligence that offers peace of mind for lenders and helps facilitate the safe transmission of data. Fleet Mortgages – established in 2014 and acquired by Starling […]
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What law firms need to consider
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, introduced to Parliament in late 2025, is expected to progress through 2026. While the timetable for implementation remains uncertain, firms should anticipate a phased rollout, with detailed requirements emerging through secondary legislation and regulatory guidance. In practice, this is unlikely to come with long lead-in periods. Given the current […]
SearchFlow users gain streamlined access to CLSQ legal indemnity insurance
CLSQ has launched a partnership with SearchFlow, giving SearchFlow users access to CLSQ’s legal indemnity insurance (LII) offering through a dedicated branded route into its PIPA platform. The partnership will provide SearchFlow’s users with access to a white-labelled version of CLSQ’s online LII platform, PIPA, making it easier for firms to obtain quotes and arrange […]
Buying in a conservation area? What to check before you commit
For many buyers, a property in a conservation area is exactly what they are looking for. Character, charm and a sense of place that newer developments often lack. But what is often overlooked is that these properties come with a different level of scrutiny and, in some cases, a different level of risk. If you […]
How P4B Law modernised its legal tech with Osprey Approach
For more than 20 years, specialist employment law firm P4B Law has supported employers with expert legal advice and representation. Operating as a fully remote firm long before hybrid working became commonplace, the business has built its reputation on reliability, responsiveness and practical expertise. After many years using the same case management system, P4B founder […]
Draft title reports still leave the hardest part with your team. ngine was built to end that
Most title investigation tools hand the hardest part back to the conveyancing team – ngine doesn’t. When title investigations become a bottleneck, the consequences can move quickly through a conveyancing team. Transactions can stall, leaving fee earners to absorb pressure that was never really theirs to carry, and client timelines extend in ways that are […]
IQ legal training webinar | The Modern Conveyancer – Episode 2: Operational excellence & profitability
Thursday 11th June | 11:15am – 12:15pm As part of a four-part series, Ian Quale, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this FREE 1-hour webinar session on Thursday 11th June at 11:15am, suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels. In this session, we will explore: Adopting and applying best practice in […]
Minerva to bring Lunch & Learn sessions to Liverpool and Nottingham this summer
Following the success of our Lunch & Learns in Manchester, London, Bristol and Leeds, Minerva is taking the conversation back on the road this summer, with two new sessions taking place in Liverpool and Nottingham. These relaxed, invitation-style lunches will bring together local law firms and industry partners for open discussion around what is really […]
A smarter move to Redbrick Cloud for Fairstep Solicitors
Fairstep Solicitors have successfully transitioned their legal case management system to Redbrick Cloud – Redbrick Solutions’ secure, fully managed cloud platform designed specifically for law firms. Known for their personal and professional approach, Fairstep Solicitors pride themselves on delivering a proactive service to every client. The move to Redbrick Cloud provides the firm with a […]
Bradford council approves 1,000 home city centre regeneration scheme despite affordable housing shortfall
Bradford Council has approved plans for a major mixed-use regeneration project delivering around 1,000 homes in the city centre, despite affordable housing provision falling below the council’s usual policy requirements. Planning officers recommended approval after highlighting the authority’s limited housing land supply and the potential regeneration benefits of redeveloping the site. Major redevelopment proposed for […]
A storm in an SDLT cup?
We brought together two SDLT experts for a live panel — here are the key takeaways you need to know. With HMRC’s new registration regime opening from today, 18 May, confusion has been circulating across the conveyancing sector about what the new SDLT tax adviser registration really means in practice. InfoTrack’s Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd […]
Why information sharing remains conveyancing’s biggest problem
For as long as most of us can remember, the property industry has been discussing modernisation. Every year brings fresh debate around reducing delays, improving communication and creating a smoother homebuying experience. Yet despite meaningful progress in some areas, the journey from mortgage offer to completion still feels far more manual and disconnected than many […]
HSBC UK introduces automated remortgages via LMS DART
HSBC UK has become the first lender to automate remortgage cases via LMS’s Decisioning and Automated Remortgage Technology (DART), resulting in a quicker and smoother process for customers. Many remortgages still rely on manual processes, which can cause delays and uncertainty. In some cases, this can result in borrowers moving onto a lender’s variable-rate and […]
Podcast explores what makes a law firm worth buying in a changing legal market
Osprey Approach announces that the latest episode of its Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast is now available to watch and listen to on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. As private equity interest in the legal sector continues to grow, episode 32 features Abby Winkworth, who shares practical insight into what drives value in modern law […]
Clients, faster: Minerva and LexioTech partnership builds on integration capabilities
Minerva and LexioTech announce the continued development of their integration, helping law firms onboard clients more efficiently, improving workflows and providing a better experience for all. Intelligent onboarding, automated end-to-end Minerva, developed by LFS, is an AI-enabled client onboarding solution delivering secure, intelligent onboarding for law firms. It is designed to support firm-wide growth, helping […]
Onboarding is the easiest place to recover lost time
Conveyancers are working harder than ever to keep matters moving, but the data shows it’s not always working. 2025 research by Ochresoft, reported by Today’s Conveyancer, found that the average sale transaction in 2024 took 160 days from instruction to completion, and increase of 88% since 2007. Purchases averaged about 120 days—approximately four months—and about […]
PinPoint Information to showcase new minerals report at Move Reports Conference
PinPoint Information will showcase its new non-coal Minerals report at this week’s Move Reports Conveyancing Property Conference & Social at The Belfry. The report has been developed to help address what PinPoint believes is one of the most overlooked areas of property due diligence: non-coal mining risk. While coal mining searches are well established in […]
Video shows how Compass would have identified the reported Angela Rayner SDLT position
The renewed focus on Angela Rayner’s SDLT position following confirmation that an additional £40,000 liability was settled, despite HMRC reportedly finding no “wrongdoing or carelessness”, has again highlighted how complex SDLT scenarios can become in practice. When the story first emerged last year, SDLT Compass recorded a short demonstration video showing how the reported scenario […]
Inspector approves 115-home green belt development after highlighting ‘substantial’ housing land supply shortfall
A planning inspector has granted outline permission for a residential development of up to 115 homes on green belt land in Rushall, Walsall, concluding that the council’s significant shortage of deliverable housing sites outweighed concerns about environmental impact. The decision followed an appeal by housebuilder William Davis Homes after Walsall Council refused planning permission for […]
X-Press Legal Services urges law firms to get behind government cyber defence push
X-Press Legal Services is calling on law firms to align with the UK government’s latest action to strengthen national cyber defences, as the cyber threat landscape continues to intensify across the legal sector. The company has welcomed yesterday’s government’s announcement to boost cyber resilience and drive growth in the UK cyber industry, urging legal practices […]