Nearly two-thirds of homebuyers worry about AI-driven identity theft, survey reveals
New research from identity verification leader Credas Technologies has revealed widespread concern among UK homebuyers about AI-driven identity theft, with 62% expressing concern about the emerging threat. The findings come as advanced AI tools are increasingly accessible to fraudsters, enabling them to create highly convincing fake identity documents and manipulate images to alter or create synthetic […]
Review of 2025: Key highlights for legal professionals
From the accelerating evolution of anti-money laundering (AML) regulation to sweeping reforms to corporate transparency, 2025 has been a year of significant change for the legal sector. Firms have faced shifting expectations, more assertive supervision, and a growing need to demonstrate not only technical compliance but a culture of vigilance and accountability. In our 2025 […]
Thirdfort combats £1.6bn UK property fraud risk with iProov identity verification technology
iProov, the world’s leading provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, today announced that iProov Dynamic Liveness has been deployed within Thirdfort’s client due diligence platform to help prevent identity fraud in legal and property transactions. Thirdfort helps more than 1,500 regulated businesses in the legal and property sectors keep moving in a world of ever-changing regulations […]
LMS welcomes Penrith Building Society to Panel Link
LMS, the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing services, continues to build upon its diverse network of lenders as the company proudly announces its partnership with Penrith Building Society, connecting the lender with the LMS Panel Link service. Established in 1877, Penrith Building Society has helped generations of savers and borrowers by offering simple and straightforward […]
New flood risk planning guidance: What the changes mean for developers and local authorities
After months of anticipation, the government has published its long-awaited update to national planning guidance on flood risk. The new Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) introduces notable adjustments to how the flood risk sequential test is applied, a move that, according to many in the sector, could simplify development in higher-risk areas while narrowing local authorities’ […]
Osprey Approach scoops ILFM’S software award
Osprey Approach is thrilled to announce that it has been chosen as this year’s winner of the Institute of Legal Finance & Management’s (ILFM) Software Users Award, based on users’ feedback. For more than 18 years, ILFM members have been asked for their feedback on their day-to-day use of software and to choose their award winners […]
SmartSearch strengthens partnership with Twenty7tec by expanding ID verification services
SmartSearch is expanding its services by growing its longstanding relationship with Twenty7tec. The UK’s leading provider of digital compliance and anti-money-laundering (AML) solutions is accelerating its integration within Twenty7tec’s ADVICE platform, introducing SmartDoc – SmartSearch’s innovative document and facial recognition technology, powered by Daon. Already serving advisers, lenders and providers across mortgages, protection and wealth, […]
Empowering law firm leaders podcast: Building strategic differentiation with AI
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. In episode 26, Uwais Iqbal – founder of Simplexico and former senior data scientist at Thomson Reuters and ThoughtRiver – joins Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey […]
Move Reports Conveyancing Property Conference and Social – Save the date
Save the Date: 20th May 2026 Move Reports UK are going all out for our next flagship event – and this is one you won’t want to miss. We are proud to announce the return of the Live Property CPD Conference, taking place on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at the world-famous Belfry Hotel and Resort. […]
Beyond the billable hour: Why pricing could make or break SME law firms
In the opening episode of series four of the Build Better Habits webinars, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, was joined by Simon McCrum – solicitor, former managing partner, and author of The Perfect Legal Business trilogy – and Scott Simmons, business development consultant at the Legal Balance Institute. The panel tackled one of the most contested […]
Six months on: How Geodesys and Southern Water are transforming conveyancing searches
Earlier this year, Geodesys became the official ordering and delivery partner for CON29DW searches across the Southern Water region. This strategic partnership was designed not only to strengthen Geodesys’ position in the market, but also to deliver an enhanced level of service and technical expertise to conveyancers throughout the Southern Water region. Now, just over […]
The autumn budget: Speculation, stability and what it means for conveyancers
For weeks leading up to the autumn budget, the property world braced for impact. Rumours spread with the usual fervour: potential adjustments to thresholds, reforms to reliefs, and even talk of complete stamp duty overhaul. By the time budget day arrived, many conveyancers were preparing themselves for days of reassuring their clients, re-educating their teams, […]
Lewisham Council approves 1,700-home redevelopment of shopping centre despite height and affordability concerns
The London Borough of Lewisham has granted approval for Landsec’s major redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre – a high-density mixed-use scheme that will deliver around 1,700 homes across towers of up to 35 storeys. The decision was made despite the proposal exceeding the borough’s own height guidance and offering an affordable housing level well below […]
DP Conveyancing moves to Redbrick Cloud: How switching transformed the way they work
DP Conveyancing has recently moved its case management system to Redbrick Cloud, Redbrick Solutions’ secure, fully managed cloud hosting service. After reviewing the previous provider, the firm found that Redbrick Cloud offered a far more cost-effective, efficient, and reliable solution, with the added benefit of being fully supported by the same trusted team that delivers […]
Housing reform will trigger a UK surveyor shortage
As the government moves forward with housing market reforms aimed at improving transparency and speeding up transactions, the elephant in the room is the clear lack of surveying capacity to make this a success. Those with a memory of the aborted Home Information Pack (HIP) scheme, an earlier attempt at similar reforms, will recall it […]
Groundsure named Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve won Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2025 – which took place on Thursday 20th November. Winning Search Provider of the Year is a testament to the hard work by the entire team and, most importantly, the trust our clients place in […]
Legal Eye urges law firms to strengthen their AI governance following landmark High Court warning
Legal Eye – a leading provider of risk and compliance solutions – is highlighting the heightened need for robust AI governance within law firms following the Divisional Court’s recent judgment in Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey and Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin). In a strongly worded decision, the court criticised […]
Landmark appoints Nick Dyoss to the newly created role of group business development and relationships director
Landmark has appointed Nick Dyoss to the newly created role of group business development and relationships director. In this pivotal position, Nick will act as a business owner and ambassador for Landmark’s strategic initiatives, including LandmarkConnect and Project 28, reinforcing Landmark’s reputation as a trusted partner within the property industry. Nick brings nearly three decades […]
Dye & Durham recognised as Highly Commended at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
We are delighted to share that our team has been recognised as Highly Commended for Search Provider of the Year at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. We’re incredibly proud of this recognition as it represents something deeper than an industry accolade. This recognition reflects the trust, feedback, and partnership of the thousands of legal professionals […]
Webinar: Commercial property conveyancing – Beyond basic planning data – Protecting your clients and your practice
Standard planning data often only tells part of the story. In this session on Wednesday 10 December, Paul Addison, managing director, and Maria Leivars, national business development manager from DevAssist, will reveal the critical insights that are frequently missed, and how they could expose both your clients and your firm to regulatory and professional risk. […]