Boosting opportunity: ‘AI can level the playing field to attract more women into legal tech and support female lawyers’
‘AI can help ‘level the playing field’ for women to enter into legal technology, but there’s still more we can do to ensure fair access to skills and opportunities’ – according to legal tech experts who have played a big role in developing AI-powered case management software. The legal tech professionals at Access Legal, leading […]
ESTAS Best in Postcode Awards to be Announced Live on 25th April, Presented by Phil Spencer
ESTAS, the leading provider of customer review solutions for the property industry, will announce the winners of its prestigious Best in Postcode Awards in a live online stream on Friday, April 25th. The awards will be presented by property expert and TV presenter, Phil Spencer. The awards, which recognise excellence in customer service, are powered […]
Stewart Title Celebrates a Busy Month Working Alongside Conveyancers
March was an especially hectic month for the property industry with firms charging forward to complete transactions before the SDLT deadline on 1 April. As a result, the volume of transactions processed through our online ordering platform, Stewart Solution, reached near record levels last month, with many new and existing clients taking advantage of the […]
Orbital Residential expands beyond title review as SDLT deadline sees usage surge
With one month of completions carried out by conveyancers in just five days last month, the latest SDLT cliff edge pushed conveyancing firms to their limits. And with the deadline now behind you, we just wanted to say: well done. It’s been a huge lift for conveyancers across the country, and at Orbital we know […]
Osprey’s latest podcast highlights how firms can supercharge their business development and client experience
How to address common business development challenges and deliver excellent client service are just two of the topics covered in the latest episode of Osprey Approach’s popular podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, which is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. In conversation with Amy Bruce, Osprey’s […]
X-Press Legal Services Tackles Rising Fraud with Upfront ID Checks
X-Press Legal Services has unveiled a powerful new safeguard within its Quotation Management Platform (QMP) in response to a record-breaking surge in UK identify fraud. Placing digital ID verification right at the start of the conveyancing process, the firm aims to prevent fraudulent transactions before they begin. With over 421,000 fraud cases reported to the […]
NAVRO FREE CPD Live Webinar – Back to Basics: Dealing with Easements
We’re back with another insightful session led by industry expert Ian Quayle, designed especially for residential conveyancers of all levels. This 60-minute webinar will take a practical deep dive into the often complex topic of easements, helping you build confidence when dealing with rights that affect access, use, and enjoyment of land. What we’ll cover: […]
Commercial real estate sector set to miss major decarbonisation target by a decade
Research by commercial real estate data and technology company Search Acumen suggests that it will take until at least 2040 for all rented commercial properties to meet the 2030 MEES standards (of EPC rating B or higher). When the same research was undertaken last year, the industry was set to meet the target by 2038. […]
Geodesys Secures Contract to Deliver CON29DW Searches for Southern Water
Geodesys, a specialist in conveyancing searches and home to the Anglian Water CON29DW, has been appointed as a trusted partner for the ordering and delivery of CON29DW searches in the Southern Water region. As part of this partnership, Geodesys will roll out a streamlined ordering process through its dynamic e-commerce platform and API solutions. This […]
The New Standard for Client Onboarding in Conveyancing
Client expectations are shifting, and outdated onboarding workflows are costing law firms and conveyancers both time and trust. Here’s what modern onboarding should look like. Why onboarding is under scrutiny The conveyancing process today is shaped by mounting pressures: rising client expectations, evolving compliance demands, and increasing competition from tech-enabled firms. At the centre of […]
Groundsure are proud to host their first ever Fringe event at UKREiiF 2025.
A must-attend event of the real-estate, property and infrastructure industry, UKREiiF keeps growing in reputation and in size every year. After going as attendees in 2024 and meeting useful contacts, we’ve decided to get even more involved this year and are proud to announce we will be hosting our very first networking event at UKREiiF 2025 as […]
Landmark’s Newly Enhanced Commercial Product Portfolio Launch
Simple, Straightforward, but Never Standard: Introducing Landmark’s Remastered Commercial Reports The commercial property market is a fast-paced and complex sector that demands precision, clarity, and actionable environmental due diligence powered by expert knowledge. Landmark has long been the trusted partner for conveyancers and solicitors seeking reliable environmental searches, and now, we’re raising the bar once again. […]
The Future of Environmental Searches: Groundsure’s Next-Gen Commercial Product Suite is Here
At Groundsure, we’re always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible in environmental searches. That’s why we’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our next-generation commercial product suite. Designed to raise the bar in environmental searches, this new suite introduces Siteview, a game-changing search product, alongside completely reimagined versions of Screening and Review. This is […]
Discover how to build a tech-first law firm
The latest episode in Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, features a conversation with tech entrepreneur Peter Ambrose, who shares how a tech-first approach can benefit modern law firms for the long term. In Episode 15, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, speaks to Peter, founder and CEO of London based law […]
Lender requirements: time for a different approach?
With both Nationwide and Barclays changing their UK Finance Handbook part 2 requirements recently (to differing degrees of impact on, and push back from, conveyancers feeling the pressure of the SDLT deadline), it is topical to think about some of the tools available to support conveyancers keep abreast of these sorts of changes and what […]
PEXA appoints Miguel Sard as Non-Executive Director as momentum gathers in UK market
PEXA Group Limited (PEXA), the world-leading digital property exchange and data insights platform, today announces the appointment of Miguel Sard as UK Non-Executive Director to bolster the company’s strategic growth in the region. He takes up the role with immediate effect. Sard brings over 20 years of extensive leadership experience in the banking and property […]
Climate change: now included in Sitecheck Combined
While climate change is global in scale, there are also highly localised environmental impacts that threaten our cities, buildings, and communities. Climate change affects every industry as well as how we work and live. Concerns around climate have gained more importance when understanding and addressing related risks during property transactions. From the 1st April, 2023, […]
Strengthening compliance in law firms with consultant conveyancers
Traditionally, lawyers have worked within rigid structures, often tied to large firms with fixed salaries, high overheads, and hierarchical career paths. However, an increasing number of legal professionals are now opting for a more flexible approach – joining consultancy-led firms that offer autonomy, financial incentives, and a better work-life balance. The benefits of being a […]
LMS Welcomes Saffron Building Society to LMS Panel Link
Today, LMS, the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing services, announces its partnership with Saffron Building Society, the latest lender to join LMS Panel Link. LMS Panel Link securely connects lenders with fully vetted law firms – firms that have met specific quality and compliance criteria – within a single platform. Saffron Building Society, which has […]
New tmGroup CPD webinar this March: “Flood Risk in Residential and Commercial Transactions”
With flood risk on the rise due to changing global weather patterns, it’s more important than ever for property lawyers to understand its impact on transactions. tmGroup, in partnership with Groundsure, is hosting a free legal training webinar: Flood Risk in Residential and Commercial Transactions Date: Tuesday, 25th March 2025 Time: 11:00am – 11:45am This […]
