How HMD Legal built a scalable conveyancing operation with Hoowla
HMD Legal is a modern law firm specialising in residential conveyancing, built around clear communication, efficient processes, and a strong focus on client care. Before launching the firm, members of the team had already worked with Hoowla in previous roles, so they came in with confidence in the platform. From day one, they implemented Hoowla […]
Redbrick wins gold Employer of the Year at the SME Leicestershire & Rutland Business Awards
Redbrick Solutions is proud to announce that it has been named Gold Winner in the Employer of the Year category at the SME Leicestershire & Rutland Business Awards 2026. The SME Leicestershire & Rutland Business Awards celebrate the achievements and successes of businesses across the region, recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence within their industry and […]
Webinar to explore how SME law firms can turn data into strategic advantage
Osprey Approach will host a webinar later this month, bringing together industry experts to explore how law firms can make better use of their data to improve performance, insight, and decision-making. Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, will be joined by CJ Anderson, owner at Iron Carrot, and Ricky Mehra, managing director at My […]
How easy is it to switch to digital conveyancing processes without disrupting your current workflow?
Many conversations are being had across the legal sector relating to the adoption of eSignatures digital ID verification and anti-money laundering processes, but how easy is it to dispense with the old manual processes and what are the benefits? Improve efficiency Freeing up unnecessary administration time so that your fee earners can get on with […]
SRA tightens its grip: AML enforcement intensifies further in 2026
As the UK legal sector navigates an increasingly scrutinised regulatory landscape, 2026 marks a decisive escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)’s anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement agenda. With record fines, wider proactive inspections, and the imminent transfer of professional supervision to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), law firms are facing the most demanding compliance environment […]
Council ordered to pay developer’s full costs after refusing 17-home scheme despite housing land supply shortfall
A planning inspector has ordered Wiltshire Council to pay a developer’s full appeal costs after determining that councillors acted ‘unreasonably’ in refusing a small housing scheme that officers had recommended for approval. The proposal involved building 17 homes on part of a former police station site in Chippenham. Inspector Hollie Nicholls concluded that the authority’s […]
Has the risk actually been assessed?
In July 2025, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal fined an East London firm £58,000 for AML breaches going back six years. The admitted failures included an absence of client and matter risk assessments between 2017 and 2022 and no independent audit until January 2024. Almost two-thirds of the firm’s work was conveyancing, so this is an […]
HM Land Registry’s new digital validation checks in Hoowla’s conveyancing software
Hoowla is proud to be among the first providers to work closely with HM Land Registry on their new digital validation checks, designed to reduce requisitions and save conveyancers’ valuable time. Hoowla’s position as HM Land Registry’s second-largest submissions integrator enabled Hoowla to be instrumental in trialing and refining the system before its wider release. […]
In conversation with Alex Holt and Emma O’Day
As we continue into 2026, there is a noticeable shift in how law firms are thinking about resourcing, risk, and resilience. To explore, we sat down with Alex Holt and Emma O’Day to discuss why more firms are actively considering outsourcing, what’s driving the trend, and what it means for the future of legal finance […]
Landmark Information Group appointed to provide geospatial data processing services to Ordnance Survey
Landmark Information Group has been appointed as one of three suppliers to deliver geospatial data processing services under Ordnance Survey’s (OS) new Geospatial Content Enhancement Framework (GCE), which underpins the maintenance and continuous improvement of the OS National Geographic Database (NGD). Under the GCE Framework, Landmark, working in partnership with RMSI, a global geospatial and […]
New rules to require councils to notify the government before refusing major housing schemes
New legislation enabling the housing secretary to require councils to notify him before refusing major housing applications is expected to come into force later this month. The change will apply to planning proposals involving 150 homes or more, giving the secretary of state the opportunity to intervene before a refusal is issued. Government move aimed […]
Revealed: MEES compliance slowing down, as energy bills increase
Energy compliance in the commercial real estate sector is slowing, new analysis has revealed. The volume of A, A+, and B EPC registrations, which are typically less energy-intensive and less affected by rising energy bills, had previously grown at a rate of 26% annually until 2024, but in 2025 this slowed to 20% [Table 1]. […]
Webinar: The emerging PFAS landscape in commercial property transactions
Guest speaker: Claire Petricca-Riding, Head of Planning & Environment Team at Irwin Mitchell Date: 12th May 2026 In this new Groundsure webinar, guest speaker Claire will equip solicitors with essential insight into the current PFAS landscape, the Government’s new plan and how to prepare for the changes. Don’t miss this exclusive session and book your […]
Is a bank statement enough?
The SRA’s thematic review of source of funds compliance, published last November, made for uncomfortable reading for many conveyancing firms. The regulator found that in 8% of files reviewed between April 2024 and April 2025, the documented source of funds did not match the information on the ledgers. Importantly, it noted that some firms were […]
Podcast explores how to empower the next generation of law firm leaders
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 the legal profession undergoes generational and cultural change, episode 31 features Nusrat Siddique, who shares insights into the realities facing junior lawyers and how firms can […]
SDLT tax adviser registration: What conveyancers need to know before 18 May
Webinar: Thursday, 07 May at 11:00 AM With HMRC’s tax adviser registration regime taking effect on 18 May 2026, conveyancing firms across the country are asking the same questions: are we in scope? Does using a specialist change anything? And where does our risk actually sit? This session brings together two of the UK’s leading […]
Conveyancing is drowning in admin – and it’s eating into margins
The real strain on conveyancing teams is not always visible from the outside. It sits in the background, building across the day in small, repeated tasks that rarely move a case forward but still demand time and attention. Chasing updates, responding to follow-ups and re-sending information have become part of the process rather than the […]
Thirdfort gathers compliance leaders to consider the future of client due diligence
Client due diligence platform Thirdfort brought together compliance leaders from across the legal and property sectors on Thursday to explore the future of client due diligence (CDD), as firms face growing regulatory pressure and rising expectations around digital onboarding. Verified, by Thirdfort: The Compliance Leaders’ Summit, held in London, marked the first event of its kind […]
Conveyancer certified electronic signatures & QES
Webinar: Conveyancer Certified Electronic Signatures & QES Date: Thursday 7 May Time: 11am Link to join: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5831277964400525664 Join tmGroup and PCC for an in-depth webinar on electronic signatures in conveyancing. This session will cover both Conveyancer Certified Electronic Signatures (CCES) and Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), helping you navigate the processes, requirements, and current HM Land […]
Council backs 1,600-home town centre scheme despite zero affordable housing provision
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has unanimously approved proposals for a major town centre redevelopment delivering up to 1,600 new homes, despite the scheme containing no affordable housing or section 106 contributions. The decision follows officer advice that the authority’s significant housing land supply shortfall weighs heavily in favour of approval. Regeneration plans for Mell Square […]