Four ways that law firms can improve cashflow and realise their competitive advantage
Simon McCrum, a former managing partner of the UK’s fastest growing law firm, has shared his decades of experience in conversation with Amy Bruce, head of marketing at Osprey Approach, to help SME law firms improve their cashflow, make more money per case, and outperform the competition on service quality. Simon – owner of McCrum […]
Groundsure launches enhanced planning search with applied intelligence
Groundsure, the UK’s environmental and climate data authority for land and property, has launched a fully revised planning data pipeline to help speed up the collection and visibility of planning applications for legal professionals in a desktop report. From today, all of Groundsure’s reports with detailed planning data will include planning records at a far […]
Annual Midlands CPD Event returns to National Conference Centre
Move Reports UK has announced the return of its highly anticipated Move Reports Live CPD Event – bigger, better, and more impactful than ever – and you’re invited! To align with the major Stamp Duty Tax changes taking effect on 1st April, we have rescheduled this event from our original date in March to 24th […]
The importance of future proofing your firm – and how a digital first mindset can achieve long-term success
The penultimate episode of series three of the Build Better Habits webinar series explored the mindset of thinking digital-first and shared best practices for future-proofing your law firm. Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, was joined by Sarah Charlton, CEO of Eaton-Evans & Morris Solicitors; Kirsty Pappin, founder of Aries Legal Practice Management; and […]
Best practices for managing SDLT changes and beyond: a roadmap for long-term efficiency
This blog is part one in a topical series designed to help conveyancers beat the SDLT rush – brought to you by the team behind Orbital Residential. With the 1 April 2025 SDLT deadline looming, conveyancing firms face an urgent need to adapt to increased demand and operational challenges. However, the strategies employed to manage […]
tmGroup unveils tmQuote: A Smarter Way for Law Firms to Manage Conveyancing Quotes
tmGroup, an award-winning provider of conveyancing technology and data solutions, has launched tmQuote, a powerful new digital quotation tool designed to help modern lawyers and conveyancers generate professional, fully branded client quotes in seconds. The launch comes just days after tmGroup’s bold re-brand and website refresh, reinforcing the company’s vision to re-imagine the future of […]
Stamp Duty Land Tax Deadline: Why Ordering Conveyancing Searches Early is Crucial
Conveyancers are bracing for a surge in property transactions. Historically, SDLT amendments have triggered a sharp increase in market activity as homebuyers rush to complete before new rates take effect. Ensuring transactions progress efficiently will be key for conveyancers to manage client expectations and maintain service standards. One of the most significant risks in this […]
New CPD Webinar Coming This March: “Lease Clauses – The Lowdown”
Residential property lawyers are invited to participate in a must-see free legal training webinar this March, titled “Lease Clauses – The Lowdown.” This one-hour session, organised by Conveyancing Data Services, part of tmGroup, and Redbrick Solutions, will take place on Thursday, 27th March 2025, from 10:00am. About the Webinar Led by renowned legal trainer Zoe […]
LMS Monthly Remortgage Snapshot – January Report
The latest LMS remortgage snapshot for January 2025 has been released providing insight into the current condition of the remortgage market. Instructions, Completions, Cancellations Rate, and Pipeline Data Percentage increase/decrease compared to the previous month: Instructions: ↑ 31% (Increased by 31%) Completions: ↓ 1% (1% fewer remortgages completed) Cancellation Rate: ↑ 49% (Increased by 49%) […]
tmGroup unveils new brand strategy, website, and vision for the Future of Conveyancing
tmGroup, an award-winning provider of conveyancing technology and data solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand strategy, identity, and website, marking another significant milestone in the company’s evolution. The refreshed tmGroup brand and digital presence underscore its commitment to blending data, technology, and conveyancing expertise to simplify and modernise property transactions […]
X-Press Legal Services raises over £40,000 for charities in anniversary year!
Local property search company X-Press Legal Services has raised and donated over £40,000 to charity, as part of its continued commitment to giving back to the community. The funds were generated through a variety of fundraising efforts throughout 2024, celebrating 25 years in business for the largest independent property search firm in England and Wales. […]
Understanding the impact of upcoming SDLT changes: a guide for conveyancers
This blog is part one in a topical series designed to help conveyancers beat the SDLT rush – brought to you by the team behind Orbital Residential. As the 1 April 2025 deadline for changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds approaches, homebuyers and conveyancers alike must prepare for significant changes that will reshape […]
Building the homes of the future amid ambitious targets
In our latest report, Reflections and predictions for sustainability in the property sector in 2025, Landmark’s Sustainability Director Chris Loaring, discusses the developer’s view on national housebuilding targets, biodiversity net gain (BNG), and the roll-out of the Future Homes Standard. The year ahead promises significant opportunities and challenges for property developers in the UK. Chief among […]
Time for a change? How integrating digital is the way forward for law firms
Perfect Portal helps you exceed your clients’ expectations and win more business. Read our customer’s story to see how Perfect Portal changed the way they work. Perfect Portal spoke to Gaby Williams, Project Manager at Crane & Staples, about how things at the firm changed after implementing the Perfect Portal app. Challenge “Before implementing our […]
Navigating Counterparty Sanctions: Tailored Compliance Solutions for Law Firms
As a law firm operating in England and Wales, compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance on the UK sanctions regime (updated in August 2024) will likely be an increasingly important part of your compliance framework. Under this guidance, the SRA stresses the importance of having key controls in place to mitigate sanctions risk. […]
Cyber Essentials Plus Demonstrates Search Firm’s Commitment to Compliance
X-Press Legal Services has successfully secured Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation for the fourth year running. This accreditation, supported by the UK government and the National Cyber Security Centre, reflects the dedication of England & Wales’s largest independent property search firm to maintaining the highest standards of security compliance. Lynne Lister, MD of X-Press Legal Services, […]
Discover how law firms’ success is shaped on innovation and failure
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s popular podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The episode is in conversation with Lindsey Kidd, managing director at HM3 Legal, who highlights the importance of failure, experimentation, and innovation in driving success at modern […]
Legal Eye offers £200 fee reduction on firm-wide risk and compliance gap analysis
Legal Eye, a leading provider of risk and compliance services for the legal sector, is pleased to announce an exclusive time-limited promotion on its comprehensive firm-wide risk and compliance gap analysis. Law firms booking the service before the end of February 2025 will benefit from a significant 20% discount, with the flexibility to conduct the […]
Could green retrofits hold the key to upgrading the UK’s housing and office stock?
In our latest report, Reflections and predictions for sustainability in the property sector in 2025, Landmark’s Sustainability Director Chris Loaring, spoke to a leading real estate agent for their views on decarbonisation, transitioning to sustainable offices and the need to retrofit to meet demand, and the shift from targets to reporting on progress. As part of our market research report, Climate change in the property sector: a cross-market perspective, estate agents […]
Landmark commercial trends report Q4 ’24 – Jan 2025
Landmark’s latest Commercial Property Trends Report offers essential insights into Q4 2024. It provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial property market in England, Wales, and Scotland, analysing key transactional indicators such as search order volumes, due diligence activity, planning applications and completion levels. Large planning applications down for the first time in 2024 Landmark’s […]
