AML updates: are your risk assessments and controls still fit for purpose?
Date: Thursday 5 March Time: 12 noon Host: Rudi Kesic, chief executive officer of Lawtech and Tracy Thompson, Law Society–accredited compliance specialist Synopsis: Join Rudi Kesic, chief executive officer of Lawtech, and Tracy Thompson, lawyer and Law Society–accredited compliance specialist and Lexcel consultant, for a focused update on what’s changed in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance […]
Inspector approves 155-home scheme after identifying major housing land supply shortfall
A recent appeal decision has highlighted just how sharply housing land supply positions can shift, with the Planning Inspectorate granting outline permission for 155 new homes in open countryside after finding that Blaby District Council’s supply had fallen to 2.45 years. The scheme was put forward by land promoter Gladman Developments in mid-2024 and sought […]
TA Forms in Verify 365! Join us to learn how your clients can now complete all their onboarding tasks in one solution
Date: Thursday 26 February Time: 1.30pm Host: Ishika Roy and Yusuf Lockhat, senior account managers, Verify 365 Synopsis: Join Ishika Roy and Yusuf Lockhat, senior account managers at Verify 365, in this session which will focus on digital TA forms. We’ve recently launched digital TA6, TA7 and TA10 forms, making property onboarding faster, smarter, and […]
LMS strengthens existing partnership with Gen H
LMS, the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing services, has been working closely with Gen H to help them successfully expand their lending proposition into Scotland. Gen H is a mission-led mortgage lender that provides unique products to borrowers traditionally left behind by high street lenders. This latest collaboration between LMS and Gen H strengthens their […]
Navro live webinar series: Effective communication with conveyancing clients – avoiding claims and complaints
9 March 2026 – 2pm-3pm Join leading property law expert Ian Quayle for another insightful and practical session designed specifically for residential conveyancers. Clear, confident and well-documented communication is at the heart of every successful conveyancing transaction. But when communication breaks down, the consequences can be costly -c leading to complaints, claims and reputational damage. This practical […]
Dye & Durham integrates Stewart Title Indemnity Insurance into Unity® platform
Dye & Durham has announced that Stewart Title Indemnity Insurance is now fully available within its Unity® legal platform, giving conveyancers a simpler, faster way to order and manage both property searches and title insurance from the same system. The integration means Unity® users can now obtain quotes, draft policies and place cover in minutes, […]
Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast: How to be the perfect law firm partner
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 law firms face increasing pressure on profitability, retention and performance, episode 28 sees the return of Simon McCrum, who shares practical guidance from his latest book […]
Future proof your firm with Redbrick’s cloud based legal case management software
In today’s rapidly changing legal industry, efficiency, security, and accessibility are essential. Adopting cloud technology is a proactive step toward future proofing your firm by being better positioned to adapt to changes and meet evolving client expectations. Redbrick Cloud delivers a secure, flexible and fully managed solution, designed specifically for law firms. Hosted in the […]
Groundsure webinar – Beyond sitewide-level assessments: The future of flood risk assessment in commercial property
26th February at 10am Move beyond broad flood risk scores to building-level flood intelligence. Discover how NGD-driven assessments deliver clear risk ratings and practical guidance for smarter commercial property decisions, with building level advice. We are delighted to welcome Twinn as our guest speakers for this brand new webinar. Twinn provide digital solutions for decision intelligence that […]
Groundsure webinar – The complete mining due diligence: Why non-coal matters
24th February at 10am Mining risk doesn’t stop at coal. Join lead technical support specialist, Tom Harvey-James and strategic account manager Nick Treble, for our new non-coal mining webinar. In this new webinar, they will highlight what our specialist Mining Consultants look for when carrying out non-coal mining searches and why those findings matter for conveyancing solicitors. They […]
X-Press reinforces cyber resilience with fifth Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
X-Press Legal Services has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cyber security. This milestone comes as the company marks what it calls the Year of AI: Actual Intelligence – a focus on showcasing its client-winning blend of advanced technology with the […]
Spotlight on utilities: Why underground data is critical for developers
In property development, what lies beneath a site is every bit as important as what eventually stands above it. Beneath the surface is a complex web of gas pipes, electricity cables, water and sewer networks, and telecoms infrastructure, the unseen systems that keep modern life running. For developers, knowing exactly where these underground utilities sit isn’t simply […]
Conveyancers explicitly named in parliament as HMRC registration requirement advances
Conveyancers have been explicitly named in parliament as falling within scope of HMRC’s mandatory tax adviser registration regime, as ministers confirmed during Finance Bill Committee proceedings that the policy is proceeding without carve outs or signs of retreat. During committee scrutiny of the Finance Bill last week, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Dan Tomlinson, […]
When development risk becomes a professional liability
In recent years, the importance of development risk in residential conveyancing has moved from a fringe issue to one that is increasingly central to how advice is assessed. This shift carries significant implications, both for client protection and professional liability. At DevAssist, we have witnessed firsthand how the evolving legal landscape is changing the way […]
How AI and automation are redefining legal practice
The legal sector is experiencing one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Advances in artificial intelligence, automation and adaptable software systems are reshaping the way legal work is managed and delivered. Firms are no longer simply digitising processes, they are rethinking how technology can be tailored to support their unique workflows […]
Don’t become a high-risk conveyancer
The fines have been coming in thick and fast in the conveyancing sector. The regulators aren’t letting up as anti-money laundering (AML) checks remain a hot-button issue. Conveyancing is considered a ‘high-risk’ profession, with property transactions still a prime target for money launderers seeking the legal legitimacy of the high-value UK real estate market. One […]
SmartForms: a practical response to workflow friction in legal services
Legal workflows are under constant pressure from increasing volumes, rising compliance expectations, and clients who now expect digital-first interactions as standard. Yet many conveyancing and claims processes still rely on static PDFs, email chains, and manual re-keying of data, introducing delay, inconsistency and avoidable risk. VSiD SmartForms address this gap by rethinking how information is […]
Two decades of growth: How Slade Legal scaled with Osprey Approach
From high street roots to multi-branch success, Slade Legal’s journey with Osprey Approach shows the value of adaptable legal technology. For over 20 years, the Oxfordshire-based firm has used the platform to support operational efficiency, financial control and client service, illustrating how technology can underpin growth, compliance and agility. Growing with the firm Slade Legal’s […]
Hold on tightly, let go lightly: Inside the mind of InfoTrack’s CTO
The requisition problem hiding in plain sight After analysing thousands of AP1 requisitions, InfoTrack’s CTO Rich Hill, discovered something surprising: the requisitions slowing conveyancers down aren’t exotic edge cases. They’re the obvious, preventable ones – missing SDLT certificates, name discrepancies across 20 documents, wrong files uploaded. The kind of thing that happens when you’re doing […]
With overlapping regulations, here’s how you can avoid compliance friction
In December, the Conveyancing Task Force, a group of conveyancers formed to respond to the government’s home buying and selling reforms, published a series of principles and recommendations. Among its various suggestions, the group has identified overlapping regulations as a serious area of friction and cost. Reforms, they say, should reduce transaction time, lower fall-through […]