Public remain suspicious of AI in law, as SRA approves first AI law firm
A survey measuring public opinion of AI in the legal system reveals that around half of those questioned would trust the technology with paper-based matters, but almost all want human representation in court. The survey comes as the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced it has authorised the first law firm providing legal services through AI. Legal […]
Minerva partners with Osprey Approach to deliver best in class client onboarding for law firms
Minerva, an award-winning client onboarding platform for law firms, is proud to announce its partnership with Osprey Approach, a leading independent case management provider for law firms. This integration offers an intelligent, secure, and efficient way to onboard clients, combining cutting-edge technology with decades of industry expertise. With strong roots in the property industry, Minerva […]
The Importance of AML Checks for Legal and Accountancy Firms
With financial transactions taking place digitally and instantly across the globe, there has been an increasing need for robust anti money laundering (AML) measures to help combat financial crime and identity fraud, with a growing legal obligation on the Accountancy, Legal, Property, Banking and Financial sectors to carry out a high level of due diligence […]
National Property Transaction Network pilot reduced completion time by 35%
A pilot scheme for the National Property Transaction Network (NPTN), an open and secure digital platform developed by legal tech company LMS, achieved a 35% reduction in completion times and a 43% drop in cancellations. The network connects conveyancers, suppliers, agents and lenders throughout the property transaction process. The pilot tested how cross-industry collaboration and […]
What modern clients want from their conveyancer (and what they don’t)
The next generation of property buyers and sellers have very different expectations, and they’re not afraid to shop around. Are you meeting them? Clients are changing – fast Millennials and Gen Z are now a significant part of the home-buying market. These generations grew up with online banking, mobile apps, and 24/7 access to services. […]
Geovation announces 20th cohort for its property tech accelerator programme
The Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry backed startup initiative Geovation has announced the 20th cohort for its accelerator programme, which is designed to support entrepreneurs bringing property technology solutions to market. Since it was established 15 years ago, Geovation has supported over 150 startups with a collective value of £300 million, 75% of which […]
Access legal proclaim releases land registry version 2 to help conveyancers reduce delays and take ‘more control’ over transactions
To support conveyancers to improve property transaction efficiency, reduce delays and enhance visibility of key transaction data, Access Legal, leading provider of software and services to the UK legal market, has released Version 2 of its enhanced Land Registry Business Gateway integration within its renowned Proclaim case management software. As part of the updated integration, […]
PEXA receive FCA approval for TPMA launch
Digital property exchange platform PEXA have announced they have been formally approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to become an Authorised Payment Institution (API); which in time will enable it to act as a Third Party Managed Account (TPMA) provider to conveyancers for Sale & Purchase transactions. Since launching in the UK PEXA have […]
New tech partnership gives conveyancers full coverage of UK planning data
A new partnership between environmental search platform Martello and AI tech specialists Serac Group will give users access to planning data from all local authorities in the UK, including those typically difficult to access. The partnership will incorporate Serac’s IBex market data, which includes full coverage of UK planning data and ‘an extensive historical dataset’, […]
OPDA welcomes four new member organisations
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has welcomed four new members to its ranks: Novus Strategy & Consulting, Armalytix, Survey Shack and Openproperty. The organisation, which recently launched a quality mark for property professionals, says the new members are ‘all united in the common goal of transforming the homebuying process through the sharing of digital […]
Government trials AI tool to digitise planning records ‘in 40 seconds’
The government has begun testing an AI tool it says could convert planning documents into digital records in just 40 seconds, in what it says is ‘a vital step’ to helping councils meet the 1.5 million new homes target. Extract is a generative AI tool that will turn documents such as old maps and handwritten […]
VSiD Announces the Launch of its Unique Reverifiable eSignature and ID Validation Certificate
In answer to the growing demand on professional services firms to demonstrate to relying parties that they have carried out adequate due diligence on remote eSignature and identify verification, VSiD has introduced an easy to use and unique new feature. David Kern, CEO of VSiD explains, “We have a number of conveyancing and legal claims […]
Beyond AML: The real compliance risks hiding in your workflow
Firms often focus on AML as the headline risk, but compliance gaps go deeper. Here’s what’s really exposing your firm (and how to fix it). AML is just the surface AML checks often dominate compliance conversations and are making plenty of headlines, and for good reason. The regulatory scrutiny around money laundering is real, and […]
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 […]
OPDA launches accreditation programme in drive for data consistency
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has launched an accreditation programme for members, in what it calls ‘a key milestone’ in its drive to achieve greater data transparency, consistency and accessibility across the UK’s property industry. Accreditation will demonstrate OPDA members’ commitment to improving how property data is shared and used, the independent trade body […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Transforming Conveyancing; a faster, smarter approach
For years, the UK property market has faced one persistent challenge: the slow and often frustrating conveyancing process. Lengthy delays, unclear communication, and high fall-through rates have made buying and selling property more stressful than it needs to be. The average UK property transaction takes around 16–20 weeks to complete, with many taking even longer […]
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 […]
