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 […]
Digital property packs a good idea say consumers – Survey
Digital property packs are a good idea say four in five consumers but the gap between their understanding of property transactions, and the reality, is driving delays, a lack of transparency, and inefficiencies in the property market. A recent survey of home movers identified 82% of consumers believe Digital Property Packs are a good idea, […]
Is AI good enough for conveyancing?
As the SDLT deadline rapidly approaches and transaction volumes surge, conveyancing firms are caught in the eye of a perfect storm: firms must somehow maintain service quality while accelerating completions – all in an environment where mistakes carry ever-increasing costs. This pressure coincides with a technological inflection point. 2024 marked a watershed year for artificial […]
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 […]
Search provider first to include integrated property logbooks
Hampshire search provider HW Conveyancing Searches has teamed up with property logbook provider Chimni to launch what they are describing as an industry first integrated search and logbook offering. The service enables conveyancers to order logbooks for home buying clients as part of the search ordering process. Results are then pre-loaded into the logbook to […]
