App developed by surveyor ‘will reduce fall throughs and aid conveyancing process’
An app that ‘lets sellers and buyers assess property through the eyes of a surveyor’ has the potential to speed up the home buying process and reduce fall-throughs, its founder believes. Qualified surveyor Brett Ray developed Survey Shack last year to give ‘surveyor-inspired insights’ to sellers and buyers. The app-based inspections generate detailed reports with […]
A step by step guide to meeting the latest AML client due diligence guidance
In its Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025, the Legal Sector Affinity Group outlines a number of updated steps and processes that should be taken by law firms to comply with regulations and help prevent money laundering. Below, we have set out the Client Due Diligence compliance requirements outlined by the Law Society […]
Council AI tool that will ‘fix broken planning system’ is officially launched by PM
An AI tool that will ‘slash planning delays’ has been officially unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at London Tech Week, after a trial of the software was announced in April. Extract, which is expected to be made available to all councils by Spring 2026, will process up to 100 planning records a day, freeing […]
What are the regulators saying about AI use in law firms?
Artificial intelligence is here, and law firms are already experimenting with it. Whether you’re exploring tools to speed up drafting, streamlining conveyancing processes, or supporting legal research, AI is rapidly becoming part of daily legal practice. But what do regulators think? Should firms be cautious? Are there set rules to follow? While the answers are […]
PEXA completes UK’s first fully digital purchase transaction
Digital property exchange platform PEXA has completed the UK’s first fully digital purchase transaction, with Hinckley & Rugby Building Society and Muve facilitating the milestone. Hinckley & Rugby became the first UK lender to complete a mortgage using PEXA, with Muve acting as conveyancer for both the purchaser and lender. The transaction took place as […]
Law firms to improve ethics and professional development with new courses from Access Legal
To help legal professionals to stay on top of their ethics training and maintain a high standard of service for clients, a series of course updates have been launched by Access Legal, a leading provider of software and services to the UK legal market. The courses from Access Legal Learning, which went live in May, include updated […]
The hidden cost of manual onboarding: Time, trust and turnover
Manual processes are eating into your margins and damaging your brand, and the fix is easier than you think. More than a workflow problem Manual onboarding isn’t just slow, it’s expensive. Every extra email, follow-up call, or missed document adds up. And while the financial cost of inefficiency can be measured, the reputational cost often […]
Australian conveyancers raise concerns after property market outages
Conveyancers in Australia have called for authorities to investigate what they describe as the ‘de-facto monopoly’ of the electronic lodgement network operator (ELNO) following a recent outage on the Jellyfish app. In a scenario reminiscent of the latest banking outages to impact conveyancers and home movers in the UK, the Jellyfish app, which is used […]
UK surveyor shortage: How technology can save the property market
The surveying industry currently faces a profound demographic challenge that threatens the smooth operation of the property market. Despite the introduction of the AssocRICS qualification, which has brought new blood into the industry, the workforce is ageing inexorably as the sector struggles to attract enough new talent to replace those approaching retirement. We are witnessing […]
Coming Soon: SOS Innovate – A new era in legal practice management software
In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate — a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms. Designed to streamline operations, enhance user experience, and support scalable growth, SOS Innovate marks a bold step forward for one of the UK’s most trusted legal tech […]
Osprey approach announces another key partnership through latest integration with katchr
Leading independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce a new partnership with Katchr, bringing seamless integration of Katchr’s powerful business intelligence platform into Osprey. The integration provides enhanced market-leading solutions across performance, compliance and finance functions. Graham Moore, managing director at Katchr, explains: “Despite the wealth of data available to them, many […]
Understanding the risks of using AI – and how an AI policy can help protect law firms
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers incredible potential for the legal sector. So much so, it’s already becoming part of daily practice. But as adoption grows, so too do the risks. Without clear oversight, AI can expose law firms to serious legal, ethical and regulatory issues. As such, an AI policy isn’t just a box-ticking exercise – […]
Fighting fraud in the digital age: What conveyancers need to know in 2025
Fraud is more sophisticated, but so are the tools to stop it. Here’s what every conveyancer should know about risk in 2025. A new wave of fraud The property market has always attracted fraudsters, but in recent years their methods have become smarter and harder to spot. Impersonation fraud, payment redirection scams, and manipulated ID […]
Rightmove and Nationwide launch property lending check in ‘mission to digitise property market’
Rightmove and Nationwide have launched a ‘global first’ real-time digital feature to help potential home-buyers find out if a property is likely to be eligible for mortgage lending and speed up the buying process. The property lending check offers potential buyers real-time information about the likelihood of getting a mortgage on the home they want […]
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 […]