Requisitions are an unavoidable part of the post-completion process. But while they may be routine, their impact is anything but. For many firms, requisitions drain time, disrupt cash flow and place unnecessary strain on client

As the UK legal sector navigates an increasingly scrutinised regulatory landscape, 2026 marks a decisive escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)’s anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement agenda. With record fines, wider proactive inspections, and the

The commercial property sector is heading into another significant period of regulatory change. As set out in SearchFlow’s newly released white paper, Navigating the 2026 Regulatory Landscape in Commercial Property Law, the next reform cycle

The property market is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of regulatory changes is key for professionals who want to deliver the best service to their clients. One of the most significant updates on the horizon

Property law firms are on the cusp of an AI-driven digital technology transformation in 2024. Only in the last few weeks, a law firm based in London that created an ‘AI paralegal’ capable of passing

Managing a large portfolio of properties can be time-consuming, costly, stressful, unruly and at times indifferent to deadlines. Trying to juggle all the return dates and deadlines while solving unexpected issues and managing overheads can

Managing a large portfolio of properties can be time-consuming, costly, stressful, unruly and at times indifferent to deadlines. Trying to juggle all the return dates and deadlines while solving unexpected issues and managing overheads can

Anyone who hoped that the financial uncertainty experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic within the UK’s commercial property law sector would have abated by now will be sorely disappointed that this has not materialised…yet. According to

Rewind to mid-autumn 2022, the Paris Agreement’s Rulebook was signed and completed at COP 26 in Glasgow and the world saw a monumental shift forwards in the commitment to reducing our emissions. As such, it

Digitisation of the property market and the role that conveyancers will play is a hot topic at the moment. Perhaps the most controversial and pressing question when it comes to the ever-growing presence of technology

One of the key themes at the moment is the use of material and upfront information and the opportunity for conveyancing. The sector is having this conversation because of the stubbornly high average conveyancing transaction

Recently, a strong area of focus has been on wellness, including mental wellbeing. The reality is that conveyancers still have increasing pressures upon them, one of which is the ever-expanding nature of the role. In

The top concern There is undoubtedly a sense of uncertainty in the market. Recent data from our parent company, Landmark Information Group, revealed that for house sellers the average time from instruction to completion now

SearchFlow has partnered with Legal Indemnity supplier, DUAL Asset, to provide a comprehensive and streamlined approach to risk mitigation for conveyancers. SearchFlow’s customers will now benefit from being able to provide their clients with a

Avoiding the glib response – ‘automate your business’ – there’s very practical guidance that can help legal firms to improve the speed of their workflows, and the pace of the property chain. Small steps, which

The term ‘proptech’ can mean many things. Modernisation and new technology run the risk of accidentally implying complexity and difficult transitions to something new, unfamiliar or perhaps even unproven. That’s unfortunate, as there are already

Next-gen proptech (such as conveyancing technology) can solve many problems, but it’s crucial to find the right balance between automated systems and human customer service. The right mix enables conveyancers to differentiate an approach to

We are delighted to announce that SearchFlow was presented with the ‘Search Provider of the Year‘ award at the 2023 Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. Taking place at The Rum Warehouse in Liverpool, the Modern Law

One of the current national challenges for Law Firms is recruitment and retention of staff – how do you attract the best talent and then make sure they want to stay at your firm? Over

In Landmark’s Q1 2023 Commercial Property Trends Report, the data indicated that large planning application volumes were consistently above our benchmark Q1 2019 levels. With legislation such as the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, we may

Please join us on 13th June to gain the latest insights on global property market trends, legal innovation, and transformation in the real estate sector from key industry speakers. The event will focus on cyber-risk,

It’s often said, moving is one of the most stressful things we’ll ever do. It’s complex, it’s complicated, and conveyancers are some of the most capable professionals we’ll ever meet. There couldn’t be a better

Upfront data simply refers to the idea that having as much relevant information up front helps a buyer make a better-informed decision on a property. Whilst some of this information is already included in a

There are a high number of risks associated with onboarding, so knowing who you are onboarding is key. AML searches can help you understand and get to know your new customers, and reduce the risks

In the latest index, The House Buyer Bureau revealed that there has been a sharp increase in both the number of property transactions falling through in Q3 2022 as well as associated costs. Their data

Housing associations, with their large, diverse, and complex portfolios, find themselves facing aggressive government targets on energy performance and development, while struggling with often decentralised, inconsistent and unstructured data on their asset portfolios. As a

SearchFlow, a Landmark Information Group business, has announced the launch of two AI-driven solutions to streamline legal teams’ admin and improve efficiencies. The two new offerings from SearchFlow: Title Data Service, and Interpreted Search will