Firstly, I want to thank everyone who attended, contributed and took part in our fantastic series of meetings, which took place in London on the 15th May. We held this year’s AGM, Legal Members’ Meeting and All-Members’ Meeting and what…
The Q1 2025 Property Trends Report from Landmark is now available. This detailed examination of property transactions across England, Scotland, and Wales acts as a useful barometer of all the key market trends, such as listings, SSTC/SSTM, searches ordered, and…
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches this May, the legal sector has an opportunity to pause and reflect. Not only on the emotional toll of client work, court deadlines, and high workloads, but also on the pressures created by unclear…
We would just like to remind all CA members that starting this Thursday, 1st May, 'purpose codes' will need to be included in property transactions, as required by the Bank of England (BoE). This is part of a broader shift…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here. And it’s already reshaping the way law firms operate. Whether automating repetitive tasks, improving risk management, or boosting efficiency, AI presents a genuine opportunity for forward-thinking legal practices. But with new opportunities come new responsibilities…
April’s SDLT deadline pushed conveyancing firms up and down the country to process a month's worth of completions in just five days. And at Orbital, we witnessed firsthand just how much pressure conveyancers were under, reflected in the surge in…