Our News Coverage | April 2025
After the lead-up to the end of March and the shift in stamp duty thresholds, the entire sector could be forgiven for taking a deep breath and resetting itself for the rest of the year to come. Questions remain about…
Our News Coverage | March 2025
To say that March was a busy month for conveyancing firms would be something of an understatement. As it finishes, and the stamp duty returns to previous thresholds, firms will no doubt be taking stock of what they have been…
Tackling those CA myths
Firstly, I want to say an incredible well done to everyone for getting through the pressures of the SDLT deadline. It’s been one hell of a last week, and I know you must all be feeling battered and exhausted by…
Trade and representative bodies, including The Conveyancing Association, launch sixth iteration of the BASPI
Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors, including The Conveyancing Association, have today (31st March 2025) launched the sixth iteration of the BASPI – the Buyer’s and Seller’s Property Information dataset. The BASPI,…
Strengthening compliance in law firms with consultant conveyancers
Traditionally, lawyers have worked within rigid structures, often tied to large firms with fixed salaries, high overheads, and hierarchical career paths. However, an increasing number of legal professionals are now opting for a more flexible approach - joining consultancy-led firms…
Prepared at a moment’s notice: A step-by-step guide for UK law firms facing SRA audits
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is intensifying its efforts to ensure law firms meet strict AML requirements - often conducting audits with little or no warning. Failing to plan for a moment’s notice audit can result in a scramble to…