Environment Agency rule change flagged as a drainage risk for property lawyers
Environment Agency rule changes on drainage and discharges affect how conveyancers should interpret searches, frame enquiries and report risk to clients.
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TwentyEA data reveals how exchange times vary across the UK
Regional exchange time data helps conveyancers set realistic client expectations and shows where early search ordering saves weeks on a transaction.
Scottish Government launches review of the home buying process
Scotland reviews its home buying process, putting timescales and upfront information back on the agenda for firms working across the UK.
Project 28 marks first year of 28-day exchange drive
Project 28's first year put upfront information and re-sequencing centre stage. What it means for when conveyancers order and use search data.
OPDA: 2025 Was the Talking. Now Comes the Delivery
OPDA moves its standards, trust framework and accreditation work into delivery — and what mandatory digital transactions by 2029 mean for conveyancers.
Local Land Charges Programme guidance updated as migrations continue
As councils migrate to HM Land Registry's central land charges register, LLC1 turnaround and fees change. What conveyancers should check.
Government sets out once-in-a-generation home buying and selling overhaul
Home buying reform points to upfront property information. What it means for when conveyancers order searches, title and identity data in a sale.
CLC consults on 4% practice fee increase for 2026-27
The CLC is consulting on a proposed 4% practice fee rise for 2026-27. What licensed conveyancing firms should budget for, and how to respond.
Home buying reform roadmap: what conveyancers must prepare for next
Home buying reform puts upfront information and data standards at the centre of the transaction. What it means for when and how conveyancers order searches.
Summer 2026 update: where the commonhold roadmap now stands
Where the commonhold roadmap stands in 2026, and how title checks, management enquiries and client advice need to change before the first live file.