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🎉 We are thrilled to #ShoutOut our exceptional finalists for the #BCAwards2025! These outstanding firms have exceeded our expectations and truly deserve recognition. 🤩 Category: Legal Supplier of the Year Finalists: Armalytix | @InfoTrack_UK | Legalito | @Redbrick_S | @TMGroupTech

We are delighted to #ShoutOut our outstanding finalists for the #BCAwards2025 🎉 These remarkable firms have truly stood out and we are proud to shine a light on their achievements. Category: Innovation in Service Finalists: Auxilio | @eConveyancer | Legalito | @lfsMinerva | @Thirdfort Sponsored b𝘆: @StewartTitleCo

💡 January price high follows seasonal dip in sales House prices hit a record high in January 2025, up 0.7% after dipping 0.2% in December 2024; driving average property prices to £299,138 according to the latest house price index from major lender Halifax. The average property price in January 2024 was £290,357; but January 2025 that has risen to £299,138; a 3% change year on. Northern Ireland and the North East saw the biggest change at 5.9% and 5.2% respectively; while Scotland (2.4%), Eastern England (2.7%) and Greater London (2.8%) saw the smallest year on year change. Full story: #Conveyancing #HousePriceIndex #Sales #PropertyMarket

💡 Government to consult on reintroducing EPC C minimum standards for lettings The government have announced a consultation on mandatory EPC minimum standards for private rental property by 2030; 18 months after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak scrapped similar plans. As it stands EPC E are minimum standards for private rented property, and with 48% of private rented homes in England already EPC C or above ministers say they want to raise standards as part of the Labour government's Plan for Change. Full story: #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #EPC #Lettings

💡 Shared data to sit at the heart of home buying and selling reforms In a widely publicised announcement on Sunday 9th February, the Labour government announced it would be 'modernising' the home buying and selling process to make it fit for the 21st Century and significantly reduce transaction delays; including digitising property information and single, shareable ID verification throughout the transaction. Full story: #Conveyancing #SharedData #HomeBuying #Selling #Reforms

It gives us great pleasure to give a #ShoutOut to our finalists for the #BCAwards2025 🎉 Join us in celebrating these inspiring individuals, and their incredible contributions to the industry 💜 Category: Innovation in Practice Finalists: @HowellJonesLLP | @LyonsBowe | @PCSLegal | @Simplify_X | @TaylorEmmet

🎉 We are thrilled to #ShoutOut our exceptional finalists for the #BCAwards2025! These outstanding firms have exceeded our expectations and truly deserve recognition. 🤩 Category: Customer Service Champions Finalists: @DezRezLegal | GA Solicitors | Montpellier Legal | Oliver & Co Solicitors | @WilfordSmithHQ

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💡 Adversity brings out the lawyer in us, says firm MD When issues arise that are outside of the control of the profession, firms must assess risk and 'do the lawyering' using the appropriate tools says the new Managing Director of Newport-based Convey Law. Full story: #Conveyancing #LawFirm #Adversity #Lawyers

💡 13% increase in support calls to mental health helpline Mental health and wellbeing charity LawCare says it experienced a 13% increase in support requests last year compared to 2023, with 2024's number its highest on record. Stress and anxiety (39%) were the most common reasons people contacted the charity, followed by career concerns (15%) and workplace bullying and harassment (10%). Full story: #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #MentalHealth #LawCare

We are delighted to #ShoutOut our outstanding finalists for the #BCAwards2025 🎉 These remarkable firms have truly stood out and we are proud to shine a light on their achievements. Category: Conveyancing Firm of the Year - South Finalists: @HowellJonesLLP | @SESolicitors | @TWSolicitors | @PartnershipPL | Thomas Legal Sponsored by: @SearchFlow

🎉 We are thrilled to #ShoutOut our finalists for the #BCAwards2025! These outstanding firms have exceeded our expectations and truly deserve recognition. 🤩 Category: Conveyancing Firm of the Year - Midlands & Wales Finalists: @DavisonsLawyers | @lucasandwyllys | @SortLegal | @TalbotsLaw | @GoddardDunbar Sponsored by: @Ochresoft

🏛️ Stunning venue. 🎤 @VernonKay as host. 🤝 Celebrate, connect & network. 🍰 An after-party with 7-piece live party band AND dessert station (because why not? 😉), sponsored by @Groundsure and @TM_Property The biggest night in conveyancing is calling—will you be there? 🎟️✨ #BCAwards2025 #VernonKay #LegalAwards

💡 SRA clamps down on AML failings with fines totalling £66,000 The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has flexed its regulatory muscles with a series of fines levied on firms and individuals for failure to comply with money laundering regulations. Fines totalling over £66,000 have been levied since the beginning of February alone. These cases serve as a stark reminder to legal practitioners of the importance of upholding professional and ethical standards say the regulatory body. Full story: #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #SRA #AML

💡 Reclassification of green belt to grey belt could release 27,000 homes Nearly 3,500 historic planning applications could be reviewed and approved following the reclassification of green belt land to grey belt; releasing land that could yield 27,000 new homes. Data from development site sourcing firm Searchland has revealed previously rejected planning applications could be approved because the proposed land would now be classified as grey belt under new guidelines. Full story: #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #GreenBelt #Homes

💡 "We'll see..."; mortgage searches spike in January A sizeable rise in mortgage searches in January has reaffirmed the positive start to 2025 with purchase mortgage searches through advisor portal Twenty7tec up 85% in January 2025 against December 2024. Searches for first time buyers were up 91%. Full story: #Conveyancing #PropertyMarket #Mortgage #Searches

It gives us great pleasure to give a #ShoutOut to our finalists for the #BCAwards2025 🎉 Join us in celebrating these inspiring individuals, and their incredible contributions to the industry 💜 Category: Conveyancing Firm of the Year - North Finalists: @BLJSolicitors | @MilneMoserHomes | Oliver & Co Solicitors | @ONP_Legal | @PaulCrowleyCo Sponsored by: @OneSearchDirect

The recognition of The British Conveyancing Awards reflects hard work and dedication to excellence in the conveyancing sector. We're thrilled to be celebrating the best in the industry, and we hope you’ll join us in London on 13th March to mark this outstanding achievement. 🏆 Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this memorable evening. Get in touch with the Today’s Conveyancer team now to book your table! 🥂 #BCAwards2025 #ConveyancingExcellence #CelebratingSuccess #LegalIndustry @Groundsure

🎉 We are thrilled to #ShoutOut our finalists for the #BCAwards2025! These outstanding firms have exceeded our expectations and truly deserve recognition. 🤩 Category: Conveyancing Firm of the Year - National Finalists: Montpellier Legal | @ONP_Legal | @ReadRoper | @Simply_Convey | @SweeneyMiller