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Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for November 2025

26 January 2026

November’s data suggests the housing market is starting to thaw, but it’s a hesitant, uneven defrost rather than a clean return to momentum.


Challenger law firm that took on insurance law is latest Leading the Deal guest

26 January 2026

A challenger law firm that has taken on the insurance sector “at its own game” is the focus of Episode 3 of Leading the Deal, the audio podcast on law firm M&A produced by Acquira Professional Services.


Latest BigHand research reveals financial fragility and profit risk among major law firms

23 January 2026

Despite strong reported revenue and planned rate increases, underlying financial metrics suggest mounting margin pressure and weakened cash flow predictability.


From 7,000 workspaces to one streamlined view: Enquiries UI gets smarter, clearer, and more intuitive

22 January 2026

Since relaunching Enquiries in June 2025, more than 7,000 workspaces have been created as firms embrace a smarter way to handle this critical stage of transactions.


tmGroup expands digital onboarding solution with launch of tmForms in Verify365

22 January 2026

tmGroup, the UK’s leading provider of property data and digital conveyancing technology, today announces the launch of tmForms, now available within its Verify365 AML and onboarding solution.


OneSearch partners with 4Stamp to eliminate SDLT risk and streamline transactions

22 January 2026

Property professionals can now enjoy greater confidence and peace of mind in every transaction, thanks to OneSearch’s new partnership with 4Stamp: the definitive SDLT solution.


Litera launches Litera One mobile app, bringing agentic AI to lawyers wherever work happens

21 January 2026

Litera, a global leader in legal AI technology solutions, launched the iOS mobile application of Litera One, the AI-enabled legal platform that unifies drafting, review, and knowledge management inside Microsoft 365.


The essential environmental ‘search pack’ for development deals

21 January 2026

As a property or real estate lawyer, we know your clients rely on you to foresee risks before they become liabilities. Getting your due-diligence right before acquiring a site is essential to understand the sites development viability.


Express Chambers – the new name for Express Solicitors’ advocacy team

20 January 2026

The established advocacy team at Express Solicitors has launched its own brand identity and will now be known as Express Chambers.


The secure legal practice checklist

19 January 2026

When data and trust are your currencies, protecting them requires a clear understanding of threat exposure, regulatory obligations and client expectations. This checklist sets out 10 critical cybersecurity steps law firms should be taking.

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