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2025: A transformative year for the UK property market
The UK property market is poised for significant changes in 2025, with new legislation and reforms set to reshape the landscape for landlords, tenants, homeowners, estate agents, and conveyancers alike.
Four ways that law firms can improve cashflow and realise their competitive advantage
Simon McCrum, of McCrum Management Consultancy, joined Amy on the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, to discuss how legal leaders can deliver excellent client service that they can charge more for.
IHT planning masterclass: Trusts vs family investment companies
Are you keen to expand your knowledge beyond legal issues? We offer solicitors free access to our monthly webinars, where industry experts explore a range of topics related to financial services.
Hughes Parry Solicitors have transitioned their legal accounts to Hoowla Case Management Software
When the firm decided to adopt Hoowla’s case management software, they took a thoughtful and strategic approach to its implementation.
Responsible use of AI: experts urge law firms to prioritise AI governance with vetted tools
Legal industry experts are advising law firms to approach AI responsibly with good data hygiene, vetting AI tools ahead of adoption and preparing for potential regulations, at the top of their AI checklist.
Forms, missed opportunities and faster options
You’ve done your research, filled in an enquiry form on a business website and explained what you need, and then…. well, nothing. No follow-up call. No email response. Zero. Zilch.
Why don’t lower volumes mean faster property transactions?
In 2024, we witnessed steady but consistently lower transaction volumes. That begs the question: Why don’t lower volumes mean faster transactions? Our latest Property Transactions Report seeks to find out.
Cole Scott & Kissane streamlines financial reporting to drive efficiencies with BigHand Business Intelligence
In the legal industry, where time and precision are paramount, streamlined financial reporting can revolutionize operations.
The importance of future proofing your firm – and how a digital first mindset can achieve long-term success
The penultimate episode of series three of the Build Better Habits webinar series explored the mindset of thinking digital-first and shared best practices for future-proofing your law firm.
Legal industry struggling to deliver seamless payment experiences, new research reveals
Recent research has shown that businesses in the legal industry are struggling to provide seamless payment experiences, with the sector encountering substantial gaps that threaten customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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