Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transaction data for July 2025
The seasonally adjusted estimate of UK non-residential (commercial) transactions in July shows a 1% annual increasecompared to July 2024, and a 1% monthly decrease from June.
Recent AML fines: Why conveyancing firms need to prioritise smarter compliance
The conveyancing sector has come under heightened scrutiny from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), with significant Anti Money Laundering (AML) fines levied against conveyancers.
What inspired me to write Being a Trainee Solicitor?
Tom Proverbs-Garbett’s book, Being a Trainee Solicitor: How to Survive and Thrive will be published in September. Here he explains the genesis of the book and why it is needed.
Knight Richardson opt for an all-in-one tech solution with Hoowla Conveyancing Software
When you’re a firm dedicated solely to conveyancing, the tools you rely on need to do more than just manage cases, they need to actively enhance how you work, communicate, and present your firm to clients.
Embedding due diligence is the only way to close compliance gaps
According to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), solicitors are still “high risk” for money laundering.
The bottom line: Focusing on financials in your Professional Indemnity Insurance proposal
When it comes to completing your Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) proposal form, financial details are paramount.
What is the ECCTA 2023? Summarising the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) represents a seismic shift in the way companies are formed in the UK.
Internet Erasure Ltd milestone: Over 70,000 newspaper articles removed from Google to protect reputations
In today’s digital world, a Google search is often the first step someone takes before offering a job, approving a tenancy, providing finance, or even starting a personal relationship
