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Monitor The Negotiator 7 Sep 2026

BLOG: Is mansion tax a money earner or another symbol of spiteful ‘class war’?

The article argues that the Government’s planned High Value Council Tax Surcharge, branded by the author as a mansion tax, will create significant valuation and administrative challenges for high-value homes in England from April 2028. It highlights likely disputes over threshold-based valuations, the potential need for internal inspections, and the burden this could place on surveyors, valuers, lawyers and tribunals.

Valuation Regulation Legal Updates

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 7 Sep 2026

Home buying reforms: why better data and technology matter for conveyancers

The article discusses the government’s home buying and selling reform consultation response and argues that earlier, more reliable information will improve the quality of conveyancing work. It highlights digital property packs, digital identity verification and reusable property data as enablers of a more transparent and efficient transaction process.

Conveyancing Regulation Legal Updates

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Awareness The Negotiator 5 Sep 2026

Street.co.uk simplifies Renters’ Rights compliance with Form 4A automation

Street.co.uk has added the government’s official Form 4A into its rent review workflow, allowing letting agents to generate, sign and serve rent increase notices within the platform. The update is designed to reduce manual administration and support a more consistent compliance process for periodic tenancy rent increases under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Lettings Legal Updates Compliance

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 4 Sep 2026

Independent review sets out extent of opportunities missed by SRA to address PM Law failings

An independent review has found that the Solicitors Regulation Authority missed multiple opportunities to intervene earlier in relation to serious failings at PM Law Group. The report says the regulator held extensive intelligence but lacked the systems, processes and expertise to turn it into timely regulatory action, contributing to delayed intervention before the group’s collapse.

Conveyancing Regulation Legal Updates

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Awareness Today's Conveyancer 4 Sep 2026

LSB steps up enforcement against SRA ‘to protect consumers’

The Legal Services Board has escalated enforcement action against the Solicitors Regulation Authority, citing ongoing concerns about leadership, accountability and the regulator’s ability to respond quickly to risks affecting consumers and client money. The move follows further independent reviews linked to the collapses of PM Law Group and earlier failures at Axiom Ince and SSB Group, which together involved substantial losses of client funds.

Legal Updates Conveyancing Regulation

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 4 Sep 2026

SLC reaffirms strong opposition to ‘fundamentally flawed’ ILCA proposals

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has reiterated strong opposition to the Ministry of Justice’s proposed interest on lawyers’ client accounts (ILCA) scheme, arguing it is unfair, operationally burdensome and should not proceed before the consultation outcome is published. It says the proposal could add compliance costs and uncertainty for conveyancing firms while setting an unwelcome precedent for the use of client monies.

Conveyancing Legal Updates Compliance

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 3 Sep 2026

Concerns raised over Legal Ombudsman fee hike

The Law Society has criticised proposed increases to Legal Ombudsman case fees, arguing that the changes could unfairly shift the cost of complaints handling onto legal service providers. The consultation on the Office for Legal Complaints’ proposed Scheme Rules changes has closed, with concerns raised about proportionality, access to justice and the impact on smaller firms.

Legal Updates Regulation Conveyancing

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 3 Sep 2026

Law Society delivers robust response to client account interest recruitment ad

The Law Society has criticised the Ministry of Justice after a job advertisement suggested work is already underway on the proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts (ILCA) scheme. The proposal would divert a portion of interest earned on legal client accounts in England and Wales to fund justice services, despite strong opposition from the legal profession and the consultation outcome still being awaited.

Legal Updates Regulation Conveyancing

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Awareness Today's Conveyancer 3 Sep 2026

AI now ‘firmly mainstream’ and used by 94% of lawyers – with 10% depending on it to do their job

New research cited by LexisNexis suggests AI use is now widespread across the legal profession, with most lawyers using it regularly and a minority relying on it heavily. The report also highlights persistent concerns around accuracy, fabricated outputs, confidentiality and over-reliance, alongside growing expectations that AI tools should be grounded in authoritative legal sources.

Legal Updates Regulation Conveyancing

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Monitor Construction News 4 Sep 2026

Ardmore founder ‘disappointed’ by contracting exit

Ardmore’s remaining group companies have had CVAs approved after the construction arm entered administration earlier this year, following remediation claims and Building Liability Orders linked to legacy residential developments. The company says the restructuring offers creditors a better outcome than liquidation, but it also marks Ardmore’s exit from operating as a main contractor.

Building Safety Legal Updates Regulation

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Monitor Building Magazine 4 Sep 2026

Ardmore’s creditors vote to approve seven CVAs

Ardmore’s creditors have voted to approve seven company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), creating a route for the construction group to appeal a High Court ruling that it says led to its administration. The decision indicates an ongoing restructuring process with potential implications for the firm’s contractual and financial position.

Legal Updates Regulation Property Investment

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Monitor Today's Conveyancer 3 Sep 2026

AI in your firm: the tool is the last question, not the first

The article argues that conveyancing firms should approach AI adoption from existing professional and data protection duties, rather than starting with tool selection. It highlights the SRA’s warning notice and sets out five core obligations: accountability, security, lawful basis, processor governance and professional duty.

Legal Updates Regulation Conveyancing Compliance

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