National Conveyancing Week returns between the 11th and 15th March to 'to draw attention to the changing role of conveyancers'.

Ben Grech of Reposit announces deals with three agencies, including Symonds & Sampson, as the firm enjoys a big increase in sales.

The latest move by Metro Bank will delight first-time buyers and homeowners looking to move as well as those looking to refinance.

SmartSearch boss Guy Harrison says estate agents, financial services firms and accountants rely too much on client relations over sanctions screening.

Deverellsmith has been planning the move since the acquisition of Broomham Recruitment two years ago.

Lettings guru Sally Lawson says client accounting is the perfect task to hand over to an external expert – and the benefits that doing so can reap.

PayProp and Reapit will continue as separate brands at first and then be integrated over time, The Neg is told.

The claim has been made by the BBC after Nationwide revealed that it alone had seen 600 clients affected by the conveyancing delays at the firm.