PEXA UK

Congratulations to all the winners at this year's prestigious Management Consultancies Association Awards! We're especially proud to see PwC acknowledged as highly commended for their work on PEXA’s strategy for entry into the UK market. Well done team PwC! #MCAAwards Federica Fumagalli Matthew Withers Janice Tsoi Max North

Yorkshire is a shining example and proof that new industries can put down roots outside the capital city. With over £8.3 billion in value and 94,000 employees, West Yorkshire is the UK's second centre for technology and banking after London – and new home of PEXA’s UK headquarters in the Bruntwood SciTech #WestVillage complex (pictured here). In the Yorkshire Times article, “Yorkshire: A Blueprint for Collaborative Success?” our UK CEO, Joe Pepper examines how Leeds is well-positioned to drive the collaboration needed to tackle the inefficiencies, high workloads for conveyancers and lenders, and fraud risks plaguing the property industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRcc5g46 #PropertyTech #FinTech #Innovation #Collaboration #Yorkshire #DigitalEconomy

The process of buying and selling property has long been a cornerstone of the economy, yet it remains complex and risk-prone.     In this article for Mortgage Finance Gazette, our Head of Market Development – UK, Angela Hesketh examines how digital advancements in the property industry could reduce risk of fraud and improve the transparency and efficiency of home buying and selling.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYrM34WJ    #econveyancing #proptech #pexa 

This week was the annual The Law Society Property Conference 2024 in Chancery Lane, London.   The conference concentrated on a number of key issues facing residential and commercial property lawyers in England and Wales, from sustainability, climate risks and net-zero carbon standards, to debating the changing landscape of conveyancing across digital solutions, legislative change and market trends.    Our Head of Market Development – UK, Angela Hesketh sat on the panel for big issue of the day #2, “Digital change, AI and opportunities.” Joined by Sarah Cookson of the Law Society and Chris Harris of Collaborative Conveyancing, the session delved into the ways that automation can improve efficiency and user experience for lawyers and their clients.    Thank you to the Law Society and all attendees – it's always a pleasure discussing innovation with property lawyers nationwide!  #ukproperty #uklaw 

PEXA has today announced that Metro Bank (UK) plans to work with us to explore how to make the re-mortgaging journey for their customers faster and easier. The goal is to deliver quicker post-offer processes, faster remortgage completion times and greater transparency for Metro Bank’s customers and brokers, all while building greater capacity for the bank. Read more on this announcement: https://lnkd.in/eZAKUeDt Glenn King Joe Pepper Verdi Taylor-Bishop #pexa #metrobank #econveyancing

Contributing to the latest issue of Modern Law Magazine, our Head of Market Development, UK Angela Hesketh, features in “The Client Connection”, a forum discussion on how client demands are shaping service delivery in the conveyancing sector.     In the piece, Angela shares her thoughts on maintaining feedback loops, balancing technology and human experience, and how AI could revolutionise the way we deliver top-notch customer service – but not in the way you might think! While human interaction remains essential, technology’s role is to reduce friction, automate repetitive tasks, and improve accuracy—allowing our customers to focus on their service and exceed their clients' expectations.     Read more on pages 36 – 41: https://lnkd.in/dHurTpss    #econveyancing #customerservice  

Exciting progress for West Yorkshire property transactions! We've helped launch a new working group, bringing together Leeds Building Society, Legal & General, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Mortgage Advice Bureau, Arch Law Limited, the Open Property Data Association, amongst others, with a shared vision: to make the property transaction process more efficient and seamless. This initiative will harness West Yorkshire’s strengths across the financial, legal, and property sectors to reduce costs, save time, improve customer experience, and lower the risk of fraud. The group’s collaboration will provide a regional proof point for a solution that could ultimately transform property transactions across the country. By focusing on data sharing, technology integration, and collective expertise, we’re working together to address long-standing inefficiencies in the homebuying process. Looking forward to the journey ahead! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHCjafby #FutureOfProperty #Collaboration #PropTech #WestYorkshire #Leeds #DataIntegration Richard Fearon Joe Pepper Maria Harris Angela Hesketh

And that's a wrap on an incredible two weeks of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival.    We were lucky to host five sessions, covering five unique topics:    ➡️Navigating Legal Challenges in a Tech Driven world with Optima Legal This session saw Joanne Chapman, Angela Hesketh, Andy Brown and Davina Jarvis delve into data sharing, APIs, and mitigating risks for law firms during times of exponential tech growth.    ➡️Offshore team successes with Thoughtworks  Andy Brown, Benjamin Martin-Hirsch, and Poornima Venkataramanan shared how to build a strong company culture when working remotely. We loved hearing the story about how a UK team trip to the India office resulted in stronger connections with their teammates and more video switched on during virtual meetings!    ➡️Embracing Neurodiversity in Digital Learning  Kirsten Brumfitt, Hannah Misso, Kath Wood and Will Haydock TAP.cert discussed implementing individualised learning plans and up-and-coming tech solutions to help address challenges for neurodivergent people at work.    ➡️Navigating the Tech Career Path  George Smith, Benjamin Martin-Hirsch, Frey Wilson, Ali Toosi and Azza Eltraify hosted an incredible session on overcoming #impostersyndrome for a highly-engaged University of Leeds student audience.    ➡️Empowering Women in Tech  Overcoming imposter syndrome was once again a hot topic in this session, with host Krystle Kocik and panellists Sarah Tulip, Sarah Pawson, Eglantine Etiemble and Sally Nicholson proving that imposter syndrome does not discriminate.     Special congratulations to GreenTech Gathering for winning the award for Facilitator of the year at the Leeds Digital Festival Awards, presented by Angela Hesketh. Thank you to the PEXA team behind the scenes, our wonderful panellists and hosts and of course, a big thank you to the team at Leeds Digital for the opportunity to host these sessions.    Bring on Leeds Digital Festival 2025!    #LeedsDigitalFestival #TechInnovation #Neurodiversity #WomenInTech    Verdi Taylor-Bishop Ben Franzini

❗ UPDATE: We've just allocated a few more seats for our previously sold-out session. There's also virtual registration available via the booking link. ❗ Session 5: “Empowering Women in Tech: Breaking Barriers and Building the Future” at the Leeds Digital Festival is an essential session for ambitious women in tech, and the men and women who lead them. Join us for a dynamic panel featuring some of the most influential women in tech, Sarah Tulip, Sarah Pawson, Krystle Kocik, Eglantine Etiemble and Sally Nicholson. From career journeys to mentorship, our panellists will share strategies for personal success, and driving more diversity and inclusion in tech. Get practical tips and insights on how women can thrive in the industry.  📆 When: 26th Sept, 2:30-3:30 PM  📍 Where: Bruntwood Auditorium, 114 Wellington Street, Leeds   🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqpTUh4j See the full list of PEXA’s Leeds Digital Festival Events here: https://lnkd.in/gsmUXD2q #LeedsDigitalFestival #womenintech #dei

Session 3: “Embracing Digital Learning and Neurodivergent Inclusion in the Workplace” at the Leeds Digital Festival is all about creating a more inclusive working environment – that not only benefits neurodivergent staff, but your whole workforce. Join Kirsten Brumfitt, Hannah Misso, Kath Wood and Will Haydock TAP.cert to discuss digital learning strategies and best practices for supporting neurodivergent individuals in today’s evolving work environment. 📆 When: 25th Sept, 2-3 PM  📍 Where: West Village, 114 Wellington Street, Leeds 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7_2Dt9P See the full list of PEXA’s Leeds Digital Festival Events here: https://lnkd.in/gsmUXD2q #LeedsDigitalFestival #neurodiversity #dei Medigold Health