Is Your Conveyancing Software Holding You Back? 5 Signs to Watch For

Conveyancing is all about timing. When your software isn’t up to scratch, delays, missed updates, and admin bottlenecks can pile up and your clients feel it. 

If you’re wondering whether it’s time to upgrade, here are five clear signs your current setup might be slowing you down.

1. Completion times feel longer than they should
You’re doing all the right things, but the process still drags. If your system isn’t helping to manage expectations, reduce duplicate work, or offer communication channels, it’s holding you back. As a benchmark, the UK average completion time sits at 151 days for Sale and 125 for Purchases.

You can read more about the UK average completion times by visiting our Industry Data release.

2. You’re constantly switching between tools
One system for quoting, another for ID checks, and a third for document sharing? The more platforms you juggle, the more time you lose, and the more chance there is for error.

3. Your team still relies heavily on manual processes
If tasks like chasing signatures, generating letters, or logging calls still rely on manual input, you’re wasting time. Modern conveyancing software should automate those tasks so your team can focus on legal work, not admin.

4. Clients and agents are calling just to ‘check in’
When people feel left in the dark, they chase. If you’re getting constant phone calls for updates, your system might be failing to keep everyone in the loop automatically.

5. You’re stuck with generic workflows and clunky updates
No two firms work the same way. If you can’t easily adjust your workflows or access new features without tech support, you’re working around your system instead of with it.

Outdated conveyancing software slows things down, drains your team’s time, and creates a frustrating experience for clients and referrers. Hoowla was designed to change that.

We help conveyancers build smoother, smarter transactions by giving them tools that match the pace and complexity of modern property law. No workarounds, no waiting on devs, just software that works the way your firm does.