New Horizon: Broker Conveyancing Unveils Cutting-Edge Referral Portal for Brokers

Broker Conveyancing, the mortgage-intermediary conveyancing referral arm of the Movera group, has officially launched its rebuilt portal named 'The Hub'. This new platform, which went live on July 23, 2026, replaces the company's previous broker-facing system. The rollout was managed gradually to ensure uninterrupted service for existing members during the transition phase.

According to Mark Tosetti, chief executive of Broker Conveyancing, The Hub empowers mortgage brokers to swiftly request conveyancing quotes from a panel of solicitor firms, with the process taking under 15 seconds. A significant enhancement in the quote output is a comprehensive fee breakdown, detailing all included services and optional add-ons. This feature directly addresses previous complaints from brokers regarding fee transparency. Additionally, an all-inclusive remortgage bundle has been introduced, starting from £175, though specific comparative pricing or detailed coverage beyond the headline figure were not provided. Existing users will maintain their current login credentials and access to their historical quotes and instructions throughout the migration period, with the original portal remaining active in parallel.

Mark Tosetti emphasized that this launch represents a fundamental platform rather than merely a product release. He stated, "This isn’t just a one-off upgrade to our referral portal. It crucially provides a new and improved foundation on which we can build and provide continuous improvement for our users, based on feedback we’ve collected from our members over the past year." Tosetti also indicated that a roadmap of further enhancements is slated for implementation over the next 12 to 24 months, without detailing specific upcoming features.

The conveyancing referral and technology sector in the UK mortgage market operates at a complex intersection. The current rate cycle has led to increased remortgage volumes, boosting demand for streamlined conveyancing workflows. Concurrently, brokers are facing heightened scrutiny over commissions following the implementation of Consumer Duty, which mandates firms to demonstrate value at every stage of a referral. Consequently, fee transparency tools, such as those offered by The Hub, are not only commercially beneficial but also crucial for compliance, as brokers must prove that referral arrangements genuinely serve the client’s best interests.

Broker Conveyancing operates within a competitive landscape against various conveyancing panel management and referral platforms, many of which are seamlessly integrated into mortgage origination software used by brokers. The challenge for a standalone portal lies in the risk of substitution by software that offers conveyancing referral as a native feature rather than requiring a separate login. Tosetti’s assertion that the company is "a partner, not just a portal" suggests an awareness of this competitive threat, though the current release does not elaborate on integrations with CRM or mortgage-origination platforms, which would serve as stronger indicators of client retention and system stickiness. This launch is also part of a broader strategic repositioning under the Movera group, which has consolidated entities such as ONP Solicitors, Cavendish Legal Group, LMS, and CAL. The group boasts an impressive annual processing volume of over 300,000 conveyancing transactions and 125,000 remortgage transactions. The unified CAL brand identity, coupled with the new portal, signifies an intent to consolidate brand equity and streamline operations across the intermediary market.

Regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of conveyancing referral arrangements in England and Wales. These are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) referral fee disclosure rules, in addition to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty requirements for authorized brokers. The fee-breakdown feature in The Hub is a direct operational response to these regulatory mandates, simplifying the fulfillment of disclosure obligations at the point of recommendation. However, it is important to note that brokers utilizing this service must still conduct their own due diligence to ensure that the panel solicitors meet their specific standards, a point that the company’s announcement does not explicitly address.