
Lloyds, Connells Group and LMS launch fully digital homebuyer service
The service aims to speed up the process, reduce chain collapses and cut down on stress for buyers and sellers.

The service aims to speed up the process, reduce chain collapses and cut down on stress for buyers and sellers.

Richard Twigg said: "It’s a great time for Connells Group to join the platform as we look to achieve the best possible reach for our listings."

The group arranged £33.3bn in lending for UK mortgage providers and supported 86,000 property exchanges.

The Group, which includes Skipton Building Society and Connells, said 50% of new mortgage lending went to first-time buyers.

First-time buyers (FTBs) made up 34.3% of all homes sold in Great Britain in January, the highest share seen for any January since records began in 2006.

This completion set a new record for their partnership, beating their previous best of 11 days between receipt of the draft contract pack and completion.Â

According to Connells's latest Shared Ownership Factsheets for Q3 2025, the national average monthly payment for a 25% Shared Ownership share is £691.

Reporter Lucy Vallance went undercover for six weeks as a sales negotiator at Connells in Abingdon.

Connells Group has appointed Andrew Bottomley and Ash Piranie as non-executive directors to enhance board expertise in finance, risk, and transformation.

Designed to meet the 56-day completion timeframe, this service aims to change the Modern Method of Auction conveyancing experience by combining speed, transparency and customer service.

Total mortgages across all group channels exceeded £31bn, helping thousands of first-time buyers get on the property ladder.Â
This cross-industry collaboration aims to showcase how working horizontally across key stages of the home-buying and selling journey can positively impact multiple stakeholders.
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