Expanding Team to Meet Rising Demand in Property Transactions
X-Press Legal Services South and West Yorkshire is growing its team to meet the increasing demand for property transactions and support from conveyancers across the region. Based in Halifax, the firm is managed by sisters Helen Jugroop and Claire Ide. Recently, they have expanded their property data and search team with the addition of two new family members: Helen’s husband, Aaron Jugroop, and Claire’s daughter, Olivia Ide. As a business that has always operated as a close-knit family affair, the team is excited about the new additions. Their arrival brings the total number of full-time employees to eight, enhancing the firm’s ability to support its client base of over 35 law firms in South and West Yorkshire.
Comprehensive Services for Conveyancing
X-Press Legal Services offers law firms a range of regulated property searches and reports, along with quotation management tools, compliance and insurance products, and other essential services that streamline the conveyancing process. The firm’s services are designed to make the entire process more efficient and reliable for legal professionals.
A Booming Property Market
The expansion comes at a time when the property market in Yorkshire & The Humber remains strong. According to Rightmove’s June 2025 House Price Index, the region is among the fastest-growing in the UK. More affordable areas like Yorkshire have seen the sharpest price increases. Buyer demand has risen by 3% compared to this time last year, while the number of homes coming to market has increased by 11%. May recorded the highest number of sales agreed since March 2022, indicating a highly active and price-sensitive market that requires fast and accurate legal support.
Growth and Commitment to Values
Reflecting on the firm’s growth, joint owner Claire Ide said: “With buyer activity on the rise and conveyancers under pressure to complete transactions quickly and accurately, we’re proud to expand our team and continue supporting legal professionals across Yorkshire. We’re growing steadily and we’re doing it with the same family values and personal service we’ve always stood for. Our team are incredibly passionate about the quality of work we deliver and ambitious to continue our growth trajectory over the coming years.”
Supporting Local Property Transactions
To support the rising number of local property transactions, X-Press Legal Services provides a comprehensive, wraparound service to conveyancers. This includes residential and commercial property searches, pre- and post-completion services, and compliance products. In particular, the firm handles regulated local authority, drainage, environmental, and coal searches, which are crucial in the historically mined region. All services are backed by Cyber Essentials Plus certification, ensuring top-tier data protection for clients.
Commitment to Professional Development
Helen and Claire are committed to continuous learning and recently hosted a CPD event for conveyancers at Magna Science Museum in Rotherham. Guest speaker Zoe Upson delivered an engaging session on new build properties and compliance, which was praised by one attendee as ‘the best course I’ve ever been on.’
Leading Provider of Conveyancing Data
X-Press Legal Services is the leading independent provider of conveyancing data in England and Wales. With 27 locally owned offices, it is trusted by over 500 legal practices. The firm also supports ongoing professional development for conveyancers through regular CPD events, webinars, and publications that provide expert guidance, reliable data, and innovative technology at every stage.
For more information about X-Press Legal Services South and West Yorkshire and the expert property search reports they provide to the local conveyancing sector, contact them at 01422 361 115 or visit xpresslegal.co.uk/profile/?id=28.
