Peppermint “App Shop” launched
Peppermint Technology has launched the “Peppermint App Shop” as an addition to their Legal Service Platform, with the idea behind it being to bring together a “wide range of complementary partner products and services” in a one-stop shop for legal service providers. Apps currently available include a document bundling service from Zylpha, email marketing services […]
Envirosearch Prime fills “gap” in search market
Landmark Information Group have recently launched a new Envirosearch, Envirosearch Prime, for those buyers of high value residential properties with extensive surrounding land. The latest addition to the search offering from Landmark is said to be the UK’s “most comprehensive environmental report of its kind” and features a “unique” polygon search, rather than the point […]
Register Extract Service wins top prize
The development of the Land Registry’s new electronic service, Register Extract Service, has seen them win the top prize in the Delivering Business Value and E-Commerce category at the Real IT Awards. The team picked up the top prize at the 8th Real IT Awards, beating organisations that included McDonalds, BUPA and SABIC Petrochemicals. Land […]
Land Registry transaction data shows 10% fewer firms making applications compared to last year
The transaction data released by the Land Registry for February 2012 records shows that a total of 1,020,472 applications were made by account holders. Of these, 224,939 were applications for dealings in registered land. This is a rise of 6% compared to February 2011 (210,867 dealings). The figures show a drop in the number of […]
Revised new planning policy framework published
The revised new planning policy framework was published today. Greg Clark, Planning Minister said that the system in England needs reform as it is too complicated, costly and has “ground ever slower”. Those councils with no local plan will implement the new framework immediately. Those local councils with local plans have a year to implement […]