Lawyer Checker allows Stephensons to save clients funds
Stephensons Solicitors have prevented a fraudster posing as a legitimately regulated conveyancer from conducting reserved conveyancing services. Acting in what appeared to be a normal transaction the Stephensons fee earner ordered a Lawyer Checker search. Lawyer Checker confirmed there was no track record of the sort code and account number that the fraudster provided having […]
Last chance to enter LFS Conveyancing Awards
There is just one week left to enter this year’s LFS Conveyancing Awards. Entries will close on 31st March. Firms can enter up to two categories from a list including; – Best Regional Conveyancing Firm – Best Direct Conveyancing Firm – Best Young Conveyancer (under 30) – Best use of Social Media – Best Website […]
SLC announces 2013 programme
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has announced its 2013 programme of events. This includes its annual conference, along with a number of regional road shows, which will run throughout the year offering access to topical presentations and CPD points. The annual conference will take place on 20th November in Derby, further details will be […]
Independent estate agents outperforming corporate counterparts
In the last six months of 2012 independent estate agents in the Move with Us Partner Network held on average of 11.8% market share locally compared to the 8.8% market share held by corporate agents. According to the data from www.Home.co.uk the Move with Us Partner Network also sold properties on average of four days […]
Scottish Sep Rep decision: what will it mean?
Kyle Peddie of Your Conveyancer one of the largest conveyancers in Scotland explains the sep rep vote last week. On Friday, the Law Society of Scotland AGM voted in favour of introducing mandatory separate representation for borrower and lender. Kyle Peddie, chief executive of Your Conveyancer explains what the decision is likely to mean for […]