SLC calls on other lenders to follow HSBCs lead.
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers today called on all mortgage lenders to follow the lead given by HSBC in allowing all firms that are regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) to act for them as well as the buyer in property purchase transactions. The Society stated in its press release that "Whilst the […]
Search provider integration proves imperative for improving efficiency in conveyancing (Topic of the Month – Technology)
The modern law firm continues to face many challenges with increasing regulatory responsibilities, competition and ever more demanding clients who expect more for less. The good news is there are practical, proven ways and means of improving law efficiency – positively impacting on client care and profitability. Take the property industry as an example of […]
Renew your Practicing Certificate today
The SRA has launched the Practicing Certificate (PC) renewal period for 2014. This exercise will remain open to legal professionals for one month, and the closing date for renewals is Friday 31st October 2014. A selection of supporting documents has been created, to help answer any queries you may have about the process. Both a […]
Water Pollution
Polluted water has many negative effects on the environment, including on humans, plants and animals. The water cycle affects numerous critical systems — from the human need for clean water to the wellbeing of ecosystems, water pollution can have devastating effects. The Environment Agency’s Improving Water Quality Policy (1) expressed the need for the UK […]
The importance of technological advances within the property industry (Topic of the Month – Technology)
The inclusion of technology within law firms is becoming more vital to business success. It seems clients are increasingly making property buying decisions based on quality of service, rather than pricing structure. You’d expect the newest firms would emerge with the most revolutionary technologies and practices. However, it appears these firms actually falling behind within […]
Conveyancer Slater – Tweet of the Week
Seriously solicitor…eight weeks in and only now you apply for local searches FFS never found a decent conveyancing company in my life – MJG (@1966MJG) October 1, 2014
SDT fines Abode Solicitors partners
Two partners of former Harrogate firm Abode Solicitors have been fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). Richard Chan and Rajob Ali were fined £15,000 each by the Tribunal following a prosecution brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SDT found that they had not acted in the best interests of their clients, not […]
Race the Tube
We have all at one time or other wondered whether public transport is actually the fastest way to travel. This was put to the test in a recent and popular viral video created by runner James Heptonstall and his friend Noel Carroll. ‘Race the Tube’ shows Heptonstall racing a Circle Line tube train between the […]
Rugby World Cup 2015
On 21st March 1985 the International Rugby Board held their annual meeting at the French Railways HQ in Paris. Each member had a single vote and the motion was carried 6 to 2. The first Rugby World Cup (RWC) would be staged jointly by Australia and New Zealand from 22nd May to 20th June 1987. […]
TM Group announce Autumn CPD programme
TM Group partner with industry experts for free conveyancing CPD programme Featuring speakers from leading data suppliers GroundSure & Landmark, the programme also brings you insights from mortgage fraud experts Lawyer Checker and one of the foremost providers of best practice and compliance services to the legal sector, Legal Eye. Covering the latest environmental, planning […]
Topic of the Month: Technology within law and conveyancing
Throughout October, Today’s Conveyancer are covering a new “Topic of the Month”, focussing on technology within the law and conveyancing industry This topic is being sponsored by Eclipse — the UK’s leading provider of integrated Case Management Software. Their award-winning system, known as Proclaim, combines incredible business management solutions with powerful case tracking services, allowing […]
Emily is named ‘Young Conveyancer of the Year’
Conveyancing firm Conveyancing Direct is delighted to announce that Emily Eldridge has been named ‘Young Conveyancer of the Year’ at the Law Firm Services (LFS) Conveyancing Awards which were held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry last week. Emily joined Conveyancing Direct back in 2010 as a Legal Assistant and admittedly didn’t think her career […]
Keystone launches solution for landlords struggling to get BTL finance
New Solutions Range of medium term buy to let finance Available to landlords who fail to qualify for a buy to let mortgage Following the success of the Classic and Premier Ranges, Keystone has announced the official launch of a new range created specifically for landlords who are still struggling to get finance in a […]
1:500 Scale Town Plans: Big is beautiful
If you ask those who work with historical maps in the GroundSure office what their favourite Ordnance Survey (OS) map is to look at, the most popular would probably be the 1:500 Town Plans. These maps are fairly rare, sometimes in colour, and the detail shown is absolutely incredible. The OS surveyed at the 1:500 […]
Searches UK sponsored Regional Wales & West Midlands Award at the LFS Conveyancing Ceremony
On the 24th of September, The Law Firm Services hosted the annual awards for the 6th year running. Industry professionals from all over England and Wales attended this grand event to celebrate the hard work and success of top conveyancers and firms. Searches UK were proud sponsors at the LFS Conveyancing Awards and Gala dinner, […]
