Buy to Let market boom to hit £1 trillion in 2015
Conveyancers will continue to see an increase in the volume of Buy-to-Let clients, as the private rental sector (PRS) within Great Britain is reportedly estimated to reach £1 trillion next year. The Buy to let Britain report released by building society, Kent Reliance, says the value of the PRS has now reached £930.7 billion — […]
Latest anti-money laundering guidance from the SRA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have released new guidance surrounding the continuing concern of money laundering within the legal industry. This is designed to be a reminder for all conveyancers to take note and keep applying the appropriate precautions. According to the SRA, it is estimated between £23 billion and £57 billion is laundered within […]
One year on – the strategic errors still affecting conversions
New findings from Professor Ian Cooper, one year on from his Survey Report for Lawyers, show that law firms are still missing out when it comes to successfully handling telephone enquiries and converting business. In 2013 Professor Cooper conducted 254 ‘mystery’ telephone calls and interviewed senior managers in 92 legal firms which revealed some startling […]
Northcott Beaton is Assured Sales with OneSearch Direct’s Complete Conveyancing & Protection Launch
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has announced insurance broker, Northcott Beaton, is now supplying Assured: OneSearch Direct’s complete conveyancing and protection solution. The comprehensive search package includes the three key regulated searches for, Local Authority, drainage & water and environmental and uniquely is backed up by a free […]
Financial Eye – Regulatory update
We have seen increasing levels of activity from the SRA as part of their stated plans to further engage with firms. They appear to be paying particular interest in two areas, that is, financial stability and adherence to the SRA Accounts Rules 2011. With regard to financial stability, some firms are being asked to provide […]