Searches UK launch a brand new magazine full of interesting news and developments in the market
Conveyancing Focus, which launched at the beginning of January 2015, is the first ever magazine from Searches UK and will be published on a quarterly basis. The new magazine will feature interviews, news, articles and more about trends in the market, new products and interesting commentary from experts in the Property and Search Industry. Existing […]
On the scrap heap
Recently, Natural Resources Wales carried out an investigation into a metal scrap yard based at Carew Airfield, south west Wales. The scrap yard was found to have been operating without an environmental permit for a period of time. Groundwater supplies within geological layers situated beneath the site were understood to have been polluted by chemicals […]
Two new appointments to the SRA Board
Two new appointments to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Board have been announced. Elaine Williams, former Deputy Group Company Secretary at HSBC, and David Willis, former joint Chief Executive of international legal firm Herbert Smith Freehills, are joining the Board as non-executive directors. SRA Chair of the Board, Enid Rowlands, said: “I am delighted to […]
Quill-ETSOS integrated conveyancing solution drives up standards and boosts profitability
Quill Pinpoint has partnered with ETSOS to fully integrate the ETSOS online conveyancing platform into its award-winning Interactive practice management and legal accounts software. Now, through a single interface, conveyancing specialists can request an unlimited number of searches and reports as an integral part of matter progress, and automatically save against case files for end-to-end […]
LSL England & Wales House Price Index: 2014 home sales up 18% year-on-year
Total home sales across 2014 up 18% year-on-year, as stamp duty reforms boost activity in December Annual growth retreats back into single figures, as house prices pause in December Values in London & the South East cooling, while price growth across other regions remains steady Growth accelerates at top end of the market in 2014, […]
Important updates to GroundSure Reports
At Groundsure we are continually improving products and services for our clients. As part of our latest release we have made some fantastic changes to our Homebuyers and Homescreen reports that we wanted to share with you: Homebuyers- what’s changed? Front page focuses on contaminated land, flooding and subsidence Fully addresses the Law Society Practice […]
The decade of the landlords
Recent figures published by the Department for Communities and Local Government have revealed home ownership within the UK is at its lowest level since 1988. What does this mean for the conveyancing sector and where is the property market now heading? The number of people buying and occupying their own home has fallen by 5% […]
Eversheds implements unique approach to its conveyancing operation
International law firm Eversheds has streamlined its conveyancing process through a unique partnership with SearchFlow. Eversheds is well-known in the industry for its expertise and exceptional consistency of quality service and delivery. During the recession the firm recognised the need to adapt, focussing on reducing costs while maintaining excellent service. The firm approached SearchFlow, a […]
Are your Environmental Searches Compliant?
December 18th saw the Law Society issue new guidance on how Flood and Contaminated Land issues should be dealt with in property transactions. FCI’s reports are fully Law Society compliant…always one step ahead. Flood Risk The latest Law Society guidance highlights the need for conveyancers to ensure that their clients can obtain flood insurance for […]
Top conveyancer raises over £2,500 for hospice
Over the Christmas period, it wasn’t just celebrities who were getting their dance shoes on. Denis Stevenson of Rowlinsons Solicitors wowed the crowds and took to the dance floor, to raise some much needed money for the St. Rocco’s Hospice in Warrington. The glamorous gala, which took place at Mere Golf Resort and Spa in […]
The strong future growth of conveyancing
The Strong Future Growth of Conveyancing by Redbrick Solutions, providers of legal and Conveyancing Software
Veyo needs you!
Since the beginning of November 2014, the up and coming, and widely scrutinised home conveyancing portal, Veyo, has been conducting a weekly Home Movers’ survey to discover what consumers are looking for from property services. The Law Society are now commissioning a new research programme, calling for the professionals to have their say. It’s been […]
Scary times in a brave new world; the first week's experiences with Scotland's new Land Registration system
Long, and often hard, experience has taught the grizzled practitioner that the initial experience with a brand-new major system is not the best time to provide a review of its merits and demerits. Certainly, the first week dealing with the new system of Land Registration in one of the busiest property and lending practices in […]
Broker Conveyancing announce January tablet giveaway
Broker Conveyancing, the broker-focused conveyancing distributor, has announced details of its January tablet giveaway. From 2nd January 2015, every broker using Broker Conveyancing to instruct one of its panel of solicitors firms will be entered into a daily prize draw to win a tablet computer. Throughout January, a tablet will be given away on every […]
Housing shortage crisis could worsen in 2015, predict NAEA members
NAEA member agents predict a widening gap between demand and supply this year Almost half of NAEA members predict a rise in demand for housing in 2015 Bate rate rise, changes to stamp duty, and the General Election, will cause biggest impact to market this year While NAEA members predict demand will be up this […]
Home Group recognised by tenants' service
Home Group, one of the UK’s largest housing providers, has been recognised by TPAS – the Tenant Participation Advisory Service for the high level of service it delivers and its commitment to improving the lives of customers and their communities through the work of its Involvement Team. The 55,000 home affordable landlord has been awarded […]
