Month: March 2015

The legacy of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in the UK has caused many problems for the construction industry over the last few years. Recently we have seen disruption to projects in Central London and Eastbourne, East Sussex. On 16th March 2015 at a building site in Eastbourne, 80 bombs were discovered after a digger excavating material […]Read More

Conveyancing case management software provider Hoowla has partnered with Quantus, a major national supplier of support services to the legal profession. Clients can now place property search orders via Quantus directly through Hoowla’s conveyancing software. Fulfilled search orders are automatically returned by Quantus into the client’s case in Hoowla, ready to be downloaded and shared. […]Read More

The conveyancing industry is gearing up for an online revolution with the imminent launch of Veyo, the comprehensive conveyancing portal. Estate agents will be able to access the system to keep track of the sale of their client’s home, helping them provide an enhanced customer service in a more time efficient manner. For the latest […]Read More

Is there that one conveyancer who makes you sigh in relief when you find out they are acting for the other side? A colleague in the industry that you just know will make your life easier when working on the same transaction? How do you acknowledge the work of fellow conveyancers who go that extra […]Read More

The Invasive Non Native Specialists Association (INNSA) launched its new Code of Practice to protect consumers and businesses at its annual Conference in Manchester yesterday. The Code provides peace of mind for anyone using the services of INNSA members to remove invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed from their land. The Code sets out the […]Read More

On 18th March 2015, the Chancellor George Osborne announced the 2015 Budget report which set out the government’s budget decisions and plans relating to spending and revenue. The budget revealed plans to introduce 20 new housing zones outside of London and has also pledged to continue to support 8 other shortlisted areas, which in total […]Read More

myhomemove, the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, has been recognised as one of the top 15 fastest growing larger technology companies in the North at the Northern Tech Awards 2015. The conveyancing provider, which opened an office in the heart of Manchester in early 2014, collected two awards at the ceremony, including recognition […]Read More

Homeowners support raising inheritance tax threshold Support for increasing tax on homes over £2m, but new council tax preferred over a new annual property tax or ‘mansion tax’ Ending the Right to Buy most evenly divides the electorate Programmes to support first time buyers are popular With an election a matter of weeks away, the […]Read More

When one of the search industry’s most well-known names in the South of England decided it was time to experience life Down Under it was a sad time for many people in our industry. However we knew it would not be forever and I am excited, not to mention proud, to announce her return to […]Read More

Searches UK have launched a new pipeline dashboard on Quick Quote for conveyancing cases which can be accessed by both law firms and estate agents. Law firms can view according to quote, instruction and completed cases their top referrers of conveyancing work at company, branch and staff member level. Estate agents can also access their […]Read More

ETSOS and Select Legal Systems have joined forces to bring the conveyancing search specialist’s class-leading ordering platform direct to LAWFUSION users. The solution gives residential and commercial conveyancers one-click access to a complete range of conveyancing products directly from the workflow saving firms time and money on each transaction and improving profitability. ETSOS offers the […]Read More

Homeowners support raising inheritance tax threshold Support for increasing tax on homes over £2m, but new council tax preferred over a new annual property tax or ‘mansion tax’ Ending the Right to Buy most evenly divides the electorate Programmes to support first time buyers are popular With an election a matter of weeks away, The […]Read More

First-timers increasingly willing to compromise living space to get on the ladder: 51% say natural light isn’t vital in a first home, 63% would go without a bath, 93% happy without an ensuite bathroom First-time buyers want to clamp down on land banking and make it easier to convert buildings to residential use, while one […]Read More

Are conveyancing solicitors trained to be muppets or is it part of the selection process? — Kaz (@LottiePlot9) March 25, 2015Read More

Mark Riddick, Chairman of Search Acumen, comments on latest BSA Property Tracker: “The return of optimism to the housing market is a welcome sign that we’ve waded through the seasonal slowdown and can expect another busy year in 2015. Today’s report from the BSA shows election year anxiety and fears of deflation have not put […]Read More

The latest RICS professional information paper on flooding ‘Flooding: issues of concern to RICS surveyors and valuers (Residential property) 1st edition UK information paper (IP)’ reviews the transitional phases of legislation relevant to flooding and raises awareness for RICS property professionals of market risk – in particular that of insurability. The practice-based document is applicable […]Read More

Highly topical subjects confirmed for this year’s spring events The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) and Bold Legal Group (BLG) have announced today that Veyo and Land Registry will be two of the featured speakers at this year’s spring road shows. With Veyo due to go live just before the events and with the Land […]Read More

The February data shows an annual price increase of 6.5 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £180,252 compared with the peak of £181,083 in November 2007. House prices are up 0.5 per cent since January. The regional data indicates that: London experienced the greatest increase in its average […]Read More

Carrying out an LC AES (Account and Entity Screen) search ought to be as fundamental as a CON29. Ensuring adherence to Principle 10 in 2015 means that conveyancers need the support of a service created to help them make informed decisions about whether or not to send funds to the other side. 2014 saw Bogus […]Read More

The 8th Local Land Charges Awards took place in Bristol during a ceremony hosted by BBC sports presenter Hazel Irvine. The national awards, celebrate the work and achievements of local authority local land charges departments which carry out the land and property searches required for conveyancing transactions in England and Wales. Torridge District Council was […]Read More