What a day to be had!
Yesterday saw conveyancers and related businesses from across the nation come together for the highly prestigious Law Firm Services (LFS) Conference and Awards. Heather Cameron, Editor of Today’s Conveyancer attended throughout the day and night to bring you a full insight into event. Delegates were welcomed by a vast array of colourful interactive stands from […]
Matterhorn Challenge – Geraint completes second Training Mountain and myhomemove becomes Platinum Sponsor
Conveyancer and mountaineer, Geraint Aubrey completed his second training mountain in the Swiss Alps this week. He conquered the Dri Horlini mountain which is 3096 metres above sea level, 160 metres higher than his first training peak. This climb was mainly rock and proved a difficult challenge as you can see from the photo Geraint […]
In Focus: Landslides & their impact on UK property
With climate change, the threat of bigger and more frequent landslides is growing. According to the Met Office, the UK is experiencing more extreme weather events linked to climate change. Wind and sea action is constantly eroding cliffs and shores, causing collapses and increased rainfall on slopes is causing soil water loading (forcing the grains […]
Technology in conveyancing – opportunity or threat?
With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself under attack from cyber criminals who are targeting the profession. Their methods are wide, varied and most importantly clever; they are obtaining mortgage funds by […]
Hyperion and RKH merger complete
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited (Hyperion) and R K Harrison Holdings Limited (RKH) have this year completed the merger of the two businesses, following receipt of applicable regulatory and legal approvals. Hyperion has acquired 100% of the share capital of RKH. Hyperion has become the parent company of the combined Group, with David Howden continuing as CEO. […]