Home buyers save nearly £2 billion after 2014 stamp duty reforms
Home buyers have collectively saved £1.9 billion since stamp duty reforms in December 2014 according to conveyancers, My Home Move. On average the typical mover has saved £1,500 since the old “slab” system of stamp duty was abolished on 4th December 2014. 87% of estate agents polled by My Home Move believe the change has […]
42% of consumers say conveyancing process is "too complicated and slow" – YouGov
An online poll of 1,314 people conducted by YouGov on behalf of Landmark Information Group has reported that 42% of consumers think the conveyancing process is “too complicated and slow” with only 4% believing it to be quick. Nearly one in four (23%) also believed the process needs modernising, with 37% also wanting environmental information […]
Conveyancer sanctioned by SRA
A conveyancer has been sanctioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after signing Land Registry transfer deeds, saying she had witnessed their signature when she had not. Elise Daley currently works at DWF LLP according to her LinkedIn profile, but was working at Chadwick Lawrence LLP between 9th July 2012 and 28th June 2013 when […]
LMS links up with new intermediary network, The Right Mortgage & Protection Network
LMS, one of the UK’s leading conveyancing panel management specialists, has announced a new partnership with The Right Mortgage and Protection Network. The network, which launched in February this year, selected LMS to join its conveyancing panel due to its wealth of expertise working with the intermediary sector and its proven ability to meet the […]
Poole Alcock automates legal processes with Zylpha
Poole Alcock has selected document bundling technology, Adobe eSignature integration and HM Land Registry integration from legal systems innovator Zylpha. As part of the practice’s digital innovation strategy, the development is aimed at both boosting efficiency and driving customer service levels for clients. Established for over 120 years, Cheshire based Poole Alcock LLP provides a […]
Top 1,000 conveyancers race ahead of the competition in Q3 2015
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market TrackerQ3 2015 edition Quarterly growth in transaction volumes among the top 1,000 ranking firms outpaced the rest of the market for the first time this year The five biggest firms lead the way with the biggest quarterly and annual growth Q3 proves the busiest of 2015 to date for total transaction […]
SearchFlow launches enhanced personal search service
Conveyancing search provider, SearchFlow has launched an unrivalled personal search report with unique data insight and intelligent risk analysis to aid compliance and save time spent on due diligence. The new product offers the most up-to-date property search information with a summary interpretation, which is supported with advice outlining the next steps required, along with […]
Are you giving your clients the ‘hole’ picture?
With stories of sinkholes becoming ever more prevalent in the news, it’s imperative that solicitors and conveyancers are assessing the risk of subsidence and relaying this information to their clients. With the latest sinkhole appearing in a residential area of St Albans last month, this is just the latest in a long list that have […]
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After welcoming our new legal clients we’ve been hearing more about phone systems that are out of date and in need of updating. Any out of date system can have adverse effects on business, especially when it is not serving its purpose anymore. Incoming calls are still very important for securing business for your firm […]