Eddie Goldsmith, Chairman of the Conveyancing Association's predictions for 2016
Private tenants are set to bear the brunt of the Government’s move to encourage homebuying, according to Eddie Goldsmith, Chairman of the Conveyancing Association (CA). Mr Goldsmith also isn’t holding his breath for the market to fill the gap left behind with the failure of Veyo. Making his predictions for the New Year, Eddie Goldsmith […]
Mortgage Advice Bureau buys stake in online conveyancing hub
The Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) have bought a stake in online conveyancing hub Sort Refer. The sale of a 23% stake in Sort Refer’s parent company Sort Ltd for £350,000 is being funded out of the independent mortgage broker’s existing cash resources. Peter Brodnicki, CEO of Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “The combination of legal and […]
Firms warned to be prepared for "ransomware"
Specialist malware attacks by viruses nicknamed “Ransomware” are on the rise, according to experts, with twice as many attacks globally in 2015 as in 2014. The malware works by encrypting files and demanding a ransom – usually in bitcoins – to decrypt the files. In light of attacks in the US law enforcement officials have […]
Cyber scams cause continuous chaos
Friday afternoon computer issues are the last thing any Conveyancer needs, but how often is a phishing email put down to IT issues? At the busiest of times it is easy to overlook simple spelling errors, a slight change in email addresses and an inconsistent use of telephone numbers. The Government recently introduced a ‘Cyber […]