Search Acumen comments on the ONS House Price Index, March 2016

Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on the ONS House Price Index, March 2016 “Fears of Brexit appear to be hitting the wealthier, higher-end of the property market, while having no noticeable impact on slowing down house prices for the mainstream market – particularly in areas of high demand like London and the Southeast. Prices […]

Updating the CON29DW

The content of the Law Society’s CON29DW has been updated to reflect changes to legislation impacting the water industry. Working in consultation with The Law Society, The Drainage and Water Searches Network (DWSN) have agreed changes to the CON29DW to ensure that the Enquiry provides conveyancers with the most up-to-date information available when advising their […]

Editorial: Advancing legal tech and anti-fraud measures the main take homes from Legalex

Making the legal industry better centred around service for clients through improved technology, as well as safeguarding your firm against fraud, were two of the main topics of discussion at Legalex. With dozens of technology firms exhibiting and hosting talks about using their products to improve your offering, enhance your customer due diligence and potentially […]

SRA research shows profession has progressed on diversity but more to be done

The legal sector is increasingly diverse according to research published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with 18% of the profession from Black and Asian minority ethnic groups, and 47% of the profession being female. However the SRA say they believe more work is to be done for the profession to truly reflect the population it […]