5 tips for profitable conveyancing
Have you turned away conveyancing work because it’s not delivering profit? Is the time and hassle involved in accurately preparing documents in your current case management software a barrier to accepting the work? If so, it’s time to seriously reconsider conveyancing work. This multi-billion pound industry is slipping away from the small law firms who […]
Law Society express major concerns over Land Registry privatisation
The Law Society have expressed concern over the potential privatisation of Land Registry. It follows an impassioned debate on the matter in the House of Commons in which one junior minister hinted the plans may be scrapped for a second time. The Law Society say the body is a “vital piece of national infrastructure” and have […]
CMA cites lack of pricing transparency in interim Legal services market study
The Competition and Markets Authority says that a lack of upfront pricing information is stopping consumers from comparing legal services. Publishing their interim report as part of a study looking at the supply of legal services, the CMA say just 17% of legal services providers publish prices online with just 22% of individual consumers 22% […]
MyHomeMove CEO picks up gong at British Mortgage Awards
CEO of My Home Move Doug Crawford has been named “Business Leader: Conveyancer” of the year for the third time at the British Mortgage Awards 2016. According to the conveyancing firm, this is the 22nd award they have picked up since January 2013. The ceremony was held at the Park Plaza Hotel in London on […]
Searches UK comment on how Brexit may affect the property market
The result of last month’s referendum surprised many people, both in the UK and overseas, and whilst it raises questions about the direction in which Britain is headed, Searches UK considers the affects to the property market and how this may affect solicitors, conveyancers and homebuyers. There is speculation about what will happen next, be […]
Phillip Tebbatt of Fleet Mortgages on a proper fee for a proper job and referrals
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fleet Mortgages was previously Principal at Slater Rhodes before moving to Fleet in September 2014. He spent 25 years in private practice, but after the management at one client Capital Homelands left to form a new business and asked him along he jumped at the chance. Philip said: “I […]
Law Society say SRA’s new handbook could lead to “two tier” profession
The new handbook proposed by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority could lead to a two tier solicitor profession according tot he Law Society. Responding to the consultation on proposals on slashing the size of the handbook as well as giving different rules for those working within regulated entities and those outside, the Law Society Chief Executive […]