Search Acumen comments on DCLG Green Belt Statistics
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on the release of today’s DCLG Green Belt Statistics, England – 2015/16: “Today’s data shows a minimal change in England’s Green Belt area over the past year, no doubt coming as good news to those seeking to protect our countryside and strive for urban regeneration. However the year-on-year drop […]
Homeowners Alliance Survey 2016 – Housing crisis not meeting the needs of the last time buyer
BLP Insurance, reveals that there is still a lack of housing across the board and not just for first- time buyers. The state of the nation report covers the concerns and issues faced by UK Homeowners and the general feeling amongst homeowners and non -homeowners of the state of the housing market today. The desire […]
Why technology should play a crucial role in the Government’s call for evidence
In this year’s Budget statement, the Government announced that it would be looking at ways to make the process of buying and selling a home “better value for money and more consumer-friendly” and has called for evidence as to how this can be achieved. The announcement has been met with a range of responses, from […]
Land Registry privatisation dropped from infrastructure bill
It was announced during the Queens speech, in May this year, that the outcome of a consultation relating to Land Registry privatisation would be considered as part of the Neighborhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Despite government sources insisting that privatisation is still to be considered, today saw the expected plans for the sell-off dropped. It […]
599 Complaints made to the Land Registry in 3-month period
Today’s Conveyancer can report that information received from the Land Registry through a Freedom of Information request, the body recorded 599 complaints in the period from April 2016 – June 2016. Customer contacts are regarded as complaints where there is “any expression of dissatisfaction where a response or an action is needed to help resolve […]
Experienced Sales Director Brings New Strengths to tmconvey
tmgroup are pleased to welcome Simon Wood as Sales Director for their tmconvey service, bringing with him nearly 20 years’ experience of leading commercial teams and delivering improvements in customer experiences. Simon’s passion for ensuring the best possible customer journey remains very much in keeping with tmgroup’s values of being customer focussed and innovative. His […]
Legal & General Conveyancing Service Launched
Legal & General Mortgage Club, have today made the announcement that they are to expand their Conveyancing Service offering with the launch of Legal & General Conveyancing Services. The launch sees the service offering two conveyancing options both of which can provide a bespoke solution to brokers for all of their conveyancing needs. Legal & […]
Moneypenny opens the doors to pioneering workspace for world-class legal receptionists
Moneypenny, the legal sector’s leading outsourced switchboard and telephone answering specialist, is today unveiling its new £15m headquarters. Designed to create “the happiest workplace in the UK”, the pioneering building reflects the company’s rapid growth and has been built based on the feedback of its 500 employees – many of whom represent the country’s leading […]
Scam Alert Round Up – 5th September
Here are the latest scam alerts as issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Emails misusing the name of David Oram at Hill Dickonson LLP Members of the public have received emails falsely claiming to be from David Oram at Hill Dickinson LLP, regarding a purported unclaimed inheritance. The messages relate to a purported unclaimed inheritance. […]
Listed buildings
Many people throughout their lives will likely have come across a listed building whether it be through a visit to one of England’s many historically significant sites or perhaps because they happen to live in one. But as part of the property transaction we should also be thinking of the implications they may have for […]
Building Schemes Law clarified
Birdlip v Hunter [2016] EWCA Civ 603
Security and workflow challenges driving innovation
tmgroup’s new CCO Petter Lautin discusses innovation in the conveyancing sector
Keeping law firms and client funds safe from cyber criminals
Craig Matthews and Adrian Jones from the Legal Software Suppliers Association outline some of the risks from cyber criminals give helpful tips to lawyers Cyberattacks can take many different forms. The most complicated, those that make headline news, normally involve direct hacking attacks of government or large corporate networks to either disrupt their business or […]
Conveyancing Association continues unabated with leasehold campaign
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has today confirmed it will continue unabated with its campaign to reform and amend the leasehold transaction process, despite recent developments. In August, the CA announced a number of recommendations it wished to see applied in order to cut back on what it sees as significant delays and overcharging taking place […]
