SearchFlow launches a new digital environmental report for the commercial property market
SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, launches the first all-encompassing and digital environmental report for the commercial market, which will offer significant time savings for conveyancers and improved transparency for their clients. RiskView Commercial is an “all in one” environmental report, which will analyse four key environmental factors; Contaminated Land, Flood, Ground Hazards and Energy and Infrastructure, […]
General and determined boundaries
The general boundaries rule is well known. It means that the boundary line shown on the register is no more than a general indication or approximation of the location of the boundary, rather that the precise boundary line. A proprietor who wishes to determine the exact boundary line may apply to Land Registry to register […]
Breaking consumer warnings of property fraud
The latest episode of Rip Off Britain aired live on BBC this morning (12 October 2016) sheds fresh light to consumers on email scams within property transactions.
“Elementary!” say conveyancers at the Land Registry’s lack of trust
Placing a form A restriction upon a title if a conveyancer neglected to indicate the exact nature of the tenancy at the point of registration, has been the well-established default practice of the Land Registry. The automatic procedure which once usually involved ticking the relevant box on the transfer, may have now have come back […]
SearchFlow shortlisted for supplier of the year award for its delivery of legal services
SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, has been shortlisted as Supplier of the Year for The British Legal Awards 2016. The award ceremony will take place on 24th November in London and celebrates achievement, excellence and innovation in the legal profession. The Supplier of the Year award recognises the contribution suppliers make to improving delivery of legal […]
Confusion caused by new stamp duty rules vs capital gains
The new rules introduced on 1st April require buyers of multiple properties to pay a three percentage point increase on their level of stamp duty. Confusion surrounding the new rules may largely be a result of the law commonly referring to the duty in relation to “second homes” or buy-to-let properties. This misconception means other […]
CLS appoints new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
CLS, leading provider of property data to 4 million transactions in the last 12 years and over 130 million Gross Written Premium (GWP) has today announced the appointment of Rob Pimenta as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Pamela Tierney as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). The news comes after the company restructuring earlier this year and […]
Conveyancing Association urges industry to shape its future at ‘Modernising Conveyancing’ conference
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today urged all conveyancers, lenders, mortgage advisers and estate agents to attend its ‘Modernising Conveyancing’ conference in December in order to help develop solutions to key problems in the house purchase process. The CA’s conference takes place on Thursday 1st December at […]
Pali Warrington celebrates ten years!
Pali Warrington celebrates ten years in business – Ten years’ experience you can trust!
The death of Right to Buy?
After more than 30 years, another part of the UK has confirmed it is to scrap the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme.
RiskView Commercial launches to reveal environmental risks for commercial property transactions
Supports commercial property conveyancers, owners and investors in identifying and managing environmental risk With over 14,000 commercial new build applications approved on flood zones in the last 12 months, undertaking the right level of environmental due diligence when purchasing a new commercial building is paramount. As such, Landmark Legal Services, the land and property data specialists, […]
UK property supply leap defies fear of post-Brexit paralysis
Contrary to initial fears of the housing market being paralysed by Brexit fears, the latest research has shown a 10.4% rise in property supply UK-wide. According to HouseSimple.com, listings of properties have bounced back after a particularly slow August, with 69% of UK towns and cities seeing an increase. The capital saw a substantial leap […]
How to sell a law firm
There are an unprecedented number of issues impacting the legal sector at the current time, including legal aid reform as well as general trading conditions. The issues are pushing the market towards consolidation and activity in this area is buoyant.
CLC appoints four new members to its governing Council
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the specialist property law regulator has today announced the appointment of four new members to its governing Council, which has been chaired by the Rt Hon Dame Janet Paraskeva since April 2015. The Council has a lay, non-lawyer majority and includes professional lawyer members currently working in conveyancing or […]
Maximise client retention with cross-departmental referrals
Making effective referrals between property and private client departments is a business process that should be utilised to prolong client retention. Tom Bridge, a renowned consultant within legal businesses, explains how this can be achieved. Are some legal firms missing a trick by not making probate part of their offering? “The Council of Licensed Conveyancers […]
Terrafirma secures Risq Ventures’ investment
Terrafirma Mine Searches Limited is proud to announce an investment in the business by Risq Ventures, and the appointment of Antony Turck as Chairman of the company.
Victims of the Friday fraudster – where does the liability lie now?
P&P Property Ltd v (1) Owen White &Catlin (2) Crown Vent Ltd t/a Winkworth [2016]
LegalinX-7Side report on the Conveyancing Association’s call to rethink housing tax
This week has seen the Conveyancing Association join the Society of Licensed Conveyancers in appealing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, to reverse the housing market reforms that were planned an implemented under the previous Chancellor, George Osbourne. These included the Stamp Duty Land Tax 3% increase on second homes, which the association […]
Japanese Knotweed: STL mitigates the impact of this growing risk
STL have launched their unique Japanese Knotweed Hazard Alert and associated insurance policy to the conveyancing industry and within an hour of launch orders were received. This alert automatically notifies conveyancers of the risk of Japanese Knotweed at each and every residential property during the transaction process. Conveyancers can then immediately purchase an insurance policy […]
Seddons and BD Laddie to merge
Combination brings together leading West End firm and Victoria-based family and property law specialist London-based law firms Seddons and BD Laddie have today announced that they have joined forces, creating a 33-partner Top 200 UK law firm with significant expertise in areas such as property, private client and family, dispute resolution and employment. Most recently […]
