Keep clients safe from financial fraud
Due to the financial exchanges in the process often involving large sums of money, conveyancing is facing a growing risk of being targeted by cybercrime.
Both client and conveyancer duped by fraudster to the tune of almost £98,000
Do you know who you are transferring money to? Do you know your client? When sending your client their sale proceed funds – do you really know, for sure, that you are sending the monies to your actual client? If you answered yes – then how do you verify this? Do you, in the main, […]
Legal Eye completes its 500th Compliance Health Check
Legal Eye, the legal compliance specialists, are delighted to announce they have completed their 500th Compliance Health Check.
Deadline for CON29 VAT changes confirmed
Following weeks of uncertainty over when the changes are being implemented, HMRC have confirmed dates for VAT being applicable on CON29 searches. An HMRC spokesperson has said: “We are creating a level playing field for all conveyancers. Solicitors will be able to claim back the VAT payable in the normal way. “We are in ongoing […]
Free Step-by-Step Conveyancing Guide for law firms
Free Step-by-Step Conveyancing Guide for law firms* The Government announced last week that thousands of first-time buyer homes will be built this year. As conveyancers we all know that first time buyers need a helping hand and a better understanding of the home buying process. It’s why Editor Assist have written a step by step […]