Search Acumen comments on HMRC property transactions, April 2017
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on HMRC Property Transactions April 2017:
Identify Development Risks and Hidden Value
Purchasing the right residential or commercial property is a significant decision for many owners or investors.
Solicitors regulator takes Pride in a modern legal profession
For the third year running, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be supporting the Birmingham and London Pride festivals.
Conveyancing market flatlines as uncertainty clouds future outlook
UK conveyancing market remained flat in Q1 2017 in-line with the rest of the property sector as SDLT reform and Brexit uncertainty shaped the past twelve months January and March kept conveyancing market afloat as February witnessed lowest volumes since April 2014 Challenger firms ranked 6th to 10th fared best in Q1 2017 – seeing […]
Chris Edwards and property community raise over £6,000 for homeless charities
As part of a Charity Auction at My Home Move’s Annual Housing Conference and Awards Dinner, estate agents, mortgage brokers and intermediaries from across the property industry have raised over £6,000 for homeless charities supported by the MHM Charitable Trust.
Prescription problems
Introduction Welford v Graham [2017] UKFTT 0058(PC) (Judge Elizabeth Cooke) Wilson v Bowe [2017] UKFTT 0244 (PC) (Judge Jefferis) Two recent cases show how difficult it can be to acquire an easement by prescription. Both these cases involved an application to Land Registry by a landowner to register a claimed right of way by prescription […]
Jill’s Marathon Story
ULS Technology’s Panel Relationship Manager Jill White raised over £6000 for mental health charity Rethink Mental Illness running the London Marathon – thanks in large part to colleagues in the industry, as she told Jane Common… How long had you wanted to run the marathon Jill? ‘Running the London Marathon has always been a dream […]
Law Society warn over malicious email sent to CQS accredited firms
The Law Society have recently issued a warning about malicious emails being sent to law firms accredited with the CQS.
Stewart Title Launch Fraud Solution Policy to Protect Conveyancers and Their Clients
Following a series of cases where the courts found conveyancers liable for purchase money lost to fraud, Stewart Title have now added a new Fraud Solution Policy to the wide range of policies available for residential properties on its online ordering application (stewartsolution.com).
Does your website help you win new clients?
When people are in search of a service, a website is usually the first place they’ll visit.
Cybercrime webinar series designed to help firms recognise risks
InfoTrack has partnered with Lawyer Checker to present the varying types of cybercrime and how law firms can minimise the risk. The webinar is to be held on Wednesday 24th May at 11am and Wednesday 31st May at 11am.
Comptons Solicitors review Redbrick Practice Management
Comptons is an innovative, award-winning, driven and well-established firm of solicitors situated near Regent’s Park in London. Formed in 1987, the firm has continued to expand and undertakes high-quality property work notably lease renewal and enfranchisement, residential conveyancing, property litigation and commercial property.
Law firms tune into Emerging Risks webinars
Law firms are facing a number of key regulatory changes over the coming months against a backdrop of increasing fraudulent activity and cyber-crime challenges.
Conveyancing specialist promoted at Kent law firm
A law firm has recently promoted one of their conveyancing team as part of a new move within the firm.
Conveyancer fined £7,500 after ‘sloppy’ handling of transaction
A solicitor has been fined £7,500 after overlooking indicators of potential money laundering when doing business with a family he had been instructed by previously.
Top 5 Tips for Marketing your Law Firm
In this article, Emma O’Day, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Cashroom, shares advice on the best ways of marketing a law firm.
Latest UK HPI: March 2017
The Housing Price Index for March has recently been published.
Interview with Edward Donne
If Carlsberg made insurance brokers I started my career in 1981 when I joined the household insurance department of a large broker. One of my more interesting responsibilities was managing the insurance for the many personal assets of a famous brewing family. It was always something of a challenge trying to establish exactly what they […]
Demo video showcases speed of new tmconvey platform
Supporting the launch of their new tmconvey platform, tmgroup are pleased to share a demo video highlighting just how quick it is for users to complete their searches orders.
Industry remains flat “in the face of ongoing uncertainty”
Search Acumen’s Andy Somerville comments on the March 2017 ONS UK House Price Index:
