CA issues response to HCLG Select Committee Leasehold Reform Inquiry
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (11th September 2018) issued its response to the Housing, Communities & Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee’s Leasehold Reform Inquiry. The HCLG launched its inquiry into the Government’s leasehold reform programme in July this year and it focuses in particular on how […]
Comparison Website now Ranking Solicitors
In the age of price transparency, the future of legal services has been uncovered with the increased services to website ReviewSolicitors. The site has grown from strength to strength since its creation in 2015. They have now linked with Google to allow users of the premium service the option of merging their reviews. The ranking […]
How price transparency helps reach 59% of home movers searching for a conveyancer
According to research, 59% of home movers are getting two or more quotes before selecting their conveyancer as clients look to obtain an immediate quote. Therefore, it’s imperative for firms to be able to provide instant quotes at a time that is most convenient to the client. Rather than the traditional methods of phone calls […]
InfoTrack announces integration with Perfect Portal
InfoTrack, the conveyancing services company, has integrated with Perfect Portal to help conveyancers generate, convert and manage new business quickly through a fully integrated and easy to use online platform. Now with 59% of UK home-movers reaching out for quotes using online channels, and this number continuing to grow, the integration of InfoTrack and Perfect […]
Key Issues Affecting Easements Free Event
Free CPD Event at Holiday Inn Hotel, Gatwick, West Sussex 8th November 2018 From 12 noon – 2pm (including lunch and networking) Key Issues Affecting Easements Easements continue to give rise to much litigation and present many traps for the unwary conveyancer. LawSure Insurance is delighted to invite you to a free lunchtime briefing, which […]
Residents reeling over estate that is not fully approved
Residents of 95 property estate in Framlingham, Suffolk have been left feeling anxious and angry after being told that their brand-new homes do not have full and appropriate planning permissions. Initially, the 95-home plot at Mount Pleasant, Framlingham, was approved in January of 2016. Following this approval, work started a year later. As with many […]
The 4 Most Common Culprits
I recently spoke with Andrew Robertson, Head of Customer Policy & Service Performance and Mike Green Head of Account Management at HM Land Registry to discuss the ongoing issues in relation to requisitions. In summary the conversation highlighted the fact that there are still four main common requisitions raised, namely: Restriction related requisitions Delays in […]
Terrafirma launches new comprehensive ground risks and liabilities report
– The Terrafirma Ground Report includes expert professional opinion, risk assessment and risk transfer on all potential ground risks – 11th September 2018 – Terrafirma, an expert provider of environmental information and data intelligence, today launched The Ground Report, a risk and liabilities report designed to enable property professionals to better identify, manage and resolve […]