SLC Chairperson Valerie Holmes Reflects On Conveyancing Sector
Working in Property Law for over 30 years, Valerie Holmes has recently been announced as new Chairperson of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers. Despite the chaotic cacophony of regulatory changes taking place this month, Valerie has kindly taken the time to share her views on the past year and her predictions for 2019. The conveyancing […]
Later Life Lending And Capacity Compliance Considerations
The importance and increasing dependence on older family members has been well documented in recent years. In fact, according to research from Legal & General, 27% of UK buyers were reliant on friends and family to help secure their deposit money in 2018. This percentage equates to a mammoth 316,600 home buyers, an increase of […]
Oxford University Research AI Benefits In Legal Sector
The University of Oxford has been given £1.2million for a research project into artificial intelligence (AI) and the benefits it could bring to the legal sector. Despite initial scepticism regarding technology in law and the exposure to potential cyber security threats, investment in technology is becoming more of a priority in the legal sector. The […]