‘PropertyFocus’ Joint Case Management Venture Launched By CS Partnership And Orchard Rock
We are really pleased to announce a new joint venture between Orchard Rock Development and The CS Partnership. Orchard Rock Development and The CS Partnership have joined forces to develop ‘PropertyFocus’ – property case management workflows for Tikit P4W, which we are all proud to say are the next generation of workflows for lawyers. With […]
Implications Of Tenant Fees Bill For Landlords
Landlords and agents in the private rented sector face a raft of changes that is expected to shake up the rental market as a new set of laws are expected to receive Royal Assent in the coming weeks. The Tenant Fees Bill is designed to protect millions of private renters from unfair fees and charges […]
Choosing A Suitable Cyber Certification Pathway
I’m sure you will all be familiar with Lexcel. The popular Law Society accreditation that is widely adopted by law firms. Lexcel is an accreditation that is widely respected as it helps create strong frameworks within practicing law firms. The new version of the Lexcel standard (‘v6.1’) became mandatory for all assessments taking place from […]
£34.6 Million Lost To Cyber Criminals In Second Half Of 2018
The latest figures from Action Fraud have claimed that financial losses caused by cyber crime increased by 25% between the months of April and September. Worryingly, this means that cyber criminals were able to successfully steal £34.6 million during this time. According to the report, 13,357 people in the UK reported cyber crimes during this […]
Construction Industry Deeply Concerned About Weakening Property Market
According to a recent report by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the construction industry will struggle in 2019; blighted by a stuttering housing market. The State of Trade Survey for Quarter 4 in 2018 has found that 42% of builders have noticed significant signs that the property market is weakening. Additionally, builders are anxious […]
Rental Prices Increase Slightly In December
As political uncertainty and Brexit headaches force the property market to stumble forwards, the lettings market and rents have continued to rise. In 2018, average rents across the UK increased by 1.5%, according to the Homelet Rental Index, for December. The average rent is now £921 per calendar month. However, when London is excluded from […]