Thames Water Property Searches: Dedicated To Training
My inbox is groaning with invitations to ‘free’ events. And like you, I have given up several mornings/days attending talks which, although mildly informative, do not compensate for the avalanche of work awaiting me when I return to my desk. The last Thames Water Property Searches Commercial Property Event, held in September, proved to be […]
Introducing Compare My Move’s Conveyancing Service
Following our successful removals and surveying services, Compare My Move has been working hard to introduce and expand our conveyancing service to help movers across the UK with their moving journey. Conveyancing is such a vital part of the moving process and so we aim to build and expand our network of professional conveyancers to […]
How To Make The Most Of A Conveyancing Lead Generation Service
Using a lead generation service for your conveyancing business is a great way to stay busy with more work, especially during those quiet periods. Compare My Move proudly provide UK conveyancers with high-quality, real-time conveyancing leads from customers who need a conveyancer right now. It’s important that you make the most out of a lead […]
Search Acumen Joins Project Developing New Homebuying Tech
Coadjute, a network for decentralised workflow and data sharing within the property industry, has agreed a project to develop new mortgage and home buying technology with a consortium of leading property software providers and banks including NatWest. The purpose of the technology is to speed up and simplify the entire home buying process and make […]
Proptech Milestones In The Conveyancing Industry
Developments in Proptech is ever-evolving and is fast becoming a top priority amongst conveyancing firms’ strategies across the country. This growing technological sector which includes artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning algorithms, blockchain technology, the rise of online portal facilities (chatbots) and a host of digital resources is gradually being embraced by the property sector. More […]
Blockchain Used To Create End To End Home Buying Journey
One of the UK’s leading banks and lenders, Natwest, has teamed up with a network of experts in the property sector to further develop blockchain and distributed ledger technology to create a seamless mortgage to home buying experience. The blockchain offering will utilise Natwest’s mobile banking app and will create an end to end home […]
Housing Chains Increasingly Stifling Transaction Completions
Over half of all property transactions are now trapped in a chain. According to proptech company View My Chain, 55% of all transactions are struggling with the pressure of being involved in a chain. The research further found up to 20 separate stakeholders to be involved in some transactions with many of these key property […]
Are You Protecting Your Firm From Cyber Risk?
Law firms are failing in their efforts to tackle the rising risk of cyber crime. Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic cyber security measures. Cyber Essentials is a Government […]
SearchFlow Launches Free AML Risk Assessment Best Practice guidance
SearchFlow – the UK’s leading provider of conveyancing search solutions and legal reports – has launched a free best practice guide and on-demand webinar for property lawyers and conveyancers, which focuses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessments. With the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) sending a strong message to property law professionals that failure to have […]
Buyers, Sellers And Cash Purchasers Fall In October
Year on year, active buyers and housing stock decreased in October. The number of registered house hunters per branch fell by 12% in October to 341 from 487 recorded in September, according to NAEA Propertymark’s Housing Report for October. Whilst October’s activity has reduced since a more buoyant September, the current average buyer numbers suggests a level of […]
Blackhurst Budd Announce Key Promotion
Briony Haley, a specialist commercial property solicitor has been promoted to Director at Blackpool based law firm Blackhurst Budd Solicitors. Briony qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and moved to the firm in 2015, advising clients on commercial property sales and purchases, leasers and development acquisitions. She will join the Board of Directors, taking an active […]
Legal Technology Roundtable – Come And Join In
Online Portal solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, blockchain technology and a raft of other innovative digital offerings are being lauded as potential solutions to improve efficiency, reduce the time it takes to complete a legal service, mitigate online risks and provide greater communication and transparency for the consumer. Regulators and legal organisations have […]
Modern Method Of Construction Research Investment Increases
Despite the fact the construction sector has been contracting in 2019, UK construction has increased investment into research and development (R&D) by almost 10%. According to the Office of National Statistics data, analysed by Catex, R&D investment increased 9.7% in the past year to £31 million. The increased push towards Modern Methods of Construction by the Government in recent months […]
How Do We Score Your Mystery Shop?
Getting feedback is a great way for businesses to learn and improve on areas that they may be struggling in. Many sectors have mystery shoppers, and the conveyancing sector is no different. In a highly competitive market, it’s vital that your team is at the top of their game, when it comes to asking for […]
Season Of Goodwill: Companies Go Above And Beyond For Charity
The season of goodwill is rapidly approaching, and a variety of organisations from across the UK have been doing their bit to raise money for charity. Here are two of the latest stories we’ve received this week. Fletcher Longstaff’s MD Treks The Sahara For Young Minds Charity Adam Cheal, Managing Director of Lincoln-based Fletcher Longstaff has raised £4,000 for charity after spending […]
Move Reports Joins The CoPSO Executive
Move Reports is the latest organisation to join The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) Executive. Already on the CoPSO Executive are: FCI, Infotrack, Index, PSG, TerraFirma, TM Group and X-Press Legal Services, who all hold the responsibility for setting the strategic direction for the organisation and directing the day to day operations. James Sherwood-Rogers, Chairman of CoPSO said: “We are […]
More Committed Financial Incentives Needed Says Builder Federation
In response to Liberal Democrats manifesto published this week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) stated that more committed financial incentives are needed to reduce emissions from buildings by 2025. With the country voting on 12th December for who they think should be in Government for the next five years, FMB is striving for support […]
No Fault Evictions Becomes Manifesto Staple
Privately rental tenants, who make up over a fifth of the property market, have been targeted as a key demographic in this political campaign with all parties pledging appealing improvements and protections for tenants. The Labour Party has promised to cap rent increases at the national rate of inflations if they are elected into Government on […]
The Risk Of Carbon Dioxide From Shallow Mine Workings
Beginning in September 2018 a study was commissioned by the Scottish Government, and undertaken by consultancy RSK Stirling, to investigate the prevalence of carbon dioxide from disused mineral mines and the implications for residential buildings1. On 5th September 2019 the Scottish Government made the results of the study available. The investigation considered past incidents involving […]
The Rise Of Fake ID Documents
It is estimated that property fraud has cost the UK Land Registry more than £73million over the past 18 years, with an average pay-out to a victim costing upwards of £100,000. Property fraud and the rise of fake ID documents is on the rise, with more onus being put on solicitors involved in property transactions […]
