Alan Rubenstein Appointed NHBC Chair
The leading warranty and insurance provider for new build homes, the NHBC, has announced the appointment of Alan Rubenstein as new Chair. Currently serving on NHBC’s board as a nonexecutive director, Mr Rubenstein undertakes his new role with over thirty years’ experience in the insurance and investment banking sectors. Alan Rubenstein, incoming Chair of the […]
Diary Of A Highstreet Conveyancer – Tuesday May 26
Tuesday The joy of being a conveyancer is that no two days are the same. It does mean that we always have to be organised because you never know when that transaction which is moving along smoothly suddenly becomes the most difficult case at that time. And the transaction which you thought would be around for […]
Market Enjoys Busiest Day Since Lockdown
The property market enjoyed its busiest day yesterday since lockdown was introduced. Purchase mortgage search volume was 25 per cent higher yesterday than any other time since lockdown restrictions were introduced, according to Twenty7Tec mortgage data. Overall, mortgage search volume has increased by 11.89 per cent when compared with the same day last week, up […]
Today’s Conveyancer Sentiment Survey: Market Improving Slowly
The majority of conveyancing firms surveyed by Today’s Conveyancer last week believe the market has shrunk to below 50 per cent of what it was at this time last year. Today’s Conveyancer wants to understand the market sentiment each week to provide a clear view of the conveyancing sector. Click here to complete our latest […]
Ask An Expert: The Green Shoots Of Post-Lockdown Recovery
In our recent Ask an Expert series, Chris Harris interviews Rob McKellar, Head of Practice for Residential Conveyancing and Head of Strategic Growth for Consumer Legal Services at Slater & Gordon Lawyers. The pair discuss the reopening of the property market and the impact this is having on residential conveyancing. Slater & Gordon recently enjoyed […]
Take Care Now To Avoid Claims Later
Conveyancers must take particular care to follow Government and Law Society guidance in order to avoid the risk of claims, or even regulatory action brought by the SRA, once the pandemic is over. As a firm that regularly defends solicitors who are the subject of claims and disciplinary proceedings, we anticipate that the hazards of […]
RICS Update AML Guide As A Result Of Pandemic
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced it has updated it’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines as a result of the corona virus pandemic. With money laundering and other serious organised crime believing to cost the UK around £24 billion a year, it’s clear to see why regulations need to be tightened. The updated […]
New Homes Board Interim Chair Announced
It has been announced that Natalie Elphicke MP is to lead the New Homes Quality Board, acting as interim chair. The interim board, which is an independent body that has the responsibility for the quality of new build homes and consumer redress, met for the first time, and outlined it’s next steps. Guided by the principles […]
