Ordering Title Insurance Online Just Got Easier
As part of its commitment to provide solutions to help property lawyers and their clients overcome the many hurdles faced when buying property, Stewart Title has launched a number of improvements to its already successful online ordering platform, Stewart Online Solution. “The pressure is always on lawyers to find ways to resolve the problems faced […]
SearchFlow responds to the Halifax House Price Index, September 2020
In response to the latest Halifax House Price Index, which has shown prices reach a record high after the largest monthly increase since 2016, Dr Tom Quirke, managing director of SearchFlow – the UK’s largest provider of legal due diligence for commercial and residential property transactions – provides his view on what this means to […]
The CMA Calls For Evidence As It Begins To Revisit Review
In 2016, the Competition Market Authority (CMA) carried out a review on the supply of legal services in England and Wales. After the review, the CMA outlined some recommendations and now it is taking some time to see if any progress has been made in the sector. Back in 2016, the came to the conclusion […]
Law Society Excellence Awards Shortlist Announced
The Law Society Excellence Awards shortlist has now been announced with the event being held virtually next month. The Law Society’s website states: “The Excellence Awards entries we have received in what has been a very challenging year for solicitors are a testament to the outstanding work accomplished across the legal profession. Congratulations to tall […]
Feel Good Friday: Sort Legal, Mitchell Roberton, Smartsearch & Equity Release Council
There have been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a little snap shot of what’s been going on. Sort Legal welcome new HOLP Laura Burkinshaw and celebrate opening of a […]