Wishing everyone some downtime at Christmas
As we approach the Christmas period, we know from speaking to so many of you the pressure you are currently under. The hours you are putting in (yes we see the searches coming in at midnight and over the weekend and can only hope this is flexible working!), the expectations and insistence of clients to […]
Challenges and Changes for Conveyancers
Stewart Title hosting FREE CPD Webinar on the most important issues for property lawyers in 2020 Ever since the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic started to hit the real estate market in March, Stewart Title has been proud to work with noted property law expert Ian Quayle to deliver a unique series of FREE CPD Webinars for […]
New partnership to streamline indemnity process
CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) and Redbrick Solutions are joining forces to deliver an integrated service providing legal indemnity insurance products to the conveyancing market. Redbrick Solutions and CLS PI are committed to making an inspiring and positive impact on the property industry by working proactively to improve the conveyancing process and to formulate and […]
Take part in Lawcare’s ground-breaking research study
Legal mental health charity, Lawcare is urging legal professionals to join over 1,350 fellow colleagues to make their voice heard and tell their story in a ground-breaking research study. Only four weeks to go until the deadline of 31st December, LawCare is urging legal professionals to take part in their study ‘Life in the Law’ […]
How are lenders resourcing up for the current mortgage volumes?
The end of the first lockdown saw a surge in home buying and demand for mortgages. With most staff in lending firms working from home, apart from the branches, lenders have been working hard to keep up with the volume of business. Lenders have been busy recruiting, training, offering overtime to staff and utilising technology […]
Couple lose life savings in housing transaction horror
In an article recently published by the Financial Reporter, it outlined the shocking reality which resulted in one couple losing their life savings, as their housing chain collapsed as a result of a mortgage broker withdrawing their offer. Abdus Saboor and his wife are faced with a bill of at least £33,000 plus ‘damages’ after their […]
Movers and Shakers – 4 December 2020
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Kevin Gilbert has been appointed as Director and Licenced Conveyancer […]
