Technology adoption in conveyancing
In a roundtable hosted by SearchFlow that focused on Technology Transformation in Global Real Estate, LegalTech consultant Brian Kennedy considers the future evolution of the property lawyer profession as a result of technology adoption. Here, Adam Groom from SearchFlow asks four questions about the impact of technology with property transactions. Adam Groom: “What observations are […]
Law firms urged to prepare for post-lockdown demand
As the end of the third national lockdown approaches, law firms must prepare for a dramatic and sustained spike in new enquiry volumes, according to research from Moneypenny. Moneypenny handles more than 2 million legal calls and live chats each year for more than 1,000 legal firms in the UK, including 60 of the Top […]
Cyber crime and the increased risks of working from home
Paul Saunders, Managing Director of Legal Eye talks to Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement for Lawyer Checker, about the rise in cyber security risks caused by recent changes to working patterns and working from home. This article was submitted to be published by Legal Eye as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Conveyancer. The […]
HMLR Practice Guide updates: PG50, PG19, PG80 & PG78
Here are the latest practice guide updates issued by HM Land Registry. Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50) Page summary: Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50). Change made: Section 2 has been amended to include details of a change to the […]
Poll finds conveyancers have better work/life balance during lockdown but miss the office printer!
Many of us have quickly adapted to spending the past 12 months working from home, however for those handling property transactions there were regulatory and legal barriers to overcome as well as mastering Zoom. X-Press Legal Services is a property search firm with a network of 26 regional offices and recently polled its conveyancing clients […]
A second shot in the arm is the right prescription to get the Scottish property market back on its feet
As the socially-distanced queues snake round the block at vaccination centres across Scotland, there is a general acceptance that a shot in the arm is a jolly good thing. As far as Pfizer is concerned, a second shot is even more devoutly to be wished. This observation could equally well apply to the residential property […]