HMLR Practice Guide updates: PG80 & PG67

Here are the latest practice guide updates issued by HM Land Registry. Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80) Page summary: Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80). Change made: Update to section 2.2 to clarify amending panel 7 of form AP1 also applies to the […]
Construction sector continues to feed economic recovery

Construction output fell 2.0% in April 2021 following a particularly strong increase in March (5.8%), and output now stands slightly above its pre-pandemic February 2020 level1 Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, says: “Despite the drop in monthly construction output following a strong March, the construction sector remains one of the leading lights in the […]
From toilet paper to steel cladding – how to manage a supply sheet storm

Remember when there was no toilet paper on the shelves in the supermarket? I’m still not very clear on what triggered the run on the roll, but excessive demand very quickly overwhelmed the supply chain, leading to shortages in the shops. The fact that many people were digging in to their soft-ply stockpile for months […]
Cyber attack crisis management for law firms

Law firms are unfortunately enticing prospects to cyber criminals, due to the high value transactions involved. A robust disaster recovery and business continuity plan are therefore imperative to safeguard against a cyber attack. Lawyer Checker specialise in risk mitigation for the legal sector and sadly know it is a case of when not if an […]
New era for industry leading “Today’s” publications

The industry leading “Today’s” publications enter a new era as owners Chris Harris and Karen Babington step away from the business. Covering three main areas of private client law, conveyancing, wills and probate and family, the three publications have a significant reach and influence in their respective sectors. Managing Director David Opie will take the […]
Professional Indemnity insurance premiums rise significantly for firms

This spring saw firms paying an average third more for their professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover. The recent 2021 professional PII renewal season meant the legal sector ended up forking out on average 30 per cent more for their cover, according to Lockton Solicitors. A Law Society spokesperson said: “We previously warned firms could expect […]
Top Tips for Customer Reviews

The news earlier this week that the SRA is running a pilot with customer review platforms is very welcome news and long overdue. Conveyancers, in general, are way behind agents in generating and marketing customer reviews to secure new business. I’ve spoken to many conveyancers over recent years and when I ask where or how […]