Mitigating the Risk of Cyber Fraud
Conveyancers are a prime target for cyber criminals as they regularly deal with such significant sums of money. Between March 2020 and March 2021, the SRA reported 147% increase in cyber attacks on law firms when comparing the first 3 months of 2020 to the first three months of 2021. The repercussions of cyber attackers […]
3 things you probably didn’t already know about ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is complex – with nuances, reliance on multiple data sources, and more! Yet it’s something law firms need to develop a greater understanding of, as investors are increasingly looking to improve sustainability measures across their property portfolios. Ahead of tmgroup’s next tm:tv session – in partnership with Landmark – […]
Seven lenders to cover the cost of making cladding forms public
UK Finance today announces that seven mortgage lenders will cover the cost of making existing EWS1 forms publicly available through the Fire Industry Association (FIA) Building Safety Information Portal. EWS1 forms are used for mortgage valuation purposes for flats and determine if a property needs cladding remediation work. The seven lenders are: Barclays, HSBC UK, […]
North West Ambitions for Growing Law Firm
Warrington firm FDR Law, has been acquired by the South-East’s Taylor Rose MW Group in a bid to strengthen significant expansion plans in the North-West. The acquisition is the first stage in a strategy that the Taylor Rose MW Group hopes will expand the firm’s parallel consultant solicitor presence and develop a stronghold in the […]
Winner Spotlight: Manish Patel
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Restrictive Covenants In Property Transactions
This article explores Restrictive Covenants in property transactions in detail, covering the following areas: What are Restrictive Covenants? First Case Study – Investigation vs Insurance Considerations for Conveyance Diving Deeper into Restrictive Covenants Second Case Study – Value of Indemnity Policies What are Restrictive Covenants? Restrictive Covenants is a legal and binding obligation written into […]
