How TIM WOODS can improve productivity in your conveyancing firm
In the conveyancing world, fixed fees are paid for purchase transactions or completed sales, therefore time spent on activities that add no value to these transactions will eat into the profit a company earns. In the world of Lean, we call this non-value adding time “waste”, and Tim Woods is to blame. (Tim Woods isn’t […]
Detached homes make up 35% of new build purchases
In line with reports that larger homes have been popular with home movers as more space is required to accommodate home working, Warwick Estates has revealed that the new-build sector has made a significant contribution to detached housing supply. An analysis of new build property sales since the start of the pandemic show that some […]
SQE: Landmark new route to qualifying as solicitor launches
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will today introduce the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), marking the beginning of the biggest change to how aspiring solicitors can enter the profession for almost 30 years. Aspiring solicitors will now be required to take two sets of centralised assessments designed to evaluate competence for entry to the profession, as […]
New legal job site launched for property lawyers
A new legal job site has been launched to help conveyancers advertise and recruit for their teams. Propertyjobs.legal is a new UK platform that connects Law practises to conveyancing talent. The platform has been launched by Shane Hennessy. Hennessy has a background in launching niche recruitment websites to serve growing needs. “We felt there was […]
Cyber Essentials – simple, effective and affordable cyber security for the legal profession
Are you in the cyber hot seat? With reams of sensitive personal data and transactions that involve large sums of money, the legal sector is undeniably a massive target for cyber crime. Cyber Security – A thematic review published last year by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reported the many costs of a cyber attack to a legal […]
Air pollution search launched for conveyancers and home movers
A new report aimed at educating home movers on air quality around their prospective new home has been launched. This month, Air Pollution Services launched their AirChecker™️ which will make it easier for consumers and their property professionals to get the information they need to make the right decision. The Air Pollution Services’ (APS) report is […]
