Perfect Portal release new and enhanced app to help law firms reach Safe Harbour compliance

Following the recent Digital Identity Standard launched by HM Land Registry (HMLR) in the last few weeks, Perfect Portal have created a new interface and enhanced features for their app, ensuring law firms are equipped with the tools they need to meet Safe Harbour compliance. But what is “Safe Harbour”? This term is used to […]
UKLTA Webinar | Adoption of legal tech: why it doesn’t happen on its own

UKLTA Webinar | Adoption of legal tech: why it doesn’t happen on its own. Hosted by iManage Legal Practice Lead Jack Shepherd Join the UKLTA on Wed 25th May 12.00-13.00 for the latest topical webinar: Lots of discussion about legal technology is driven by buzzwords. Things you could do, the promise of artificial intelligence and […]
No silver bullet for achieving collaboration

Ahead of the “‘Top 5: Initiatives to boost collaboration across the property transaction” tm:tv session at 12 noon on Tuesday 24th May, Joe Pepper, CEO of tmgroup asked the panel: “What’s been the real sticking point in achieving collaboration in recent years?” The answers were enlightening as to the scope of the challenges facing the […]
Four ways we can help you save on your Stamp Duty Land Tax

With Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) the subject of yet another current consultation, the whys and wherefores of this most complex of UK taxes stand to be altered once again. With up to one in ten buyers already paying the wrong amount of Stamp Duty, it can’t help but feel that the dice are being […]
Good morning with Minerva – a conversation with Eddie Goldsmith

In this short webinar, we talk with Co-Founder of YouConvey and former Chair of the CA, Eddie Goldsmith. Eddie joins Minerva’s Sales Director Richard Mathias to chat all things current in conveyancing – what does the market look like right now? What are the burning topics? Not your average chat – join these two legends […]
Transactions are slowing down, suggests data

New data from OnTheMarket has suggested that properties on the market may be beginning to take longer to sell. 63% of properties were listed as sold subject to contract (SSTC) within 30 days of appearing for sale on the portal in April. Indeed, this is up from 54% a year ago. The figure is, however, […]
Is the pandemic property boom slowing? Latest data suggests so

Despite a strong start to the year where house price growth is concerned, a month-on-month dip in mortgage approvals has caused many to speculate whether the pandemic property market boom may soon fizzle out. However, latest market analysis from specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital, has revealed that new buyer activity may already be slowing, […]