Weighing up contaminated land risks versus flooding and subsidence
As property lawyers will know, contaminated land can give rise to a range of liabilities and unexpected costs, whether they relate to human health, land, buildings, businesses, or the wider environment. The statute that has attracted most attention since it was brought into force over 20 years ago is Part IIA of the Environmental Protection […]
Property professionals must hold their fees high to truly thrive
A booming year in the property market should have worked wonders for the bottom line, but for many the opposite proved to be true – highlighting the need for many to reassess their fee structure across 2022 and beyond – according to the latest research from tmgroup, mio and Conveyancing Data Services (CDS). Available to […]
Property prices soar – and fraudsters know it, too
Property prices soar above £350k – and fraudsters know it, too For most people, buying a property is likely to be the largest transaction they ever make. In March this year, according to Rightmove’s House Price Index, the average property value broke the £350k mark for the first time, with the average house price now […]
Lawtons choose PracticeEvolve to manage clients more effectively
Lawtons Solicitors have selected PracticeEvolve in order to maximise new business opportunities, from initial enquiry to onboarding through to the final bill. Lawtons specialise in criminal law and have offices across nine different locations. Employing over 30 staff, they are ranked as one of the leading criminal defence solicitors in London and around the surrounding […]
92% of lawyers have faced stress or burnout, study finds
Survey finds 92% of lawyers have experienced stress or burnout because of their job, with more than a 25% experiencing it daily Legatics, developers of a legal transaction management platform, today announced the findings of a new survey conducted in collaboration with YouGov that reveals the impact stress, burnout and over work are having on […]
Understanding the changes and options for digital AP1 submissions with HMLR and InfoTrack
Upcoming InfoTrack webinar on 9th June: “Understanding the changes and options for digital AP1 submissions with HMLR and InfoTrack”. From November, HM Land Registry will no longer be accepting traditional scanned or PDF submissions for AP1s, and the old electronic document registration service (eDRS) will be removed and replaced with the digital registration service (DRS). […]
New home registrations up 25% in first quarter, reports NHBC
New data released today by NHBC (National House-Building Council) shows that UK new home registrations increased by 25% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. A total of 45,991 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2022 compared to 36,665 in Q1 2021, demonstrating the house-building sector’s […]
Legal Eye bolsters support offering with its Risk and Compliance Gap Analysis
Smoove plc-owned Legal Eye help law firms take a proactive approach to risk and compliance management through innovative and practical support. With a constant review of their offerings, the team are always seeking to ensure that they can offer the support most needed in the best possible way. With firms now offering a more hybrid […]
What do digital AP1s mean for law firms?
From November 2022, HM Land Registry will no longer accept scanned or PDF versions of AP1s. This move towards a seamless, paperless Digital Registration Service will undoubtedly accelerate processes and help eradicate errors and delays in the long term. But in the short-term, property lawyers must get ready to adapt to this new system. Digital […]
Conveyancers warned of smart home installation risks
Caveat emptor: get the smart home installation details before completing on a new home A cautionary tale for conveyancers: where smart home systems are installed, you should make sure you obtain all the installation records and any software files and records before completion. Speaking on how conveyancers can manage the risk that comes with smart […]
