Credas adds Open Banking powered financial checks
Our Open Banking module enables you to effortlessly gather financial evidence from your clients within minutes. Making Proof and Source of Funds checks a whole lot easier. You can now stop chasing your clients for financial statements and instead gather the evidence you need as part of one seamless customer onboarding process. Key features of […]
HM Treasury approves updated anti-money laundering guidance from LSAG
In early July, while many were enjoying some well-earned time away from their desk, HM Treasury approved the updated anti-money laundering (AML) guidance developed by the Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) in early 2021. The group, which is made up of both regulatory and representative bodies for legal services in the UK, including the Solicitors […]
EvolveCommunity from PracticeEvolve: what is it?
Every law firm needs and uses software, and for some investing in the right tools can be a significant driver of business success. However, as your law firm grows, software performance gaps can emerge. Most software providers will offer comprehensive user training as part of their initial onboarding process. But what happens once the software […]
IQ legal training webinar: due diligence in residential conveyancing
Ian Quayle, Chief Executive at IQ Legal Training, is pleased to present this 60-minute webinar session aimed at residential conveyancers of all levels, exploring: Dealing with TA forms and raising additional enquiries – advising the buyer Searches – essential searches, necessary searches, explaining to buyer clients choices, identifying and quantifying risk Client inspection – actual […]
IQ legal training webinar: dealing with residential leaseholds
This sixty minute webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers of all levels of experience and will explore: Changes to CQS guidelines and leasehold transactions Key issues on reporting on title Scoping the retainer in residential leasehold transactions Focusing on practical issues, this webinar will examine some of the common problems encountered in leasehold transactions. Extensive […]
A third of property transactions fall through and completion times are on the rise
A new report has found that a third of property transactions fall through, with the average length of time it takes to buy a home also creeping up. The findings, part of home moving platform Smoove’s inaugural Home Movers Report, show that within the last six months, the average time taken to complete a purchase […]
Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda additions focus on the impact of technology within the industry
The newest additions to the Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda have been released, with afternoon sessions focused on the impact of technology within law firms. Panels will discuss how digital adoption is evolving business operations and the influence technology has on staff and clients, as well as debating some thought-provoking topics and concepts that the market […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer; 31st August 2022
Again, I have been spoilt for choice as to what to write about this week, but I would like you all to indulge in my chosen topic for this week’s diary. I started my Articles on the 1st September 1988 and it is always a time of reflection for me at this time of year. […]
Government calls for more evidence on building safety defects
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have called for evidence to be published on all leaseholder buildings above 11 metres or 5 storeys with relevant defects, such as dangerous external cladding and/or insulation boards made of combustible material. The evidence will be used to help protect leaseholders in buildings from the impact […]
