Compass A.I. | The next development in protecting you from errors – accidental and intentional

The website Legal Futures reports on a disturbing case involving a fee earner and Stamp Duty “errors” which were entirely intentional on her part. Sarah Tyler, of firm Hek Jones, operated a fairly elaborate scheme of deception, requesting the correct amount of SDLT from her clients and then completing Returns which were knowingly incorrect and […]
Residential leasehold update | Free live webinar

Don’t miss our next free live webinar on Wednesday 8th March when we will be joined by property law expert Ian Quayle, who will be examining Residential Leasehold updates, avoiding problems and pitfalls. Suitable for Residential Conveyancers of all levels of experience. In this 60-minute we will be exploring: “Residential Leasehold Update – Avoiding Problems […]
Hewitts Solicitors: Automation made easy with the InfoTrack and Linetime integration

Hewitts Solicitors is a respected law firm with a family oriented mindset. With offices in Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, and Stockton-on-Tees, they remain the first point of contact for their local clientele. Their business is currently growing, with an average of more than 2,000 property transactions annually. Kelly Hind, Partner, tells us how the […]
PEXA webinar | Reimagining housing completions

We were thrilled to host our first industry webinar in December last year, sharing our journey from Australia to the United Kingdom, and how we’re working with industry here to transform the experience of buying, selling, and remortgaging for industry and consumers. We’re now live in the UK, having launched our digital remortgage solution in […]
Alan Kershaw confirmed as new LSB Chair as Dr Helen Phillips steps down

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Board (LSB) have announced the appointment of Alan Kershaw as the new Chair of the LSB. He has been appointed for a four-year term effective from 1st April 2023. The Lord Chancellor made the appointment in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice in accordance with the Legal Services […]
SuDs to be mandatory on all new houses by 2024

The government has announced it will amend the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to make sustainable drainage systems, referred to as SuDs, mandatory on all new housing development by 2024. Currently, SuDs, which typically use soakaways, grassed areas, permeable surfaces, and wetlands to reduce pressure on public sewers, are required for developments of 10 […]
#BCAwards2023 | Sponsor Spotlight: tmgroup

The third edition of the British Conveyancing Awards is just around the corner. Alongside a new, larger venue and a new headline sponsor in Groundsure, #BCAwards2023 is all about recognising and rewarding the herculean efforts of conveyancing superheroes who, despite hurdles aplenty, continue to go above and beyond to help clients move into their dream […]