Managing property transaction risk

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Managing risk is a crucial part of dealing with a property purchase. In a transaction with such wide scope for fraud and error plus pressures of time and workload, putting the right processes in place to reduce the chance of mistakes is essential. Key risks and how to reduce them Not notifying the lender of […]

Today’s Conveyancer partners with Valafy

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Today’s Conveyancer is pleased to announce a new partnership with business insights firm Valafy that will see the startup share its acumen with the publication’s readership alongside any updates and developments regarding their service. To mark the partnership, Today’s Conveyancer is working in conjunction with Valafy to offer its readers the chance to win one […]

New look website for property data leader, Search Acumen

Industry-leading property data insight and technology provider, Search Acumen, has recently unveiled its new look website for an improved visitor experience following the recent expansion of its service offering. Web design business Limely worked with Search Acumen to produce a smart redesign to reflect the firm’s innovative and dynamic approach to digital transformation. The easy-to-use […]

Conveyancing between Coronations

In light of the Coronation of King Charles III later this week, we have taken the opportunity to consider how much has changed in Conveyancing since the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. The modernising of the Conveyancing process and the commitment of the industry to reducing transaction timelines means that the conveyancing process today […]

InfoTrack adds improved Source of Funds checks to client onboarding service

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Legal technology provider InfoTrack has released a new enhanced digital verification of funds solution encompassing Source of Funds, Proof of Funds, and Source of Wealth to make the whole process easier and faster for law firms and their clients. Source of Funds and Source of Wealth checks are firmly in the spotlight as regulators like […]

Lease extension issues: Government confirms intention to legislate

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The government has confirmed its intention to solve the lease extension issues facing leaseholders as part of a wider upcoming leasehold reform bill – but action is not expected until the next Session of Parliament. Currently, when a lease is extended, the existing lease is surrendered and a new lease is granted. Yet, in order […]

Law firms issued guidance on new wellbeing at work rules

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We have issued updated guidance to help law firms and those who work for them understand what new rules on health and wellbeing in the workplace mean for them. The new rules were introduced earlier this month following approval by the Legal Services Board (LSB). They include specific obligations in the Codes of Conduct for both firms […]