The Ombudsman’s Corner: May 2022
When we recently updated our Scheme Rules, we made an amendment to Section 2 – “Who can complain about what”, to include a new section which clarifies that a complaint can be brought to us where the service has been provided to an estate of a person who is deceased where the complainant is a […]
Making Digital Real | Tip #1 – LinkedIn Business Pages
In our first video, we dive into the incredible potential of LinkedIn business pages. Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real and FRAMA UK shows us how these pages can supercharge your LinkedIn presence and keep the algorithm on your side. Discover the art of hyperlinked content within LinkedIn business pages, a strategy that keeps your […]
HM Land Registry streamlines ‘front-loaded’ support for complex applications
New hub brings five key specialist support services together in one place on GOV.UK and on Portal, including Ask for Guidance Customers can save time and delays by talking to HM Land Registry before they submit complex applications Each service has a dedicated contact form to ensure enquiries reach the right person at the right […]
Legal Case Management Software for English Law Firms – Q&A with Grant
Who are Denovo BI? That’s actually quite a common question we get in England and is one of the main reasons we want to introduce our brand to a new audience. In short Denovo Business Intelligence are a legal software company who are all about making lawyers lives easier. Our founder, George Blair, set out to achieve […]
Conveyancing Information Executive comments on the Law Society Guidance on Climate Risks
Last week, the Law Society of England and Wales published their highly anticipated “Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors”. CIE is supportive of the clarity that the Law Society guidance now provides to the industry, particularly with regard to the conveyancer’s duties to their client and how they should consider any advice and information […]
Presenting Data to Go – Landmark’s new property trends dashboard
Landmark is proud to share Data to Go, a snapshot of the property trends happening in the market right now. With access to 700+ datasets and over 1bn unique data features, we are the biggest resource for land and property in the UK. This wealth of knowledge adds immense value and insight to our customers, […]
Simplify cyberattack set firm back £7m, accounts reveal
Recent accounts published by the parent company of Simplify have revealed the 2021 incident cost the firm £7 million – though they were compensated for lost business by their insurers. The firm suffered a prolonged systems outage as a result of a cybersecurity breach towards the end of 2021. The cyberattack resulted in the exposure […]
Lending figures paint ‘mixed picture’ for housing market, experts suggest
New lending figures released by the Bank of England (BoE) this week have revealed a “significant drop” in mortgage lending to individuals. However, with mortgage approvals soaring, commentators have suggested the stats paint a “mixed picture” for the housing market. Mortgage lending to individuals fell from a net flow of £0.7 billion in February to […]
The Lender’s Corner: The golden age of UK housebuilding
The Lender’s Corner: May 2023 | Martese Carton, Director of Mortgage Distribution, Leeds Building Society When the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in June 1953 the average house cost just £1,692 and the average salary was £333. Now, on the eve of His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6th, […]
Industry body criticises ‘postcode lottery’ affecting property searches
An industry body for the searches sector has criticised the “postcode lottery” affecting homebuyers across the UK leaving some purchasers waiting for up to three months for their searches. The Association of Independent Property Search Agents (IPSA) say the delays stifling some parts of the housing market are sometimes unavoidable – but there are ways […]
