Is this the best kept secret in conveyancing?
Many firms have heard about the Bold Legal Group (BLG) and the weekly information bulletins, but not as many have heard about the BLG online forum. The Bold Legal Group is a membership association of nearly 700 law firms throughout England and Wales, and the weekly bulletins go to c. 5000 individual conveyancers. However, just […]
Dealing with the TA7: Tips and traps for residential conveyancers
The TA7 form was updated in January 2023 and was in use from the 14th February 2023. What is it with Valentines Day and the Building Safety Act 2022? I don’t know any conveyancers who are dealing with transactions with BSA 2022 issues that are “feeling the love” currently. The purpose of this article is […]
UK legal sector at risk, National Cyber Security Center warns
According to a recent report from the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), the legal industry is facing an increasing number of “ransomware attacks” In the report, Lindy Cameron, CEO of the NCSC, explains that organizations in the legal sector constantly deal with large sums of money and highly sensitive information, making them an attractive target […]
Conveyancing Information Executive welcomes Law Society Climate Change guidance
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has reviewed the recently released Law Society guidance and welcomes the first practical step taken to address climate change risks in property transactions. The purpose of the CIE is to raise data quality and content standards in property searches used within the UK conveyancing process, and this practical advice from […]
The Lender’s Corner: How can we bring borrowers along on the net zero journey?
Climate change is the defining issue of our generation, yet as the shift to a low carbon world gathers pace, a number of key questions remain. Many homeowners know there’s a need for change but are unsure how to get there. Others may not realise the role they will need to play, or the options […]
