Are face to face Know Your Customer (KYC) checks becoming a thing of the past?
Before work can be started on any legal or high-risk financial matter, professional services firms need to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and they need to complete them quickly. The identity of a client must be established in order to comply with Government regulations and to help avoid the risk of fraud. Lawyers, bankers, […]
House sales ‘expected to rise modestly and gain further momentum’ after prices stabilise
Conveyancing firms may see an uptick in business as new data suggests that homeowners are ‘on the move’, as house prices become more stable. The February 2024 RICS UK Residential Survey shows a more positive picture for sales than was the case for most of last year. According to the survey ‘near outlook is still […]
Success of Women in Estate Agency Conference 2024 demonstrates “that our industry is ready for change”
The Women in Estate Agency(WiEA) Conference held on March 7 shows that the ‘industry is ready for change’, according to attendees, as attendees took to social media to praise the event, held at Savoy Place in London. Attendees went online to describe the “emotional highs and lows” of the event, after witnessing passionate talks from […]
London homebuying platform to offer full suite of services to buyers in one package
In a move that hopes to further simplify the property buying process, London homebuying platform OneDome is expanding its flagship product HomeBuyer Service to include surveying services. This enhancement ensures that OneDome now provides a full suite of services to homebuyers—including mortgages, conveyancing, and surveys – all bundled into one package at a fixed price. […]
CMA announce further commitments to ground rent reductions
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that a further 500 households will benefit from commitments to not double ground rents. It has secured undertakings from 8 investment firms who acquired the freeholds from house builders, that they will return ground rents to the original fee amount from when the property was first sold, […]
InfoTrack crowned Legal Supplier of the Year at British Conveyancing Awards
InfoTrack has been awarded Legal Supplier of the Year for the second year running at the British Conveyancing Awards, a prestigious ceremony celebrating the work of property professionals in England and Wales. The 4th annual British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored by property due diligence report provider Groundsure, hosted over 400 property professionals at a glitzy ceremony […]
Top Local Land Charges teams revealed at Land Data 2024 Excellence Awards
Over 100 Local Authority Local Land Charges Officers who carry out land and property searches required for conveyancing transactions, attended the 17th Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence gala dinner in Derby on 4th March, hosted by comedian Markus Birdman. The national awards recognise the work and achievements of Local Land Charges departments […]
InfoTrack introduce new series of webinars on conveyancing
Digital Conveyancing Maturity: Learn from the leaders 20 March 2024 – 2.00 pm (1 hour) How are firms adopting and maximising their use of digital tools in conveyancing? Following the launch of the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Report 2024, we’re joined by a panel of firms who scored highly and made impressive improvements to their digital […]
Empowering Law Firm Leaders series focuses on helping SME law firms recognise their value through value-based pricing
Osprey Approach is pleased to announce the launch of the third episode in a series of interviews, aimed at Empowering Law Firm Leaders. This latest episode features expert advice from Shaun Jardine – former CEO of a top 200 law firm – and is available now to watch and listen for free. In this […]
HM Land Registry’s Digital ID standard has set a ‘Gold Standard’ in it’s approach to tech adoption says ThirdFort
Three years after the launch of HM Land Registry’s Digital ID Standard, the framework has set a ‘gold standard’ in its approach to tech adoption within homebuying, according to client compliance platform Thirdfort. The standard, unveiled on 12 March 2021, provides a step-by-step list of requirements for conveyancers’ use of digital services to verify their […]
Armalytix used by legal firms responsible for 1 in 8 residential property transactions in England and Wales
London, UK, 13 March 2024 – Armalytix, the leading UK-based data intelligence firm specialising in source of funds and affordability checks, has reached a significant milestone. It now stands as the driving force behind legal firms responsible for 1 in 8 residential property transactions conducted in England and Wales. In just two years since its market […]
TM Group wins Supporting the Industry Award at the British Conveyancing Awards 202
Just hours after announcing the acquisition of Lawtech Software Group, TM Group won Supporting the Industry Award at last night’s British Conveyancing Awards in London. This Award recognises our achievements through our digital Post Completion services, which plugs crucial gaps in the direct submission process, while creating a fully trackable and auditable process that saves […]
Embracing Change: Celebrating National Conveyancing Week
Fresh headlines impacting the conveyancing sector pop up every day – from the newly announced cut to Capital Gains Tax intended to improve access to the housing market, to fluctuating house prices and debates over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. Conveyancers are no strangers to change. After living through a global pandemic and adapting […]
Regulating property agents ‘edging closer from aspiration to reality’
Propertymark gave evidence at a House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Inquiry on 5th March 2024 which explored whether a new regulator should be created as suggested by the report of the Regulation of Property Agents working group in 2019, which the trade body participated in at the time. Timothy Douglas, Head of […]
Interview: Sarah Bent, Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Hegarty’s
Today’s Conveyancer recently sat down with Sarah Bent, Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Hegarty’s. Sarah has been with the firm for 14 years, after starting as an admin assistant. Hegarty has also just celebrated 50 years of operation. Sarah shares insights into her multifaceted role both at home and in the office. Having […]
Clough & Willis expands Property team with new senior associate appointment
Bolton and Bury-based law firm Clough & Willis has appointed Ged McNamara as a senior associate in its growing Property team. He joins the firm from another firm based in Greater Manchester where he was head of the conveyancing department. Ged’s new role will see him lead on a variety of residential and commercial matters […]
National Conveyancing Week 2024 Special Episode – HMLR in Conversation
This special edition of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast is guest hosted by one of the founders of National Conveyancing Week Rob Hailstone. Rob speaks with HM Land Registry’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Customer and Strategy Mike Harlow. Rob questions Mike about progress on the registrations backlogs, consistency of response from HMLR, lender updates, […]
