Updated practice guides: PG82, PG62A, PG55, PG19, PG8, PG26
Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82) Page summary: Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82) Change made: Sections 2.2 and 3.2 have been amended to remove the requirement for Mercury signatures and conveyancer-certified electronic signatures that all the conveyancers involved agree to their use; and […]
‘Re-branding of green belt to grey belt will be contentious’ says law partner ahead of The King’s Speech
The King’s speech this Wednesday will include the housing bill. Building more houses will be at the heart of the new government’s agenda and the housing bill will set out how this will be achieved. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to overhaul the planning system and reintroduce mandatory housing targets. In response, Fergus Charlton, […]
The Law Society announce seminar in collaboration with Teal Legal to support estate agents with material information rules.
The Law Society of England and Wales announced a joint initiative with Teal Legal on June 18th to host an exclusive online seminar for estate agents, focusing on the latest developments in property transactions. The Seminar will be run by Sally Holdway, director at Teal Legal, who will be joined by two members of The […]
Market ‘poised for upturn’ despite slow pipeline progress
The residential property may be ‘poised for a potential upturn’ despite transactions being over 40% down on 2019. A 6% increase in the number of new properties coming to market and listings remaining above 2019 levels since the turn of the year, point to a ‘possible return to more dynamic conditions’ according to the latest […]
Enhancing Security Through Regular Software Updates
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a paramount concern for law firms. The sensitive nature of legal work demands robust security measures to protect client information and maintain professional integrity. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by ensuring your legal practice management software is kept up-to-date. Guard Against Emerging Threats Hackers […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Consultation “the right thing” says Law Society CEO
The Law Society of England and Wales’ (LS) CEO has offered a robust response to the uproar surrounding the fifth edition of the TA6 Property information form, saying a consultation launched last week was the ‘right response’ after the professional body was taken to task by those in the industry. Ian Jeffery addressed the issues […]
Compare My Move lets you control which locations you want to target
What makes Compare My Move stand out from other lead generators is that it allows you to choose which postcodes you want to target. We view our network as a partnership and work hard to find new ways to provide you with high-quality conveyancing leads. Our Lead Manager App lets you activate and pause leads […]
Law Society launches TA6 consultation
The Law Society of England and Wales has formally launched the proposed TA6 consultation after the decision to postpone the implementation of the updated fifth edition of the form earlier this month. The consultation follows uproar from the conveyancing community over the lack of consultation over updates to the Property Information Form TA6 protocol form […]
Expanded format for third year of digital conveyancing summit
An event to showcase the opportunities for conveyancers to review and adopt new technology solutions in their businesses returns for its third year in November with an expanded format and new locations. The Digital Conveyancing Summit brought 650 conveyancing professionals together either in-person or online to the 2023 event which was hosted in London. Tickets […]
Political certainty and potential rate drop bode well for Autumn market
Market activity has remained steady throughout the General Election campaign, and though there are signs that some would-be movers are waiting for the first Bank of England Base Rate cut, most are continuing with their moving plans, according to Rightmove. The number of sales being agreed remains encouraging at 15% above the same period a […]
Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace when working with clients who have experienced abuse
A mental health charity for the legal sector says that ‘vicarious trauma’ occurs when people are exposed to trauma through their work or work with those who have experienced traumatic events – such as lawyers who with clients who have experienced sexual assault or domestic abuse. Charity Lawcare says that in the legal sector this […]
Material Information “HIPs by the back door” – PLAG
Ahead of the Law Society Special General Meeting (SGM) on 23rd July 2023, the Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) has accused the Law Society of trying to introduce Home Information Packs (HIPs) ‘by the back door’ as well as suggesting that conveyancing is being ‘re-engineered to fit the law tech’ in a briefing note circulated […]
Promises to ease ‘friction’ of homebuying with product that can ‘reduce property sales by 26 days’
A British residential property software company has launched a national home transaction infrastructure brand with the aim of giving industry professionals immediate access to digital services in a bid to ease the ‘friction’ of homebuying. Houseful, a London company which is owned by Silver Lake Partners and has property website Zoopla under it’s umbrella has […]
Open letter calls for regulation of estate agency
An open letter signed by British Property Federation (BPF), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Federation of Private Residents Association (FoPRA), The Property Institute (TPI) and Propertymark has called on newly appointed Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner to introduce a regulated framework for estate agency. According to the signatories, […]
Estate Agency customer completes first pre-filled Law Society licensed Digital TA6
A York based estate agency customer has been the first to complete a pre-filled Law Society licensed digital TA6 form after changes to the form were announced earlier this year. Hunters Estate Agency, which is part of the Property Franchise Group (TPFG), have announced that one of their customers is the first to complete the […]
Home moving should be “digital when it can be, and personal when it needs to be”
Movera CEO Nick Hale joins the latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast to discuss the his, and Movera’s, progress since his last appearance on the podcast in July 2023. Across its businesses Movera touch c.25% of all remortgage and sale and purchase transactions. Having been in the role for 2 years, Nick reflects on what he wishes […]
