Spotlight: Managing complex conveyancing cases without the admin
Managing a large portfolio of properties can be time-consuming, costly, stressful, unruly and at times indifferent to deadlines. Trying to juggle all the return dates and deadlines while solving unexpected issues and managing overheads can drain hours of productive conveyancing time. Our Portfolio Service removes the administration burden for complex or multi-site transactions leaving you […]
Practice guide updates: PG19A, PG26, PG49, PG25, PG8, PG24, PG82 and PG19
Restrictions and leasehold properties (PG19A) Page summary: A guide to restrictions on registered leasehold titles and what to do when complying with a restriction causes difficulties. Change made: The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems. Time updated: 6:00am, 27 August 2024 Leases: determination (PG26) Page summary: […]
Land Registry Delays – Conveyancers hit back
Delays at HM Land Registry is costing the property profession thousands of pounds in lost administrative time and effort… and potentially consumers looking to take advantage of falling interest rates. Clients looking to remortgage now, with mortgage rates reducing again, will be less than pleased at not being able to process their transactions due to […]
CoPSO Chair to step down
Long-time Chair of property search standards association The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO), James Sherwood-Rogers has announced he will step down at the end of September 2024 Launched in 2003, CoPSO has ‘enabled the creation of the modern search industry’ say Sherwood-Rogers, who has chaired the organisation for over 10 years. It has played […]
Ex-Conveyancer launches onboarding platform having secured £500,000 funding
A conveyancing prop-tech has officially launched after securing £500,000 in seed funding, supported by an Innovate UK grant. ProConvey’s digital onboarding solution aims to “transform traditional conveyancing” reduce manual errors, and improve client satisfaction through its platform. It has been developed by ex-conveyancer Chris Scantlebury who began work on the project in January 2023. Having […]
UK the slowest home moving nation
Home moving in England and Wales takes an average of 179 days from listing to completion; the slowest home moving completion timescales in 12 home moving nations. Across the 12, the average transaction takes 110 days with the US leading the way on 53 days from listing to ‘closing’. The research has been undertaken by […]
Legal Services Board unveils interactive map and research to drive action to enhance legal sector diversity
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has released an interactive map and two reports aimed at understanding and addressing the barriers that stop people from pursuing a successful and fulfilling legal career, regardless of background or circumstance. The map and report identify specific stages in lawyers’ careers where barriers can prevent some groups of people from […]
Key material information still missing from listings – Claim
Key data required under guidance published by the National Trading Standard Estate and Lettings Team (NTSELAT) in line with Consumer Protection Regulations is still being omitted from estate agent listings and not being shown on major consumer portals. Analysis of 118 Rightmove listings from 1st July 2024 to 9th August 2024 show that while a […]
PropertyPal announced a strategic merger with Propertynews
Today, PropertyPal announced a strategic merger with Propertynews, uniting two of Northern Ireland’s leading property websites. This merger combines the best of both websites’ technology, people, and skills, with the aim of driving innovation and enhancing the experience for home searchers and agent advertisers across the region. Both the PropertyPal and Propertynews brands will continue […]
ERC launches guide to support the development of Retrofit Lifetime Mortgages
The Equity Release Council has unveiled new guidance for member firms to consider when launching retrofit lifetime mortgages. In consultation with the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and Council members, The Retrofit Lifetime Mortgage Guidance is designed to support product development and act as a starting point for broader discussion within the industry as providers seek […]
