How to resolve the complexities of slowing down conveyancing
Blog By Tina Khanna, Conveyancing Director of RG Law The UK now holds the rather embarrassing title of being the slowest country for selling residential property, according to new research by Home Sale Pack. An analysis of how long it takes to move from offer to completion in 10 of the world’s busiest housing markets […]
PLAG rebrands to Property Lawyers Alliance
The group previously known as Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) is to rebrand as Property Lawyers Alliance (PLA). The PLA is an ‘evolution’ of PLAG says founder Stephen Larcombe, opening up the group to a ‘wider, more inclusive group of property lawyers, that will support, inform, and protect the integrity of all property lawyers operating […]
Legal Services Board confirms rise to Compensation Fund levy
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns from the Law Society of England and Wales. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has sought to increase contributions to the Compensation Fund levy, to continue to manage the fund on a sound financial basis. […]
Sort Group shortlisted for IT Industry Award
Derby-based property, legal and financial specialists, Sort Group, have been shortlisted for the coveted title of ‘Development Team of the Year’ at this year’s UK IT Industry Awards. The awards, which are organised by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing magazine, are a flagship event in the technology industry calendar. They celebrate those […]
Almost half of professional services firms are not equipped to survive a major cybersecurity attack
Almost half (46%) of professional services firms across the UK are not equipped to handle the risk of a potential cybersecurity attack, new research by Stridon has found. The study, of 500 key IT decision-makers within the professional services sector, highlights a significant requirement for more strategic expertise and improved technology, with an emphasis on […]
Rise in mortgage approvals reflects ‘strong demand’ – BofE
Mortgage approvals on house purchases for August sit at 64,858 up (3.8%) from 62,496 in July, according to the Bank of England Money and Credit statistics. Following revised figures from the Bank of England, this marks three consecutive months of positive growth in mortgage approval levels with the monthly figure having increased since May. Approvals […]
Webinar: Mitigating the Risk of vendor fraud and Deepfakes
Join Our Webinar: Mitigating the Risk of Vendor Fraud and Deepfakes with Checkboard As the digital landscape evolves, law firms and conveyancers face increasing exposure to sophisticated cyber risks like vendor fraud and deepfakes. These threats not only pose financial risks but also jeopardise the reputations of businesses that fall victim to them. On 8th […]
LiveMore appoints David Wilson as COO
LiveMore the mortgage lender for people aged 50 to 90 plus has appointed David Wilson to chief operating officer (COO). Wilson joins from Barclaycard UK where he was director of operations, accountable for service delivery to 18 million customers and enabling a 23 per cent market share. As COO at LiveMore, Wilson’s role is to […]
Job security has emerged as a leading concern for lawyers when considering a new employer
Job security has emerged as a leading concern for lawyers when considering a new employer, surpassing other factors such as flexibility, progression and prestige of firm, according to a new report by legal attraction, recruitment and retention consultancy, Realm Recruit. As part of its annual market research conducted earlier this summer, Realm Recruit surveyed lawyers […]