InfoTrack Partners with Teal Compliance to give conveyancers greater confidence on Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud

InfoTrack, a pioneer in innovative legal technology solutions, and leading compliance consultancy Teal Compliance, have announced an industry-first partnership that will see specialist fraud and money laundering guidance made available to users of InfoTrack’s eCOS onboarding solution. Announced at InfoTrack’s Innovation Roadshow in Manchester, the partnership aims to provide InfoTrack customers with added reassurance throughout […]

Landmark residential property trends report Q3 ‘24 – October 2024

Landmark’s latest Residential Property Trends Report for Q3 2024 is now available. This thorough analysis explores the property transaction landscape in England, Scotland and Wales, offering valuable insights into key market dynamics, including listings, SSTC/SSTM, searches ordered and completions. A mixed picture of cautious optimism  The residential market in Q3 2024 reveals a mixed landscape, […]

Metro Bank plans to collaborate with PEXA to deliver frictionless conveyancing

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PEXA, the world leader behind the first digital property exchange process, today announced that Metro Bank plans to work with them to explore how to make the re-mortgaging journey for their customers faster and easier. The goal is to deliver quicker post-offer processes, faster remortgage completion times and greater transparency for Metro Bank’s customers and […]

Understanding the SRA’s 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Data Collection Initiative

Law firms – particularly those involved in high-risk transactions or managing clients in high-risk industries – must ensure their anti-money laundering (AML) processes and practices align with current and evolving regulatory expectations. In 2024, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) launched a comprehensive data collection exercise focusing on AML within the legal sector. The SRA’s latest […]

Collaboration group seeks volunteers for mentoring pilot

A mentoring programme is being piloted by networking and collaboration group Women in Residential Property seeking members to take part in a six-month trial.  Women in Residential Property (WiRP) was launched in 2017 to foster and facilitate collaboration between women working across all sectors of the residential property industry from development through to agency and […]

Law Society TA6 webinars now available to watch on-demand

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Webinars produced by the Law Society as part of their consultation into proposed amends to the TA6 Property Protocol form have been made available to review on demand. ‘Understanding the TA6 form and digital developments in residential conveyancing’ have been published as part of Property Week (14 to 18 October) and sought to cover topics […]

August saw steady buyer interest, increased viewings, and stable supply

The housing market in August 2024 displayed a mixture of stability and subtle shifts, according Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report. The average number of new prospective buyers registered per member branch remained static at 71, unchanged from the previous month. This steady interest is complemented by consistent average viewing numbers, which held firm at 91 per […]