Expert view: How firms can meet their compliance requirements and deliver a great client experience
In the second episode of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits series three, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey, was joined by David Rawson, eCOS head of product at InfoTrack UK; Kate Burt, owner of HiveRisk; and Eloise Butterworth, compliance manager at Lester Aldridge. Amy asked the panel to share their views on how firms can […]
From Fragmentation to Integration: mapping a pathway to maturity for Prop-tech
Over recent years, we’ve seen a steady flow of mergers and acquisitions in the Prop-tech market, including InfoTrack’s purchase of our leading UK tech business Search Acumen a few years ago. While the consolidation process can be turbulent, property companies and law firms should take heart that this is not the sign of an industry […]
Data mapping and sharing solution launched by well-known brands
Software designed to automate the filing of an AP1, stamp duty returns with HMRC and HMLR, and processing mortgage offers digitally to reduce errors, requisitions and manual data entry has been launched with the backing of two well known conveyancing brands. Sort Group, which includes Sort Refer and the CLC-regulated Sort Legal, has joined up […]
FoI request identifies shortage of planning officers hampering development plans
Plans to build 1.5m homes in the course of this Parliament could be impacted by a shortage of planning officers, with some council vacancy levels at almost 50% according to a recent Freedom of Information (FoI) request. The report, published in The Times, is drawn from a FoI request looking at 134 councils and suggests […]
Property portal introduces AI-powered feature search function
A new property listing portal has introduced a new way to search for their dream home, enabling home movers to enter descriptive words into the search bar to identify property features they are looking for. Billed as “home-inspiration playground” search terms including ‘freestanding baths,’ ‘exposed brickwork’ and ‘large gardens’ are promoted on the front page […]
Firm introduces ‘Don’t move, Don’t pay’ SDLT commitment
Law firm Dutton Gregory has launched the latest of its marketing stunts, this time aimed at first time home buyers hoping to beat the SDLT exemption deadline on 31st March 2025. In previous years the firm has introduced reduced fees for first time buyers and a commitment to ‘can its fees’ if clients’ property purchases […]
4 in 10 estate agents not advising on material information
A survey of 2,000 home movers suggests as many as four in ten (37%) estate agents are failing to advise clients on their obligations in regard to the provision of material information. 23% of home movers were unsure or had only provided some of the information relating to council tax band and tenure; required information […]
