What makes an electronic signature qualified?
Following its pilot scheme which began in 2020, HMLR has announced that it will now accept Qualified Electronic Signatures on documents and deeds and is encouraging lawyers and their clients to make use of this technology since it has been well tested and regulated. We take a look at what this means for law firms […]
Beyond the checklist: Ending the cycle of bad enquiries
Thursday, 21 August at 11:00 am | Register here Vague questions. Endless back-and-forth. Delays leading to stalled transactions. Sound familiar? For many conveyancers, the traditional approach to managing enquiries is slowing everything down. In this webinar, Sam Loizou/Chris Watt, Product Manager at InfoTrack, will unpack why traditional enquiry workflows often fall short, and what firms can […]
Ending enquiry delays: A smarter solution for faster completions
Wednesday, 13 August at 11:00 am | Register here If post-offer enquiries are stalling your transactions, you’re not alone. From inconsistent processes and templated checklists, enquiries remain one of the most frustrating stages of the conveyancing journey. In this webinar, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, will explore the complexities that delay […]
Why upfront information and material information matter more than ever
As pressure mounts on the property industry to improve transparency and reduce delays, the importance of Upfront Information (UFI) and Material Information (MI) has never been clearer. With recent headlines highlighting confusion and concern over the removal of key guidance, the need for clarity and consistency is more urgent than ever. Join Travis Scholes, Commercial Director at LMS, and a panel […]
Advising co-owners: Key issues in residential conveyancing – NAVRO Compliance FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Don’t miss our next live webinar – Monday, 22nd September 2025 | 2 – 3 PM (60 minutes) This focused live session is designed to support residential conveyancers at all levels in confidently advising co-owners throughout the transaction process. We’ll explore: • Using checklists to obtain the right information from clients • How to clearly […]
New digital platform ‘will address genuine needs’ in conveyancing process
A new digital platform launched by property technology company e4 Strategic aims to ‘modernise post-offer processes and improve efficiency in the conveyancing process’ to ‘address the genuine needs’ of conveyancers and lenders. The VERSA platform has been built to address what e4 Strategic says is ‘one of the most persistent challenges to the UK property […]
Steep drop in residential construction ‘should ring alarm bells in government’
A ‘fresh and sharp drop’ in construction activity that has seen residential building fall to its lowest level since since May 2020 is a serious a wake up call for the government, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said. Data from S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows ‘a considerable slump’ in […]
Research from high street banks highlights struggle to get on the property ladder
Reports released this week by TSB and Barclays have highlighted the difficulties faced by many people who want to get on the property ladder, with 80% of first-time buyers moving back in with their parents to cut costs, and the number of renters saving for a deposit hitting a six-month low. The TSB report revealed […]
Mortgage intermediary enhances ability to identify and support vulnerable customers
A mortgage intermediary has rolled out a new technology provided by specialists in understanding capacity to improve its ability to identify and better service vulnerable customers. Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has introduced a Financial Vulnerability Assessment Tool across its broker network, described as ‘key to helping MAB ensure we continue to meet the Consumer Duty […]
Unlocking insights with the remastered Argyll reports
As part of our continued drive to be at the forefront of the property market, we’ve redesigned our Argyll SiteSolutions reports. These reports continue to provide expert insight and bespoke recommendations, retaining a higher level of clarity and the optional consideration of climate risk. This allows our customers to proceed with the highest level of […]