SDLT registration: A sensible step forward for conveyancers
HMRC’s recent guidance on tax adviser registration has prompted a lot of discussion across the conveyancing sector. Some of it has been helpful. Some of it has created unnecessary concern. When the guidance is looked at calmly, the position appears clear. Firms who communicate with HMRC for whatever reason, will need to register, even where […]
Hoowla announces inaugural user conference focused on AI, user data and the future of conveyancing
Hoowla is delighted to announce its inaugural user conference, an exclusive invitation-only event bringing together Hoowla users from across the UK for a day of insight, discussion and forward-thinking conversation. Hosted in Birmingham on 11th March, the event marks an important milestone for Hoowla as it deepens collaboration with its user community and looks ahead […]
A record month for property listings, and up to half of homes now cheaper to buy than rent
Zoopla has recorded its highest number of new homes listings in a decade in February, and says up to half of the homes available now cost less to buy than rent. The monthly house price index from the online property portal reveals that mortgage payments on 40% of UK homes cost less than average rents […]
Climate risk compliance note outlines data providers’ duty of care to conveyancers
A trade body for search and property data providers has released a compliance note on climate risk reporting to members, outlining clear definitions of data currently used in climate reports, minimum service standards and expectations for how members will maintain and refine the data “in accordance with the evolving market and stakeholder requirements”. The Conveyancing […]
LSB announces preferred candidate for OLC chair
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced Richard Blakeway as its preferred candidate for the post of chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC). The LSB’s recommendation, which came about after an open competition, has been approved by the minister of state for justice, Sarah Sackman KC MP. Blakeway was appointed as housing ombudsman […]
Profile: Kevin Tunnicliffe, CEO and founder of Sort Group
Kev Tunnicliffe is CEO and founder of Sort Group (SortRefer and Sort Legal), a technology led property services provider focused on improving the home moving journey for brokers, conveyancers and consumers. With more than 35 years in the property industry, Kev launched SortRefer in 2009 to bring better collaboration, data and technology to the conveyancing […]