The challenges facing conveyancing – and how we can improve the process
Sarah Avern, head of legal practice at Convey Law, shares her thoughts on the conveyancing state of play and suggests a practical way forward. Having worked in residential conveyancing for more than 25 years, I have seen enormous change in the profession. Technology has transformed the way we work, regulatory requirements have increased significantly, […]
AI-generated correspondence ‘adding new layer of complexity’ to conveyancing
AI-generated correspondence could unintentionally be slowing down the home buying process, a conveyancing firm warns. RG Law says artificial intelligence is now adding “a new layer of complexity” to conveyancing, with homebuyers using tools to generate lengthy complaints and questions without the full context of their transaction. This follows the latest complaints data released by […]
DPMSG launches new explanatory smart property data video for home movers
A new video designed to help consumers understand smart property data and how it can improve the home buying and selling process has been launched. The Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) has released the two-minute film and is calling on organisations across the property and financial services sectors to share it far and wide. […]
Conveyancing causes more stress than property chains, home buyers claim
A survey has found that 42% of recent home buyers say conveyancing is the biggest barrier to a smooth property transaction, compared with just 19% who point to property chains. The research carried out by property law firm Lyons Bowe asked 1,000 recent home buyers which aspects of the transaction process had presented the biggest […]
Tech round-up: digital platforms, legal accounting, panel additions and collaborations
All the latest innovations brought together in a regular round-up of news, updates and upgrades for conveyancing firms. InfoTrack has launched Document Review, a conveyancing document analysis tool that applies more than 2,000 expert-built rules to flag potential risks, missing information and lender requirements as documents enter a matter. Operating within the InfoTrack platform, […]