Jen is the Senior Media Officer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills & Probate and Today’s Family Lawyer.
Having gained a degree in Multimedia Computing, Jen fell into a content role after successfully applying for a job at Cheshire Police. During her 6-year service, she took on the role as personal Press Officer under the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and worked in the busy press office for the force.
Jen has experience in the marketing and communication sphere, which stems from her time in the public sector, private care sector and now here at the Practical Vision Network, where she can utilise her skills and challenge herself further.
Utilising technology and finding new ways of working, has been a theme which has developed and picked up pace as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Government announced that the £1.25billion coronavirus
NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has awarded a North-East based Building Inspector its 500th NVQ – the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. NHBC has allowed furloughed staff
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has placed sanctions on a solicitor and law firm after finding them guilty of “very serious” misconduct. James Mawbey-Shaw, a Partner at Wilson’s Solicitors were jointly fined £17, 500 following the
Read the latest offering from the ‘Diary of the High Street Conveyancer’ Tuesday 2 June 2020 I have had new instructions over the last week. It seems that the reopening of the market has led
Data released by Reapit which covered a number of key KPI’s for the month of May, has continued to demonstrate how the property market has begun to ‘bounce back’ after life in lockdown. The data,
Last Friday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak led the Daily Coronavirus briefing, and revealed that the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, also know as furlough would be changing in the coming weeks and months. So what does this
The Land Registry is facing up the the digital identity challenge which has become more pronounced during the recent lockdown and continuing aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. In a blog released by HM Land Registry’s
Read the latest offering from the ‘Diary of the High Street Conveyancer‘ Monday 1 June 2020 I was somewhat alarmed to read this morning that out of the approximate 58,000 applications that have been lodged
Information shared by TwentyCi comparing the activity levels in the first five months of 2020 to the same period last year, has thrown up some interesting results. Since the re-opening of the English property market
The reality of the English property market re-opening meant that many in the sector breathed a huge sigh of relief, as once again livelihoods and the economy could begin to kick start itself and begin
Read the latest offering from the ‘Diary of the High Street Conveyancer‘ Friday 29th May 2020 So I had another chain complete today – all done by half past eleven – well, my part was
The Leasehold Solutions Group has called for immediate action from the Government to suspend freeholders’ rights to collect ground rents and service charges in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic lockdown. Louie
The property market continues to work it’s way through the corona virus pandemic, continuing to make steps on the road to recovery. Based on data shared by Twenty7Tec covering the week ending 30th May, it
Today’s Conveyancer wants to understand the market sentiment each week to provide a clear view of the conveyancing sector. Click here to complete our latest survey and help keep our sector informed. Last week, our
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, has this evening, Friday 29th July, announced that the furlough scheme will now become flexible, helping businesses to bring back some of those employees that they placed on the
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today issued newly-published sector-specific guidance for conveyancing firms in order to support Government plans on reopening the housing market, enabling people to
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve
Tonight, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that the Government’s Five Tests regarding the corona virus have been met, meaning that some more lockdown measures have been lifted. The announcement today enables a group of 6
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly thrown a lot of things up in the air with regards to the ‘normal’ way we do things. It’s also had an impact on the UK economy, forcing organisations across
As the world begins to change, and we all start to adapt to life after lock down, there are probably lots of things people are starting to consider. Personal issues, such as sending children back
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced it has updated it’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines as a result of the corona virus pandemic. With money laundering and other serious organised crime believing to
It has been announced that Natalie Elphicke MP is to lead the New Homes Quality Board, acting as interim chair. The interim board, which is an independent body that has the responsibility for the quality
A short survey conducted last week indicates that consumers are divided by the announcement to re-open the property market. The poll, conducted via Twitter by property journalist Louisa Fletcher, shows a 57%/43% split in favour
The Government has issued a change in guidance to Conveyancers with regards to providing evidence of identity. You can read about the changes here.
Chief Information Officer at Lawyer Checker Jen Williams has shared some of her own experience of the impact of Covid-19 on her and the business. Speaking to Today’s Conveyancer she warns practitioners of the realities
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve
The ESTAS are still set to go ahead next month, although the format of the awards has had to be changed due to the corona virus pandemic. The event will take place online on Friday
Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank will offer a wider product range next week, as the property market continues its recovery following the corona virus lockdown. The lender has indicated that it will provide products which
It has been a week or so since the Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that some businesses in England could once again begin to open their doors, as we all being to live in a
Taylor Rose TTKW Limited (Taylor Rose) is pleased to announce it has acquired McMillan Williams Solicitors Limited together with related staff and offices to create a top 75[i] law firm. The combined firm will represent
Countrywide have announced they are beginning a ‘phased’ approach to re-opening their branches, after the Government gave the green light for the English property market to re-open after weeks of reduced activity in lockdown. The