Technology Innovation Package Lifeline

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 Building Inspector Becomes Landmark 500th To Achieve NVQ Award

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

Movers and Shakers - 5 June 2020

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

Sanctions Placed On Solicitor And Firm

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

Has The Time Come To Fly The Nest?

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

Reapit Data Demonstrates Property Market Bounce Back

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,

Changes To Furlough - What You Need To Know

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

Land Registry Faces Up To Digital Identity Challenge

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

Land Registry Delay Could Impact Conveyancers

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

April Exchanges Were 68% Compared To 2019 Figures

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

Property Fraud Threat Remains

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

Money Moves Faster Than People

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

Leasehold Solutions Calls On Government to Freeze Freeholders’ Rights

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

Property Market Continues To Enjoy Busy Days

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

Sentiment Survey: Don't Forget To Have Your Say

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

BREAKING NEWS: Flexible Furlough Scheme Announced

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

Movers and Shakers - 29 May 2020

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

Changes To ‘Open House’ Viewings

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

Human Error Outweighs Cyber Security Threats

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

RICS Update AML Guide As A Result Of Pandemic

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

Consumers Divided By Re-Opening Of The Property Market

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

Changes To Guidance For Conveyancers

The Government has issued a change in guidance to Conveyancers with regards to providing evidence of identity. You can read about the changes here.

Will Writers must do the basics when it comes to cyber security

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

Movers and Shakers - 22 May 2020

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

ESTAS Awards Set To Take Virtual Stage

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

Social Distancing Measures Will Hinder Businesses Re-Opening

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 Acquires McMillan Williams Creating Top 75 Consumer Law Firm

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 Begins 'Phased' Re-Opening

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

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