PM Property Lawyers Develop Pioneering ‘ePIF’ To Fast Track Property Sales
In a bid to embrace an information upfront sales process, PMPL have exclusively developed the digital ‘ePIF’ to significantly reduce enquiries from a prospective buyer’s conveyancer. Following detailed research and profiling PM Property Lawyers have created the digital ePIF to incorporate and expand initial enquiries into the draft contract pack, thus cutting out part of […]
Conveyancing Documents Can Now Be Signed Electronically – What Does This Mean?
Even before Covid-19 turned the business world on its head, eSignatures had already revolutionised the way business was done by allowing legally binding contracts to be finalised much faster than was ever possible in the paper-laden past. Specifically for conveyancers – individuals who’d chosen a profession in which time and accuracy were of utmost importance, […]
How To Take Charge & Get Paid What You’re Worth
Today’s Training is hosting a short online training session on 8 October at 10am with best-selling author Vanessa Ugatti, discussing how you can generate more revenue whilst having more time to feel confident whilst you’re fee earning. Far too many lawyers are not getting a fair return on their hard work and the value they […]
Have Your Say In Our Short Law Firm Survey
Today’s Conveyancer has partnered with employee engagement and performance management solution provider Weekly10 to investigate the present and future impacts of COVID-19 on the legal sector. We’re keen to understand more about your experiences over the past few months and how they are impacting your work today. By completing our short survey, you not only […]
Conveyancing To Benefit from New Online ID Check Reforms
The government have put in motion plans for an electronic verification system which would remove the need to provide original official documentation to prove identity. Following last year’s digital identity Call for Evidence, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) have responded confirming the government are proposing to modify existing laws so that […]
The Benefits Of Search Agents With Local Offices
Conveyancing is a complex business, with plenty of issues which require delicate handling and expert knowledge. The best way to provide your clients with a great experience is to use a search agent with a number of local offices, rather than a provider who is solely digital. At Index, we think customer service comes first. […]
HMLR Search Results Won’t Include Adjoining Land Entries
The HM Land Registry’s Local Land Charges (LLC) service has stopped including information on charges that affect land adjoining that of the search area. The change came into effect on 20 August 2020 and is a result of the Land Registry simplifying the results of searches in response to customer feedback. It is one of […]
Technology Is Slowly Transforming Conveyancing Sector
One of the lasting positive consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic, has seemingly been the legal sector’s ability to adapt and embrace technology a little more than perhaps it would have in normal circumstances. In a previous article which I wrote, I spoke to people in the sector who had revealed that video meetings, remote working […]
Smarter Working: How Do You Re-Mobilise Your Teams?
As lockdown restrictions ease, businesses will need to prepare for the reinstatement of effective and manageable working practices, where employees feel they can be effective, connected and motivated. In his second article for Today’s Conveyancer, Stuart Pearce, Director at Journey 4, a management consultancy, outlines the key areas that business leaders need to consider so […]
Shrink Swell Subsidence – New Dataset To Help Plan And Prevent Future Risks
Shrink swell subsidence is by far the largest cause of natural subsidence insurance claims in the UK. Hot summers can see a surge in claims, with 10,000 claims for £64m recorded in the summer of 20181. Given that most policies have an excess of around £1,000 for subsidence claims, the expense and inconvenience involved in […]
Conveyancing Sector Law Changes and Regulation Roundup 2019-2020
It’s been a turbulent year, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, as the legal industry has been forced to rapidly adapt in order to maintain business continuity, while also adhering and adjusting to new laws and legislation over the past 12 months. Prior to Covid-19, the legal landscape was already changing at a rapid pace. With the […]
Almost 60% Rise In Conveyancing Vacancies
For six weeks Today’s Conveyancer has been observing how many recruitment adverts that included the term ‘conveyancer’ had been placed on the Indeed website. In four weeks, the increase has grown by 59.8%. This is a large increase, considering a couple of weeks ago we revealed that the increase in vacancies stood at 34%, which […]
Reminder: Places Available For A Comprehensive Guide To Unregistered Conveyancing Training
There are still places available for the Today’s Training: A Comprehensive Guide To Unregistered Conveyancing. The four sessions will be hosted over four consecutive weeks, with the first starting on 8 September at 10am. The course is also suitable for newly qualified staff who are unfamiliar with the process. The course counts towards your continuing […]
SRA Closes Law Firm Following Misdemeanour
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have closed the doors on a large national firm for alleged wrongdoings. On 12th August, the SRA intervened into Kingly Solicitors Limited, trading as Giffen Couch & Archer due to suspected misconduct and misdemeanour by the owner. Kingly Solicitors also trade under Richard Herne Co, Hancock Quins, Austin Ray, Ray […]
Adapting To A Changing Market: A Search Provider’s Perspective
Thomas Quirke, MD of SearchFlow, gives a search provider’s perspective of how to adapt to a changing market to Today’s Conveyancer’s readers. It’s been just over a year since I joined SearchFlow, and six months of that has been within the ‘Covid-19 world’. One thing that really appealed to me when joining the business was […]
Thirdfort Raises £1m In Seed-Plus Funding Round
Legal tech startup accelerating growth plans as Covid-19 increases law firm demand for secure, remote, user-friendly technology Latest investors include James Meekings and Andrew Mullinger, co-founders of Funding Circle, and David Rutter, founder of R3 Legal tech startup Thirdfort has secured £1m in its latest fund raising, as the security specialist looks to capitalise on increasing demand […]
Post Lockdown Market Shows Little Signs Of Slowing Down
Demand continues to run ahead of supply, sustaining annual house price growth at +2.5% Time to sell since the market reopened has decreased by 31% across the UK, averaging just 27 days in the period since lockdown, compared to 39 days over the same period in 2019 Three bed houses are selling fastest, while time […]
Local Land Charges Searches Become More Transparent
Users of Local Land Charges (LLC) service will now be able to experience a much-improved search results following feedback from customers. The LLC received comments from customers advising that the search results were far too complicated with excessive information that was unnecessary. The feedback resulted in a much-improved user experience by making the search results […]
Stamp Duty Holiday: A True Test For Conveyancers
In recent weeks, the volume of enquiries has been unprecedented. The residential property team are prioritising our existing clients and recommendations and trying to keep a sense of realism on how much work we can do. Clients are struggling to secure properties to buy and gazumping is rife. This raises a series of questions: firstly, […]
Experts Comment On Property Transaction Surge And Market Conditions
The latest figures from HMRC of UK Property Transactions Statistics revealed a significant surge in property transactions in July, most probably due to pent up demand following Covid-19 lockdown. According to the latest update, the number of residential property transactions rose by 14.5 per cent between June and July to 70,710, although as a comparison […]