I Think There’s An Agent In My Spare Room
Times have been tough recently, but one Property Eye reader shared an interesting story with the publication, and I thought I’d share it with you, as it made me smile. The reader found the story on Reddit last week. Although we’re unsure of the credibility of the story, if you have any additional information, please […]
Supporting The Legal Industry Through Lockdown
The UKLTA is pleased to announce a new series of online forums to support our members and the legal industry as we adapt to a new way of working and the challenges and opportunities it brings with it. Our forums will bring firms together to discuss how they are tackling the challenges of the new […]
Welsh Property Market Restrictions Relaxed
Relaxations to the lockdown in Wales have been announced by the Welsh First Minster Mark Drakeford. Amongst them are the re-opening of non-essential shops, and tentative steps to reopening the property market from Monday 22nd June. The housing market is anticipated to re-start in some capacity with house viewings in vacant properties allowed and home […]
Get Involved With The TC Community And Feel Good
Here at Today’s Conveyancer we’d like to get our readers more involved in our stories and discussions. Having thriving discussions, sharing best practice and good news stories from across the sector helps our community to thrive and grow. It also helps you to feel good and positive about the sector, which at times can feel […]
2008 Was An Economic Crisis, This Is Different
In an entertaining discussion with David Opie from Today’s Conveyancer, Karl Knipe, Director at Kings Group Estate Agents outlines why it is not all doom and gloom. In his owns words, Knipe, who is a well known industry figure and regular contributor to market commentary, including his own radio show, shares his thoughts on what […]
Movers and Shakers – 19 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 seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Mark Robinson – co-founder of Ellandi has been appointed Chairman […]
LSB Approves CLC’s Revised Accounts Code
A revised accounts code that expressly allows firms regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) to use third-party managed accounts (TPMAs), and deal more easily with aged balances up to £50, has been approved by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The new code, which will come into force on 30 September 2020, will contain […]
Private Equity Backing For App Designed For Conveyancers
A tech firm has secured private equity investment to support the growth of an app set to disrupt the conveyancing sector. Inflexion Private Equity has supported a minority investment of £1.5 million in Lavatech Limited – developer of the inCase platform – which offers an innovative client communication channel and drives in-house efficiencies. Launched in […]
Ask An Expert: Could Changing Consumer Behaviour Radically Affect Conveyancing?
At a time when simplifying the home move is high on the agenda, adopting technology has yet to deliver much meaningful change to transaction times. Today’s Conveyancer has recently been introduced to Alex Beagrie principal at Exchangetrain.co.uk who thinks he might have an unusual and unique solution. He recently spoke to David Opie and shared […]
Job Insecurity Now The Biggest Barrier To Home Ownership
Figures from the Building Societies Association (BSA) have revealed that for the first time in a decade, the largest barrier to home ownership is job insecurity. For the last ten years, people wishing to buy a home have found the biggest barrier to be raising the deposit. Whilst many first time buyers are able to […]
MPs Urged To Help Lawyers Who Slipped Through Covid-19 Support Gap
The UK Government has seemingly done its utmost to ensure people’s livelihoods hadn’t been completely destroyed by the coronavirus pandemic. The furlough scheme and coronavirus loans have been one way people have attempted to prevent their businesses from going under. However, in some aspects of the economy, certain sectors feels they have slipped through the […]
Savills Forecast Has Gloomy Outlook
Savills have released their latest forecast, and it can make for some glum reading. Whereas most of the news is now populated with positive stories of the ‘bounce back’ of the property market, Savills is shedding a new light on the situation, with their five year forecast. Savills said: “We published our first note on […]
Redbrick Solutions Continue To Offer Insights To Help Conveyancers Post Lockdown
Redbrick Solutions, the award winning conveyancing case management provider, has released the second edition of their new ‘Insights’ service, designed to help conveyancing firms compete and succeed in a post lockdown world. ‘Redbrick Insights’ is a data driven intelligence service which provides analytics and reports on a range of key success based factors. The service […]
Over 35% Of Properties In Mio Now Receiving An Automated Milestone Update
The sales progression platform mio has announced that over 35% of the properties in mio are now receiving an automated milestone update via a data feed from a conveyancing, mortgage broking or surveying business. Commenting on the announcement, mio MD, Emma Vigus said: “Agents are really busy dealing with a surge in new enquiries. This […]
Nudge Theory Is Now More Prevalent
For those of us from a certain generation the words ‘Nudge, nudge…’ will undoubtedly be followed by ‘…wink, wink, say no more…’ as we conjure up images of Eric Idle and a bemused Terry Jones in their famous Monty Python sketch. However, from a psychology point of view ‘nudge’ means something rather different and, in […]
What!?! Conveyancers Should Consider Using Mediation?!
I have now attended at two seminars (via Zoom in what is now the new norm), one from a London set of chambers and the other from a Manchester set of chambers, which have discussed the problems faced by property lawyers as a result of COVID-19. The conclusion from both was: COVID 19 would not invoke […]
Landmark Information Adds Coal Risk Identification Feature To RiskView Residential Reports
Landmark Information – the property, land and environmental information specialist – has introduced a new coal risk indicator to its market-leading RiskView Residential report, to support property lawyers and conveyancers in easily identifying risks relating to a property, as part of the conveyancing process. In 2019, almost a quarter (23%) of property transactions took place […]
CQS Refunds For Members
The Law Society has revealed that CQS members are due to get refunds in the coming weeks. A Law Society spokesperson said: “Between 1 April and 31 December, we are offering a 75% fee discount to CQS members. Those who have already paid will get a 75% refund. We have started rolling out the refunds […]
Remortgage Cancellations Increase In June
Conveyancing service provider LMS have found that remortgage cancellations have continued to rise, which it describes as ‘a cause for quite concern’ that will need to be monitored over the coming months. In the first week of June, remortgage cancellations increased by 45.8% compared to the first week in May, and was 92% higher than […]
Are Solicitors Still Unsure About Transparency Rules?
In December 2018, new rules entered the legal services sector which required firms and free lance solicitors to publish their prices on their website, to enable clients to gain an understanding of the cost of legal services. 18 months on, a survey conducted by law firm consultant DG Legal has revealed that 90% of firms […]