SRA welcomes Insurance Task Force report
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s report on insurance fraud and will be working even more closely with other agencies in a bid to crack down further on fraudulent claims. The Insurance Task Force published its report yesterday (Monday 18th January). It claimed that more could be done to tackle […]
SearchFlow launches its new brand identity and website
SearchFlow unveils its new brand identity and website as it brings further innovative conveyancing search solutions to the market. SearchFlow’s rebrand and positioning as the specialist in ‘property intelligence’ is a response to new technological advancements and the changing market needs within the conveyancing and wider property sector. The rebranded website includes a new search […]
After 6 years, it just got Personal…
For 6 years we’ve been sitting on the fence, advocating neither Official (Council) nor Personal (Regulated) local authority searches. However, with the introduction of VAT on council produced CON29s we’re changing our position. While we continue to provide our trademark choice of local authority searches (we offer Officials as well as 5 Personal search providers), […]
Who shall take the reins at Countrywide?
Following the departure of Grenville Turner earlier this month, Countrywide’s Chief Information Officer, Oliver Skagerlind, is now yet another senior employee to announce his impending departure from the business. Having come from a financial background, Skagerlind began working at the property giant in February 2011 and since managed the information technology within the company. His […]
Conveyancing Association launch Second Edition of Conveyancing Protocol
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (18th January 2016) launched the second edition of its Conveyancing Protocol. The Protocol was initially launched in 2013 and is the result of Association members, and a number of panel management companies, working together to produce a document that outlines best […]
My Home Move becomes Associate Member of IMLA
My Home Move, the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, will become the current law firm member of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), as it joins the organisation as an Associate Member. IMLA is the trade association that represents the views and interests of UK mortgage lenders involved in the generation of mortgage […]
Pali supports local charity to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease
Steph Lyke of BBH Solicitors and her two sisters have organised a Charity Party every year for the past fifteen years, focusing on a different charity each time. They often choose a charity that has affected someone close to them. In previous years they have chosen to support charities such as Hope House Hospice, Clatterbridge […]
Planning pushes London further behind new homes aims
London approves just 5,740 new homes across Q3 in 2015 – down almost a third (29%) from Q2 levels Poor planning processes deny London nearly a third (31%) of potential much-needed new homes Starts and completions also fall short – failing to make significant progress throughout Q3 Southern resurgence in planning approvals as Southwark, Croydon […]
Searches UK, along with their clients, donated hundreds of chickens to help families in need
Together with the help of their clients, Searches UK have raised almost £2,000 which has enabled them to donate hundreds of chickens to help improve the lives of numerous families in Africa. Their chicken initiative began in October with Searches UK pledging to donate chickens to families in Africa who were in desperate need of […]
Launch of When You Move signals tech revolution in conveyancing
Launching today, UK’s first technology-led conveyancer aims to overhaul property buying and selling process for agents, brokers and consumers New research shows that conveyancing is ripe for reinvention in the eyes of estate agents, brokers and IFAs When You Move, the UK’s first technology-led conveyancing service aimed at revolutionising the process of buying and selling […]
Free2Convey launches on 5th February 2016 and announces partnership with the Safe Move Scheme
Free2Convey, the UK’s first free conveyancing portal, is hosting a prestigious launch party at the Gherkin, London, to celebrate its launch following a successful trial period. The launch party will also reveal Free2Convey’s partnership with the Safe Move Scheme which adds new anti-fraud tools and additional secure messaging to Free2Convey’s Chain View, Deal Room and […]
Pali launch the first of their promotional videos
Pali are pleased to reveal their latest promotional video which gives you a light-hearted look at how you and your staff can save time and money, but more importantly, aggravation and stress, freeing you up to provide the skilled service you offer. This short, fun video represents Pali’s uncomplicated business approach and touches on their […]
SearchFlow is set to launch its new brand identity and website
SearchFlow will be unveiling its new brand identity and website on Tuesday the 19th January. SearchFlow’s rebrand is a response to new technological advancements and the changing market needs within the conveyancing and wider property sector. Reflecting SearchFlow’s commitment to bring innovative conveyancing search solutions to the market, the rebranded website includes new features in its […]
SRA welcomes CMA study into legal services
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed the announcement by the Competition and Markets Authority that the CMA will launch a market study into legal services. The SRA has a long-standing commitment and track record of delivery when it comes to promoting innovation in the legal services market, supporting efforts to open it up to […]
Exciting changes: Searches UK have been acquired by Fitzalan Partners
As a growing and innovative business Searches UK are delighted to announce that they have been acquired by Fitzalan Partners, part of NAHL Group PLC. With their client’s best interests at the core of how they function, the new acquisition will strengthen the business, creating future growth opportunities and resources to enhance the client’s experience […]
The Safe Move Scheme reports huge increase in customer payment fraud hitting property buyers
The Safe Move Scheme is warning conveyancers and buyers to take immediate action to prevent criminals stealing deposit money from property buyers. The Safe Move Scheme has, for the first time, asked the City of London Police, to provide accurate data which has been collated across England and Wales, to reveal the extent of this […]
Broker Conveyancing reveals price reductions
Broker Conveyancing, the broker-focused conveyancing distributor, has announced a price reduction across its entire product range. From this week, all conveyancing fees for sales, purchase and remortgage have been reduced by £25 plus VAT. This means that Broker Conveyancing’s fees are now cheaper than all other conveyancing distributors in the marketplace. The drop in conveyancing […]
London prices leap into 2016
Greater London prices jump 0.9% since December. The average annual home price appreciation for England and Wales rises further to 8.2%, driven by lack of supply and low mortgage rates. The total stock of property on the market drops to a new record low. The mix-adjusted average asking price for England and Wales rises 0.3% […]
Quality Street
Who else over indulged at Christmas time and now can’t fit into their clothes? We stood on the scales the start of this year and probably weren’t shocked when we read our weights. We expected it though, and its nothing a bit of baggy clothing can’t hide. But what if we walked down the street […]
A new easement
Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd [2015] EWHC 3564 This case involved alleged ‘easements’ enjoyed by the owners of Regency Villas, a time share resort, over the Broome Park Estate. The time share website states: The Regency Villas complex comprises of 26 delightful holiday homes set in their private grounds, within the […]