Technology – friend or foe?
The advance of technology has many great benefits ranging from saving us time, keeping our documents organised and in a central record alongside the convenience, accessibility and flexibility of various systems, websites and ordering platforms. There is no doubt that technology has a number of fantastic advantages, however with an increasing reliance and dependence on […]
Will a recent court ruling increase the price of searches?
A recent judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has clarified what overheads public authorities can charge for in the supply of environmental information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR). This legislation is often used by search companies to overcome any restrictions to data imposed by the councils. The questions […]
Interview with Sally Cottam, Partner at Langleys Solicitors
Langleys Solicitors has just launched a new conveyancing arm – Home Property Lawyers. Sally Cottam, Partner at Langleys and Director of Home Property Lawyers, told Jane Common at Today’s Conveyancer why it’s all change – but business as usual…. You’ve been with Langleys since 2006 Sally – has Home Property Lawyers been in the pipeline […]
As long as a… (Conveyancer Slater – Tweet of the Week)
How long will the conveyancing process take? A question similar to the classic “how long is a piece of string?” as there are many factors which affect the whole process that are often unpredictable. This week’s Slater certainly has their say in how long conveyancing takes! U wanna what is so long? Dealing with […]
No planning or building regs?…No problem
Need insurance for your client in case the local planning authority come knocking? If your client is at risk, you are at risk but don’t worry, we can help. By ordering your searches through STL you are only clicks away from a solution. The devil – the detail: enforcement action When a breach of the […]
TM Group regional conveyancing roadshow off to great start
TM Group has begun its programme of regional conveyancing CPD sessions around the UK, featuring a range of expert industry speakers. Entitled ‘Driving & Adapting to Change’, the series of five regional events showcases content from TM Group’s national conveyancing conference of the same name, which took place in April 2015 at RIBA in central […]
InfoTrack appoints new marketing team to promote simple – but smart – search platform
InfoTrack has announced the appointment of a new marketing team, to support growth for the innovative search provider. Adam Bullion joins as General Manager of Marketing and Rose de Vries as Marketing Manager. Adam has over 17 years’ marketing experience, with a track record for launching new brands within the automotive and conveyancing sectors. He […]
Non-Executive positions at the CLC
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the specialist regulator of property law services is seeking to make key appointments to its non-executive team. The CLC’s independent Adjudication Panel, which makes disciplinary determinations and hears appeals against regulatory decisions has a vacancy for a new Member. The Adjudication Panel meets for a total of five or […]
Today’s Conveyancer announced as media partner for Conveyancer of the Year Awards
We are delighted to announce that Today’s Conveyancer has been confirmed as the official media partner for the Conveyancer of the Year Awards at next year’s ESTAS awards. The ESTAS, sponsored by Zoopla Property Group, recognise firms in the UK residential property industry providing the best customer service. The awards are unique as firms are […]
Interview with Samantha Gardner and Ursula Moore, Directors at The Title Consultancy Limited
Samantha Gardner and Ursula Moore are both directors at The Title Consultancy Limited; set up last year to analyse property titles, draft reports and raise title enquiries for all residential properties in England and Wales. To celebrate the company’s first birthday Jane Common at Today’s Conveyancer asked Samantha and Ursula how the company works and […]
Land Data Local Land Charges Awards 2016
Land Data is asking solicitors and conveyancers across the country to nominate the local authority that provides them with the best customer service in the 2016 national Local Land Charges Awards. The Awards, now in their ninth year, showcase and celebrate excellence in local land charges service. Judges are asking conveyancers to vote and provide […]
Connells Group acquires Gascoigne Halman
Leading estate agency and property services provider the Connells Group today announces that it has agreed to acquire Gascoigne Halman* as part of its long term strategy to increase market share and extend its geographical reach. Gascoigne Halman is a highly successful estate agency business, founded in 1990, with 18 branches operating across south Manchester, […]
Could you be at risk of losing your lender panel position?
There are around 2,900 property firms that are accredited to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), and that rely on the accreditation to be able to undertake work on behalf of mortgage lenders; the loss of CQS membership could potentially be catastrophic for a firm heavily reliant on property work, so it is essential […]
Will Cameron’s housing pledge work?
The most recent Conservative Party Conference was held in Manchester between 4th and 7th October. One key issue raised was the housing supply crisis, for which Prime Minister, David Cameron has set fourth plans to build 200,000 new starter homes. Do you believe this is enough to ease the pressure in today’s market? From a […]
Plastic not so fantastic
English people are well known for loving a freebie and have said that they are going to protest about the charge by doing a full shop, putting it through the checkout, refusing to pay for bags and leaving the trolley full of shopping behind!1 Supermarkets are even bracing themselves for hundreds of thousands of metal […]
It's all about stability, about stability, no trouble!
The conveyancing market is continually evolving and changing, something that Searches UK are all too aware of. Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace in the conveyancing industry, however Searches UK understand the importance for Solicitors and Conveyancers to work with a search company that provides an excellent service coupled with a reliable and stable experience throughout […]
Positive step for first-time buyers
2016 will see the end of the Government’s Help to Buy 2 scheme, but increasing amounts of banks are set to continue the idea on private basis. Many first-time buyers are not in a position to afford a large deposit on their mortgage, resulting in many young people living at home with parents or grandparents for […]
Has the Mortgage Market Review failed?
With just shy of 1 million people left with ‘no plan’ in terms of how they are going to pay off their interest-only mortgage, the fear of financial turmoil and the risk of repossession looms ever closer Citizens Advice, the national charity, have conducted industrious research in which they have concluded an estimated 934,000 people […]
The Matterhorn Challenge passes the £40,000.00 mark, with help from The Conveyancing Charity Foundation
The conveyancing industry Matterhorn Challenge reached a new milestone this week with the overall fundraising for the Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice reaching in excess of £40,000.00. A £10,000.00 contribution was made via Convey Law and the Free Legal Fee Competition provided through the newly established Conveyancing Foundation Charity Organisation. Convey Law have run a free […]
Free2Convey announce partnership with Lawyer Checker
This month the industry will experience the launch of a complete, secure, transparent and most significantly, free portal for all conveyancers to use. The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) backed launch of Free2Convey is set to offer a portal we all know that the industry needs and wants. Currently in Beta testing, it is set for […]