D&O cover for law firms
Neil Pointon, a specialist in Solicitors’ PII from Howden Insurance Brokers explores the situations that could give rise to a claim against a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) or for Finance and Administration (COFA) and the cover that could be afforded by a bespoke Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) insurance policy. When the Solicitors Regulation […]
87% of solicitors & conveyancers recommend Buyer Protect – here’s why!
Buyer Protect is a reimbursement scheme, exclusively from Searches UK, which protects homebuyer’s money up to the value of £2,050 should their property transaction not proceed to completion. A survey, recently conducted by Searches UK, revealed that 87% of solicitors and conveyancers would recommend this invaluable product to their clients. With approximately 25% of property […]
And the winners are…
Following an insightful and informative conference at the MK Dons Football Stadium in Milton Keynes, this year’s Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards ceremony was led by host Michael Day of Integra Property Services, and the awards were presented by Dan Montagnani, Managing Director of the Awards’ sponsor Groundsure. The full list of award winners and […]
Is prevention better than cure when it comes to cyber-crime?
Due to the consistent rise in cyber-crime, the CLC has released guidance advising how firms should approach potential attacks. The Council for Licenced Conveyancers (CLC) have published an outline of the ways firms can protect themselves against potential cyber-attacks, and which appropriate next steps should be taken if an attack does occur. A new report […]
TPO announces new Property Ombudsman, Katrine Sporle CBE
From 1st November 2015, Katrine Sporle CBE will take up the role of Ombudsman at The Property Ombudsman, taking over from her predecessor Christopher Hamer, whose nine year term comes to an end on 30th November. Previously, Katrine Sporle was Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate for England and Wales (2003-2011), which involved being responsible […]
Home Sweet Home…even sweeter with a £500 cheque towards conveyancing!
Kim Fawcett, and her partner John Potts, had a helping hand from QualitySolicitors Talbots recently. Having found her dream home and instructing QualitySolicitors Talbots, Kim was entered into the firm’s April Conveyancing Campaign – the opportunity to win £500 towards her Conveyancing costs. To her surprise – she won! Kim and John were the delighted […]
Legal indemnity insurance: what is a ‘Demands and Needs’ statement?
The Demands and Needs statement is a document that solicitors and conveyancers can use to recommend taking out insurance to overcome title issues within the transaction. Use the Demands and Needs statement when a potential issue has arisen in the transaction and you need to advise your client that if the title issue isn’t resolved […]
Alien plants: Do they come from space?
It seems there is some confusion on alien species and their invasion. Species of either vegetables or animals discovered in a place they do not belong are defined as alien (or exotic) (1). Not all of them have a negative impact on the hosting environment; however, the effects should never be underestimated (1). A considerable […]
Air Quality – a ticking time bomb for commercial property and land developers?
Landmark launches SiteSolutions Air Quality Screening Report to provide vital intelligence for commercial planning applications and conveyancing due-diligence First risk screening report to identify non-compliant areas to help commercial developers avoid planning constraints related to air quality New Defra consultation, published on 12th September, emphasises the central role of local authorities in achieving improvements in […]
What a day to be had!
Yesterday saw conveyancers and related businesses from across the nation come together for the highly prestigious Law Firm Services (LFS) Conference and Awards. Heather Cameron, Editor of Today’s Conveyancer attended throughout the day and night to bring you a full insight into event. Delegates were welcomed by a vast array of colourful interactive stands from […]
Matterhorn Challenge – Geraint completes second Training Mountain and myhomemove becomes Platinum Sponsor
Conveyancer and mountaineer, Geraint Aubrey completed his second training mountain in the Swiss Alps this week. He conquered the Dri Horlini mountain which is 3096 metres above sea level, 160 metres higher than his first training peak. This climb was mainly rock and proved a difficult challenge as you can see from the photo Geraint […]
In Focus: Landslides & their impact on UK property
With climate change, the threat of bigger and more frequent landslides is growing. According to the Met Office, the UK is experiencing more extreme weather events linked to climate change. Wind and sea action is constantly eroding cliffs and shores, causing collapses and increased rainfall on slopes is causing soil water loading (forcing the grains […]
Technology in conveyancing – opportunity or threat?
With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself under attack from cyber criminals who are targeting the profession. Their methods are wide, varied and most importantly clever; they are obtaining mortgage funds by […]
Hyperion and RKH merger complete
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited (Hyperion) and R K Harrison Holdings Limited (RKH) have this year completed the merger of the two businesses, following receipt of applicable regulatory and legal approvals. Hyperion has acquired 100% of the share capital of RKH. Hyperion has become the parent company of the combined Group, with David Howden continuing as CEO. […]
Attract new recruits and new business
Clutton Cox’s year as Best Marketing and Use of Social Media Winner 2014 is almost at an end. Paul Hajek, Director at Clutton Cox, summarises how the firm has benefitted. So, when the dry ice of the Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards Ceremony fades; the “say cheese” photo opportunity with Richard and the sponsor dissipates, what […]
Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year – two years’ later
Two years after myhomemove were awarded the Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year, as well as winning Direct Conveyancer Firm at the Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards, they tell us the lasting effect this has had on business, and where the firm is heading in coming months. At myhomemove we are revolutionising the customer experience […]
Surface water flooding: The Great British Summer
The Great British Summer has once again been the subject of an incredibly wet few weeks, with flash flooding seen across many areas of the country. At Groundsure we love to analyse and verify the data we use and these events have given us an opportunity to do so. Within Groundsure’s suite of reports, a […]
New lender from the Kensington Group attracts Whittaker
The Kensington Group are set to launch a new lending brand, New Street Mortgages, and it is rumoured that Adrian Whitaker will take on a leading sales role. The new mainstream residential and buy-to-let lender will be launched later this year by Kensington’s parent company Acenden. The Kensington Group appears keen to expand its market […]
What do the speakers have in store?
Gary Miller, Head of Channel at Groundsure, is giving a presentation at the Law Firm Services Conference on Thursday (17th) – he told Jane Common what conveyancers can expect. Have you spoken at the LFS conference before Gary? “I’ve given talks at the LFS regional events but not the national one so this is a […]
How to become a multi-award winning conveyancing firm
Having won numerous awards over the years, Stephensons tell Today’s Conveyancer how they have gained such prestigious achievements. Stephensons is a national, full service law firm with offices across the UK. The firm’s conveyancing team has seen a great deal of success at the annual LFS Awards, picking up the London and South East Region […]