Conveyancer on the move
Licensed Conveyancer Caroline Rooks has joined McCarthy Bennett Holland, one of Wigan’s best-known law firms, from Bernadette Kearns Ltd. MBH Solicitors are delighted to have secured the services of Caroline, a highly experienced and well-connected Licensed Conveyancer. A Wiganer born and bred, Caroline has worked in the local conveyancing market for the last 12 years […]
First-time buyers cautious
The number of loans to first-time buyers is 19 per cent higher than the same time last year, new data shows, but remortgage lending has dipped by 26 per cent. May saw just a nine per cent rise in first-time buyer loans from April, while by value, lending to first-time buyers rose 11 per cent, […]
Berlad Graham strengthens conveyancing team
Berlad Graham solicitors have added a new member to their conveyancing team. Avril Brennan specialises in residential conveyancing, as well as private client, assisting landlords and tenants in letting and renting their property and negotiating the terms of the commercial lease. She will work as an expert consultant for the Mayfair based law firm after […]
RICS residential survey reports market slowdown
The housing market is slowing down, with new buyer enquiries recording a more modest gain than previously, according to the June 2014 RICS Residential Market Survey. While momentum pushing house prices remains strong at a national level and growth in demand continues to outpace supply, the overall picture shows more balanced activity this month. The […]
Two Titles- Too Complicated?
Rob Hailstone reports that some Bold Legal Group members have had a spate of issues with a number of lenders with regard to properties with two or more titles. Set out below are a details of a few of the situations that have arisen: 1.“We have had two instances with lender 1 where they have […]
Does your firm follow SRA advice on risk? “Bogus Law Firms” a key risk.
Solicitors have been given another wakeup call with regards to criminal clones this month by their regulator. In its annual Risk Outlook, delivered recently, “Bogus Law Firms” were elevated to being one of the key risks facing the profession. How does your firm protect itself from this risk? It is only a matter of […]
Why would you be a conveyancing solicitor?!
The following article is provided to us by the Society for Licensed Conveyancers. We would be interested in your views. The Chairman of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers puts forward a strong case for converting to Licensed Conveyancer status. The profession of Licensed Conveyancers was created by Act of Parliament more than 25 years ago […]
Sales flow as Ochresoft enjoys bumper spring and promising start to the summer
Legal workflow specialist, Ochresoft, has announced details of a record quarter, with fourteen new firms signing for its Intelliworks product since March. The majority were conveyancing-based, with Norwich’s Allan Rutherford leading the way. The case management project is a keystone in the firm’s plans to enhance efficiencies, risk management and customer service while growing business […]
BBC report on Vendor Conveyancer fraud for 2nd time in as many months.
The BBC’s flagship early evening affairs show ‘The One Show’ highlighted the issue of vendor Conveyancer fraud for its viewers recently. The show was focussed on the matter of a fraudulent barrister, however it stressed that this was not the only area of the law that consumers ought to be wary of. Following their coverage […]
8 tips for Conveyancers PII renewals
With the renewal (for the majority of solicitors firms) nearly upon us, it is worth just having a look at a few top tips for firms involved in the residential conveyancing market. Howden Windsor is one of the most respected expert brokerage for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance so we are grateful that Steve Ray […]
85% of brokers say it’s more difficult to get a case accepted by a lender since MMR
A survey carried out amongst hundreds of mortgage brokers and IFAs over the last month has discovered that 85% feel that it is more difficult to get mortgage cases accepted since the implementation of the MMR. The survey was carried out by mortgage best practice site TCFinfo.co.uk, Mortgage Brain and the lender consultancy BEP […]
DX launches eDX
The UK’s leading courier services provider to law firms launches a new secure electronic document exchange service, offering unique benefits to law firms and a free entitlement to existing Customers London — July 2014 — DX, a leading independent mail, parcels and logistics end-to-end network operator in the UK and Ireland, today announces the launch […]
Residential Conveyancing team expands as demand increases
Growing demand from clients has allowed the Residential Property team at Napthens solicitors to expand with the appoint of three new team members. Jayne Cassidy, Lisa Brown and Claire Ryles have joined the team at the Lancashire law firm. Claire Ryles joins as a solicitor from a Bury-based law firm. Dealing with sales, purchases, remortgages […]
CoPSO calls on Vince Cable to rethink Land Registry data grab
There is a real threat to the property market says CoPSO Chairman James Sherwood-Rogers The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has today called on Vince Cable to intervene in the very controversial move by the Land Registry to centralise the Local land Charges Registers from Local Authorities. These registers contain vital information for prospective […]
Beaumont Legal launches £150,000 training academy to nurture Yorkshire talent
Wakefield-based law firm Beaumont Legal has announced its investment in a new £150,000 Training Academy, to produce the next generation of quality legal professionals and advance the skills of those already working with the firm. Yorkshire’s largest residential conveyancing firm, Beaumont Legal has had a highly successful past 18 months, as annual turnover passed £5 […]
CLC Webinar
The next lunchtime webinar is scheduled for 12:30 on Thursday 31st July. It’s an easy way to keep up to date with your regulator from your desk – you can even eat your lunch at the same time! Book your place now.
13% increase in calls to Moneypenny’s legal team
Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has reported a 13% increase in calls to its dedicated legal team in the period 1st April to 30th June as compared to the first quarter of 2014. In call trend data released today looking back on the first half of the year, Monday has been identified as the busiest day […]
Legal Eye strengthens team in North and South West
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Compliance Associates; Stella Duncan and Janine Betts which brings the Legal Eye Team to a total of 22 Consultants. Stella is a highly experienced Business Development and Client Relationship Manager having worked for 14 years in the conveyancing department of a large practice of solicitors. […]
ETSOS taking no risks with latest SRA report
Conveyancing technology specialist ETSOS has pointed to the SRA’s latest Risk Outlook as an endorsement of its ongoing efforts to embed compliance within its search ordering platform. The 2014/15 report highlights the growing threat of both money laundering and bogus firms, whilst also warning against an emerging trend of a lack of independence. ETSOS clients […]
European Space Agency funds satellite profiling initiative to help insurers better understand subsidence
The European Space Agency has recently awarded Property Assure Limited funding for its Ground Instability Risk Profiling initiative (GIRP). The 0.5 million euro funded study, will assess the benefits of integrating Earth Observation and GNSS capability with property data sources across the entire insurance sector, ranging from underwriting to claim handling.. A number of key […]