PSG sponsor the SLC Roadshow in Manchester
Market leading conveyancing search provider PSG, will once again support the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) as sponsors at their regional Roadshow in July. The Roadshow is being co-hosted by the Bold Legal Group (BLG) and spaces are filling up fast. The seminar will take place on Wednesday 2nd July at the Macdonald Hotel, Manchester […]
myhomemove appoint new Chair and Operations Director
myhomemove, one of the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, has welcomed Bridget Blow as Chair of the company, and Tony Killeen, as its new Operations Director. These two appointments come as the company embarks on the central stage of its ambitious plans for growth; to reach 50,000 mover completions by the end of […]
Landmark Information Group unveils Landmark Labs
Landmark Information Group, the UK’s leading supplier of digital mapping, property and environmental risk information, has today announced the launch of Landmark Labs; a free online interactive portal that provides land, property and environmental professionals with the ability to preview and trial both new and existing datasets. Online portal provides access to digital land, […]
Hoowla Partners with OneSearch Direct to Deliver a Seamless Search Ordering Experience
Online conveyancing platform provider, Hoowla, has partnered with the leading provider of data-driven property searches, OneSearch Direct, to deliver a seamless search ordering experience for customers. The integration allows OneSearch Direct property searches to be ordered directly through Hoowla and once processed, automatically delivered back into Hoowla’s online platform. Customers are alerted and can easily […]
CoPSO shocked by Land Registry's arrogance
Trade body finds it hard to believe that the Land Registry shows such disrespect to its customers and stakeholders. The Land Registry has seemingly decided to totally ignore the views of its customers and stakeholders by including provisions in the Infrastructure Bill (which was part of last week’s Queen’s speech) to assume responsibility for the […]
Moneypenny sees temporary cover rise by 26% as firms take a break
With research* showing that going on holiday not only makes you feel good while you’re away, but helps you feel better for weeks, sometimes even months afterwards, law firms are among the increased number of businesses up and down the UK that are seeking support in answering their telephone calls while staff get some much-needed […]
Sellers urged to take advantage of captive buyer audience
The average property price in the UK has risen by 12 per cent annually to a new high of £215,749, despite the mortgage market tightening, according to new figures. New buyer registrations increased by 29 per cent, while the supply of homes rose by only five per cent, leaving seven per cent of buyers chasing […]
Changes to consumer law to come into force
New consumer regulations (the Regulations) will come into force on June 13 that will supersede the current law for contracts between retailers and consumers on or after this date. Retailers need to update their processes and systems so that they comply with the new changes under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Changes that alter the […]
Property market rebounds in May
Activity in the UK housing market has bounced back from the effects of new mortgage affordability rules according to a new report. Property valuations activity was up three per cent on month in May after a 15 per cent month-on-month fall in April. First time buyers form a significant part of the renewed overall growth, […]
Too stressed, under paid in a firm that doesn’t value conveyancing?
Karen Babington of Today’s Conveyancer Jobs reviews the conveyancing jobs market and sees conveyancers are starting to vote with their feet. The question is are you in the right role? Today’s Conveyancer Jobs board was re-launched three months ago and we have been surprised by its success and growth. With over 300 jobs having been […]
Land Registry to widen its powers and take on local land charge searches
Land Registry is making it easier to register a property in England and Wales. It is to become the sole registering authority for Local Land Charges (LLC) in England and Wales, leading to a standardised national fee for the first time and an end to the existing ‘postcode lottery’. The changes will also lead to […]
Rob Hailstone of the Bold Legal Group calls on the SRA to extend consultation deadlines
On the 7th May the SRA launched four consultations that will have far reaching affects for Law firms both large and small. Yet it only allowed a six week period for responses. The SRA proposes significant changes to professional indemnity insurance, the Compensation Fund, accountants’ reports and multi-disciplinary practices and wants to implement the majority […]
Outsourcing for conveyancers
How can you be sure that you are not spending too much time and money on the routine tasks and activities needed to run your law firm? Working smarter: it’s a phrase we are hearing more and more now but how do you do that in a law firm? How do you free up sufficient […]
Why would a Conveyancer need PR?
PR is not something that most conveyancers are into it would seem! Analysis of the media coverage achieved by the UK’s top 30 conveyancers* in 2013 showed that the average firm achieved just five pieces of media coverage across the entire year. Furthermore this was typically in their local or regional media, with the occasional […]
Why would a Conveyancer need PR?
PR is not something that most conveyancers are into it would seem! Analysis of the media coverage achieved by the UK’s top 30 conveyancers* in 2013 showed that the average firm achieved just five pieces of media coverage across the entire year. Furthermore this was typically in their local or regional media, with the occasional […]
SRA launches new scam alert search
The SRA has launched a new online scam alert search to make it easier to find warnings about bogus solicitors. Due to a sharp increase in scam alerts the Authority has created instant access to the entire collection of alerts, including archives, instead of just posting them on their website. The new system on their […]
Rate rise will hit house-buyers hard
House buyers will struggle to make end meets if the proposed interest rate rise in 2015 goes ahead, after over a third of home-buyers admit they would find it difficult to cope if their mortgage became more expensive. The average price range for property purchasers is £235,000 and with a combined income of £50,674, the […]
Bank details fraud warning
Solicitors are being targeted by fraudsters trying to obtain client bank details, warns the Law Society of Scotland. Con artists are carrying out scams by calling lawyers pretending to be from bank fraud or relationship management teams. Director of financial compliance at the Law Society, Ian Messer, said: "This continues to be a serious current […]
New offence will curb crime profits
A new offence of ‘participation in an organised crime group’ can now help ensure professionals who profit from crime can be brought to justice. The new rules, announced in the Queen’s speech on Wednesday, mean they can no longer claim ignorance of their clients’ activities as a defence against prosecution. It could cover anyone who […]
Ripple effect making waves
The long-anticipated ripple effect created by London homeowners selling up and boosting the market in other regions is well underway, according to new research. Londoners have purchased 14,700 homes outside of the capital this year, with an average spend of £330,000 a combined total of almost £5 billion, according to international estate agent, Hamptons. These […]