tm:tv to give property professionals the lowdown on ESG
ESG, more formally known as Environmental, Social and Governance criteria, is undoubtedly complex – with nuances, reliance on multiple data sources, and more! Yet it’s something law firms need to develop a greater understanding of, as investors are increasingly looking to improve sustainability measures across their portfolios. To give property professionals a head start on […]
So… you think that mining risk is only a rural thing?
It is easy to assume that, if your client’s property is in an urban area, your due diligence on the transaction would not need to involve purchasing a mining report – but our vast collection of historical mining data tells a very different story. We have previously written various pieces on urban mining but as […]
A Conveyancer’s Armory of Tools
With the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday fast approaching, the pressure facing the residential legal space continues, unabated. Every day, I’m reading LinkedIn posts from exasperated property lawyers who are facing a torrent of calls and emails from eager homebuyers who are chasing to make sure their transaction completes by 30th June, so they can […]
Environmental Search Report Specialist Announces Product Improvements
Groundsure, a leading environmental search report specialist involved in over half of the UK’s residential property transactions, has today announced that it is revolutionising its residential product portfolio with exciting changes to the popular Avista, Homebuyers and Homescreen reports from 1st July 2021. The enhanced reports will include information from analysis of more than 110 […]
The New Working Normal
This month we opened our offices up to staff, but with no compulsion that they return. Essentially our policy is “work where you want to”. Even with reduced capacity due to social distancing, we have only seen around 20% occupancy, with most staff choosing to stay at home. It’s too soon to tell but I […]
Are you ready for a revolution?
Do you want to: Never have to consider which search report is most suitable again? Never have to ask your client for more money for even more recommended searches? Never want to worry about negligence if the correct search isn’t ordered? Do you want to save time and money for both yourself and your client? […]
Hoo Peninsula: Flyover and Development Plans threaten Rural Views
Hundreds of residents feel they have been misled over major plans to improve road and rail links in their local area. A major housing development and supporting infrastructure in Medway, Kent includes details of a flyover which would overshadow their homes and disrupt their lives. Homeowners in Wainscott have described the proposals as a “monstrosity” […]
First Home Scheme Launched 4th June
The latest initiative to boost the first time buyer market has formally launched on 4th June in Bolsover, East Midlands. The pilot aims help local first-time buyers – many of whom will be key workers like NHS staff and veterans – onto the property ladder by offering homes at a discount of at least 30% compared […]
Latimer Hinks choose ‘highly recommended’ Linetime to manage efficiencies
Latimer Hinks have announced the selection of Linetime to continue improving efficiencies across the firm, citing how the legal business management software was highly recommended throughout the selection process. Based in Darlington, but operating predominantly in the North East of England and North Yorkshire, Latimer Hinks 40 strong team have been providing specialist and bespoke […]
How Thames Water Property Searches can help you avoid failing on flood risk
When Storm Christoph hit the UK in January of this year, two months’ worth of rain fell in just 36 hours. The impact was catastrophic, with 400 homes flooded and insurance industry losses from the storm reaching in the region of £120 million. To make matters worse, climate change means major weather events like Storm […]
Terrafirma warns just one month to go until Bank of England launches climate stress testing
Ground risk specialist, Terrafirma, warns that there is just one month to go until the Bank of England launches regulatory climate stress testing. This will initially affect all the largest banks, building societies and insurers who will have until September to provide initial feed back to the Bank of England. It is then expected to […]
Planning data must be overhauled to enable better informed decisions
Planning may be top of everyone’s minds right now, but the data underpinning it is in desperate need of an overhaul, according to the panel of the latest tm:tv session “Understanding the value of planning data”: Paul Addison, Owner of DevAssist Stuart Tym, Planning Lawyer (Senior Associate Solicitor) at Irwin Mitchell Max Jarmey, GeoSpatial Analyst […]
It’s all about location
A dream location is where it all starts for most of our clients and the importance of a location and its attributes remain key when it comes to buying and selling properties. If we’re buying a property, we can actively choose to be nearer a good school, further from a main road, opt for more […]
Biggest shake-up in planning reform for 70 years
Today’s Queen’s Speech is expected to include a Planning Bill set to be the biggest shake up of the planning system in 70 years. As reported in The Times the Conservative Government, buoyed by the success of the local elections last week, will seek to “level-up” home ownership with a focus on the areas in […]
49% of Conveyancers surveyed have seen colleagues leave the profession in the last 6 months
A survey completed by Today’s Conveyancer into the mental health and well-being of our readers has revealed an astonishing 49% of conveyancers have seen colleagues leave the profession in the last 6 months because their role was negatively impacting their mental health. Conducted to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week the survey laid bare the […]
New Shadow Housing Minister in Labour Re-Shuffle
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet re-shuffle has seen Manchester MP Lucy Powell replace Thangam Debbonaire as Shadow Housing Secretary. Debonnaire has been promoted to shadow Leader of the House Commons. Commenting on social media she wrote; “I’m really honoured to be trusted with the role of Shadow Leader of the House I thank […]
How to predict flood risk more accurately to mitigate risk
In March 2020, we wrote about this topic as the UK had just experienced “the wettest February on record.” 2021 has already had it’s share of heavy rainfall and flooding: The Met Office reports that “Storm Christoph brought some heavy, and at times record-breaking, rain to parts of the UK. Provisional figures show Honister, in […]
The British Conveyacing Awards shortlist is coming!!
In just a few days time we’ll be able to reveal the shortlist for the first ever British Conveyancing Awards, with the shortlisters being revealed on Friday 30th April 2021. The awards are brought to you by Today’s Conveyancer, alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, a leading risk management service provider. Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement […]
Air Quality, Covid-19 and Property Transactions
Poor air quality is arguably the most significant environmental risk to the health of our nation, with some 40,000 deaths per annum attributable to pollution from motor vehicles and industry. This has been brought into sharp focus at a time of pandemic where respiratory vulnerability has been a key driver of fatalities. Add to this the […]
British Conveyancing Awards Sponsor Spotlight: Groundsure
In a series of Spotlight pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Conveyancing Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, we look forward to recognising individuals, teams and companies who have gone above and beyond to support buyers and sellers to move home during the most challenging year the conveyancing industry has perhaps […]
