I. Stephanie Boyce: Mind over matter
We read daily of inflationary court backlogs, crumbling court infrastructure, legal aid deserts, lack of court staff. The number of those seeking legal advice has increased, but this has not been matched by the resources needed to deliver justice promptly for those turning to the justice system. In addition, the aftermath of the recent global […]
In conversation with Jack Meredith, CEO, Lextech
It is apparent that there is a steady stream of conveyancing technology making its way from Australia over to the UK of late: InfoTrack, PEXA, and more. Lextech – a fintech from Australia – might just join that stream at one point in the future. Their CEO, Jack Meredith, had an interesting path to developing […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 21st August 2023
I had decided what I was going to write about this week, and I am sorry to say that it was fees. I then saw the results of Today’s Conveyancer’s poll and was struck by the answers given to the question: “what do you currently see as the key issues facing residential conveyancers?” “Low fees” […]
Becoming the only choice: The power of brand differentiation
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, legal conveyancing firms must strive for more than just delivering quality services. They need to differentiate themselves from the competition to stand out in the market, attract the right customers – and attract the right talent to work for them. By focusing on what makes you different you can […]
What conveyancers should know about recent Land Registry updates
The goal of conveyancing is to ensure a smooth and legally valid transfer of property ownership. To do so, conveyancers need to keep up with the latest changes. The Land Registry has been making some important updates in recent times which are shaping how conveyancers work. In this article, we’ll talk about what these updates […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 14th August 2023
So, additional enquiries are still irritating, annoying, and frustrating us! I know that there are some which we have to ask because they arise out of the contract documents, but it is those standard ones – you know, the ones where we know they are just being asked to tick a box. I am not […]
A new era for digital conveyancing?
The Land Registry kicked off August by announcing the formation of the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG), a new coalition of key property industry players designed to lead the drive towards digital conveyancing. The announcement has, however, sparked new questions. What is immediately obvious is that the group intends to push for a digital […]
Tales of a pan-European supplier of legal software
Ruud Pepping, CEO of LSSA member company BaseNet, shares his experiences of developing software across multiple jurisdictions and shows how BaseNet continues to navigate the challenges it faces. BaseNet is a legal software vendor with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and the UK. What are some of the most apparent differences between EU countries […]
Enhancing customer experience in the legal sector
In today’s competitive legal landscape, providing exceptional customer experience has become a crucial aspect of success. Clients now, more than ever, expect seamless interactions, personalised service, and prompt resolution of their queries and concerns. Legal firms have been increasingly turning to software for digital transformation and to meet these customer expectations. In this article, we […]
Should 100% mortgages be welcomed or feared?
Over the past few months, the mortgage market has never been out of the news. It all started back in the days of ‘Trussonomics’ and since then interest rates have spiralled which has resulted in more and more deals being pulled by lenders. There has been huge speculation on whether house prices will fall off […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 8th August 2023
If I could have one magic wish to make conveyancing slightly easier, it would be that there should be more transparency. We do not get told the length of the chain nor the identity of other parties in it. How long is the chain? I don’t know. And clients find it difficult to understand why […]
Is this the best kept secret in conveyancing?
Many firms have heard about the Bold Legal Group (BLG) and the weekly information bulletins, but not as many have heard about the BLG online forum. The Bold Legal Group is a membership association of nearly 700 law firms throughout England and Wales, and the weekly bulletins go to c. 5000 individual conveyancers. However, just […]
Dealing with the TA7: Tips and traps for residential conveyancers
The TA7 form was updated in January 2023 and was in use from the 14th February 2023. What is it with Valentines Day and the Building Safety Act 2022? I don’t know any conveyancers who are dealing with transactions with BSA 2022 issues that are “feeling the love” currently. The purpose of this article is […]
The Lender’s Corner: How can we bring borrowers along on the net zero journey?
Climate change is the defining issue of our generation, yet as the shift to a low carbon world gathers pace, a number of key questions remain. Many homeowners know there’s a need for change but are unsure how to get there. Others may not realise the role they will need to play, or the options […]
Conveyancing firm named sixth best workplace for women in UK
Aconveyancing has ranked as the sixth best workplace for women in the UK, according to Great Place to Work. The 2023 UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women list was launched by Great Place to Work® UK, recognising Aconveyancing among its top 10 ranked organisations from across the UK. The accreditation team noted how Aconveyancing strive for […]
Source of Funds and Airport Queues
We sometimes get asked questions like, “Why am I being asked to do a Source of Funds? I’m only giving my granddaughter £2,000 to help her buy a house!” and “Why do we need technology for this, can’t I just give you a bank statement?”. We thought an airport-based analogy might help to explain. Source […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 31st July 2023
As a week progresses in conveyancing land, I do sometimes stop and think about the work. This week, I was thinking about my favourite part of the transaction. Is it when you call the client on completion to tell them they can pick up the keys? (And invariably they mention that they have been waiting […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer: ‘If you’ve only got a hammer, everything looks like a nail’
You’re in the kitchen when a screw drops out of the bottom of a chair and it needs to be put back before it gets lost. Although it’s got a Philips head, you grab a sharp knife from the nearest drawer and the job is done. You know you should have gone to the garage […]
In conversation with Scott Bozinis, CEO, InfoTrack
‘From a search company at heart to a conduit in the conveyancing journey’ InfoTrack have been on some journey in recent years. What started as a search company in Australia is now a conveyancing technology provider that completes more applications to HM Land Registry than any other entity. Their CEO Scott Bozinis recently sat down […]
Building safety: CA guidance ‘a strong starting point in understanding what’s at play’
You’ll have hopefully seen the CA’s Guidance document which covers the Buildings Safety Act and Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) Regulations (England) which we launched back at the tail end of April. We believe this is a strong starting point for conveyancing firms in understanding exactly what is at play here, not least because this is […]