Time to embrace change
Julie Williams, Head of Service Delivery at Complete ASAP addresses the impact of the full Material Information guidance The recent release of the full material information guidance from National Trading Standards (NTSELAT), means that the conveyancing industry (encompassing all stakeholders), must collectively take stock of where it is today, and address how it will embrace […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 22nd April 2024
I am acting in the sale of a house. I drafted the contract this week to send to the buyer’s solicitor. When I downloaded the Official copy entries, the title was easy – the Property Register just stated that the house was freehold and gave the full address and the Proprietorship Register just had the […]
Cross-market data shows ‘optimistic signs’ for summer but still ‘reactive to external shocks’
The latest cross-market data from Landmark shows a “cautiously optimistic” market – although one that is still “highly reactive to external shocks” such as fluctuating interest rates. Landmark’s newly released Q1 Residential Property Trends report offers a comprehensive analysis of property data from the first quarter of the year, examining the entire residential property transaction […]
Fighting the Legal Crisis: Why the UK Legal Industry Needs to Evolve to Survive
The legal industry may be built on tradition and heritage, but it must be open to innovation to keep up in an ever-evolving world. It’s no secret that the world of work is rapidly changing in the UK’s wider cultural climate but, for a sector built with a strong focus on precedent and commitment to […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 14th April 2024
Something has been bothering me this week; you know that niggling thing in the back of your mind that you can’t quite put your finger on… Well, I think I know what it is so let me try and share my thoughts with you It seems to me that firms charge more for acting in […]
What is a digital property logbook?
What are digital property logbooks, and why are they important to the future of property transactions? To answer these questions, and more, the Today’s Conveyancer podcast welcomes on Nigel Walley; founder and CEO of property logbook company Chimni, and Chair of the Residential Logbook Association. Nigel explains what the key differences between logbooks and Google […]
AML Compliance: Comprehensive Guide to Source of Funds for Conveyancers and Legal Practitioners
Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial transactions in the realm of conveyancing and property transactions. At the core of this endeavour is the verification of the source of funds, which is essential for identifying and mitigating money laundering risks. To help conveyancers and legal practitioners navigate this process better, […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 8th April
I have a long standing client (who was a friend before he was a client) and he sometimes ‘dabbles’ in property. You know the sort of client I mean – always looking for that property which will make him some easy money. He will call me on a Tuesday morning to tell me that he […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
The previously serene waters of the conveyancing world have been experiencing a little turbulence over the last few months. There are concerns that Material Information ( MI ) is the thin end of a particularly fat wedge that undermines the lawyer, resulting in the end of proper conveyancing as we know it. Then there are […]
Reducing the compliance burden and improving the transaction experience
Compliance business boss Tim Barnett joins the latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast to discuss the work being done to improve the process, and experience for consumers, of anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and know your client verification. As CEO of ID and AML verification business Credas, Tim is well aware of the challenges this presents to […]
Recognising the vital work of conveyancers
Reflecting on National Conveyancing Week (NCW), we want to take this valuable opportunity to catch up with and pay tribute to conveyancers. Considerable challenges persist within the property sector. We recognise the increased demands and pressures on the valuable service you provide and we fully support the critical role you continue to play in every property […]
First things first – getting the basics right
I am excited to be writing this, my first blog, for Today’s Media. I qualified in 1996, and left private practice in 2012 to co-found The CS Partnership. The CS Partnership is a consultancy for law firms founded by ex-lawyers who wanted to help the profession deal with the modernisation it was facing. I am […]
How open data standards empower conveyancers to shape future of property transactions
In the dynamic realm of property transactions, conveyancers lead the way on seamless transitions, guiding clients through the intricate process of buying or selling. As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, conveyancers are now on the cusp of embracing a new frontier: open data standards. At first glance, the notion of standardised property data may […]
If upfront information isn’t the answer, what are you doing to solve the archaic conveyancing process?
The introduction of Material Information Parts B and C towards the back end of last year has thrust conveyancing into the spotlight, giving us as professionals a new standard to uphold. But as the sector digests the implications, it is apparent that there are mixed views as to whether or not it will benefit the […]
An American Adventure
Chief Revenue Officer at Cashroom Alex Holt joins Today’s Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie to discuss his Cashroom and the development of the business over the last 10 years. Cashroom offer outsourced finance functions for law firms across the UK; and has grown as a number of factors have come together to place pressure on […]