The DPMSG is necessary – and it deserves the industry’s support
As we’re all acutely aware, there is no such thing as any sort of “Summer slowdown” when it comes to the focus on UK housing, and given the prominent position it holds from both an economic and political perspective, we should always anticipate new announcements, new legislation, new technological advancements, new attitudes towards it. August […]
Confessions of a cyber conveyancer: Good tech doesn’t mean ‘dumbing down’ conveyancing
As it was summer and everyone seemed to be on holiday, I thought I’d contact lots of lawyers and talk about how they manage enquiries. I know this might not spring to mind as the best entertainment that a wet August in England has to offer, but I had few options. Concerns were raised on […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 28th August 2023
We all know that conveyancing seems to be getting more argumentative – the estate agent rings the bell and battle commences! But this week, something really positive happened in my conveyancing world and it led me to reflect on how things used to be done. I had completed the sale of a property some weeks […]
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 […]