Buyers racing to complete deals without proper due diligence of the total costs involved in the purchase Purchasing a property is the most expensive asset you are likely to buy in your lifetime, yet individuals often seem to want to rush the process through as quickly as possible without obtaining necessary surveys and reports on […]Read More
I was listening to the Today programme on Radio Four one morning this week; a journalist was being interviewed about taking up a role with BBC Newsround, the news programme for children, and he was asked how he could explain the war in Ukraine to children. He explained that it was the same approach as […]Read More
The four-day working week is growing in popularity across a range of sectors and is gaining traction in the legal sector as firms adapt to the changing employment landscape, largely influenced by the flexible working approach demanded by the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this Today’s Conveyancer podcast, David Opie is joined by the heads of […]Read More
It’s tough being a thorn in people’s sides. I bleat on about using the latest technology while traditional lawyers disagree with me; “We don’t need technology” they cry, “we need better lawyers”. I tell them to take a long hard look in the mirror and realise that they must adapt to change. I then go […]Read More
In this episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by PEXA UK Chief Executive James Bawa and Heather Crichton, General Manager Industry Readiness. James and Heather discuss the impending launch of PEXA in the UK and the lessons learned in Australia that they bring with them to help facilitate a more streamlined […]Read More
Being an old fashioned conveyancing solicitor, I have to admit that I am not a fan of simultaneous exchange and completion. In an ideal world, I would like at least a week between exchange and completion – yes, for me so that I can make sure mortgage monies are ordered and pre-completion searches are done […]Read More
The conveyancer’s view, 25th March 2022 March saw house prices reach another new record as the average price of property coming to market jumped by 1.7% (+£5,760) to £354,564, breaking through the £350,000 barrier for the first time. This average monthly rise is the largest seen at this time of year since March 2004, pushing the […]Read More
In this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by AML expert Amy Bell to discuss what conveyancers need to know about the rising response to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, particularly as more and more sanctions are placed on Russian individuals. Amy, who is a Director at Teal Legal and a member of The Law […]Read More
No two house moves are the same; no two clients are the same. This is something we have to remember and this week, I was reminded that however well we think we are doing our job, it is the client who ultimately matters. I have a horrendous chain. The typical scenario where the sale by […]Read More
According to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC), the property industry needs to do more to recognise and support those with mental health issues. Having a firm understanding of the potential situations that increase the chances of someone’s mental health worsening can help avoid these from happening at all. Positive steps in the right […]Read More
Beyond Conveyancing, a specialist practice of Beyond Law Group, has been recognised at the prestigious British Conveyancing Awards held on 15th March 2022. Supported by headline sponsor Dye & Durham, the awards showcased excellence in the conveyancing industry. Law firms and legal suppliers came together from around England and Wales to the heart of Westminster […]Read More
How do we solve the home-moving conundrum? Property industry veteran and co-founder of ProperPR Russell Quirk joins David Opie in discussion about the state of the home moving process. In typically robust fashion, Russell challenges the conversation about the current state of play, placing the consumer at the heart of his message. “(Through my involvement […]Read More
It is somewhat surprising when we hear on the news that it was exactly two years ago when England and Wales went into the first lockdown. It feels as if it were only yesterday but life before was very different. Who would have thought that two years later, we would be writing about a continuing […]Read More
Why would we not want to see a positive, proactive change to improve the home moving process? Is it really an option that we just carry on as we did before? That, by the way, is what litigation solicitors call a “leading question”. There is no reason why we cannot change the way in which […]Read More
International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8th March, takes place annually, globally pushing for gender parity and celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, nurtur.group are proud to have so many determined and inspiring females. Women in senior roles are making their mark in the sector and are instrumental […]Read More
In this latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by Simon McCrum, ex-Managing Partner of Darbys prior to it’s sale to Knights in 2016 and now a consultant for law firms. Simon brings his own experience running departments and law firms to his consultancy McCrum and Co. Through working with law firms he encourages […]Read More
There are times when I think that conveyancing practice needs to be “tidied up” a little. I had one of those experiences this week, and it was difficult not to be portrayed as unhelpful even though I do believe that I was in the right. I was acting for the executor of an Estate selling […]Read More
At any point in time, there are thousands of properties on the market. That is a significant number of people waiting to move. Over two articles, we will explains the steps which sellers can take to help reduce the time a conveyancing transaction takes and, in the process, make their property more marketable to prospective […]Read More
There is still a discourse on LinkedIn about the relationship between solicitors and estate agents. It is a difficult relationship because although both want the same outcome, we start the journey to the finish line at different times and have different roles. But I think that it is important that estate agents appreciate that conveyancing […]Read More
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