InfoTrack and Osprey announce integration to optimise conveyancing workflows
Osprey clients can now access InfoTrack’s award-winning digital conveyancing platform via their case management system. Connected via seamless two-way integration, solicitors can optimise their conveyancing workflow end-to-end to digitalise internal processes; future-proofing their firm and exceeding client expectations. Creating a centralised solution for information, firms can manage a matter from initial enquiry to case completion […]
The return of the High Street Conveyancer
I’m back! I wrote my last diary entry on the 19th May last year – the property market was coming out of the first lockdown, and there was trepidation as to what was going to happen. There was a feel of pent up action – people had been ‘locked‘ in their houses for weeks and […]
Conveyancers beware as data stolen from listed law firm
Cyber crime hit the headlines again last week as listed city firm Gateley reported client data had been stolen during an attack on its IT network. A statement to the London Stock Exchange on 16th June confirmed that the firm was managing an incident in which its IT system had been breached and client data […]
Highly Commended: Best New Training Initiative
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Highly Commended: Theresa Howarth
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Firm wins trio of conveyancing awards!
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Highly Commended: Best Use of Marketing
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
New era for industry leading “Today’s” publications
The industry leading “Today’s” publications enter a new era as owners Chris Harris and Karen Babington step away from the business. Covering three main areas of private client law, conveyancing, wills and probate and family, the three publications have a significant reach and influence in their respective sectors. Managing Director David Opie will take the […]
Highly Commended Spotlight: Elisha Birgul
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. As part of our winner spotlight features, […]
Words of encouragement for practitioners as SDLT deadline looms
As the 30 June stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday deadline approaches, social media is awash with messages of support for and from practitioners. The SDLT holiday extension, enacted in the March budget, runs through until the end of June for properties up to the value of £500,000, with a tapered finish to £250,000 at […]
Q&A with Steve Johnson and Jeremy Dorkins
Search provider poweredbypie has worked with CLS PI for almost ten years. CLS is a leading provider of products and services for Legal Indemnities and Estate Administration matters. We spoke to Jeremy Dorkins, UK Director of Customer Success at poweredbypie and Steve Johnson, National Key Account Manager, CLS PI to find out more about indemnity […]
Winner Spotlight: Young Practitioner of the Year
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Does your firm rely on conveyancing referrals from Estate Agents? If so, then you need to read this.
Over the last 12 months there has been a concerted campaign by the Home Buying and Selling Group, the Conveyancing Association and the Bold Legal group to promote the provision of upfront information for all property sales. Only earlier this year Trading Standards commissioned a survey of all agents to determine what information should be […]
Perfect Portal Wins Two Awards at the British Conveyancing Awards
Perfect Portal are delighted to announce they won two awards at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards: Technology Team of the Year and Business Development Professional of the Year (Rob Lawson). Hosted by the multi-award-winning broadcaster Samira Ahmed – the afternoon was a welcome moment for all staff at the company – coming together to celebrate […]
Highly Commended Spotlight: Best Direct to Consumer Offering
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
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 […]
The Highs and Lows of Conveyancing
With just over one month until 30th June, the residential property industry is working around the clock to help as many buyers as possible to meet the extended stamp duty holiday deadline. As we know, no tax will be levied on the first £500K of purchases up until this date, and this has been one […]
Winner Spotlight: Best Direct to Consumer Offering
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Upfront property information one way to improve conveyancing process
There has been lots of noise over recent weeks regarding upfront property information. The introduction of the Buying and Selling Property Information (BASPI) dataset by the Home Buying and Selling group on 15th March began a lot of discussion. Many others in the sector have come out to show their support, with the Conveyancing Assocation’s […]
Efficiency measures to manage client expectations
Written by Priscilla Sinder, Managing Director at Property Conveyancing Consultancy Ltd. In this short article I will look at two quick efficiency measures that can be implemented with very little cost but can reduce unnecessary calls and emails from clients chasing for their Title Information Documents. In today’s climate (excluding the hard conditions imposed on […]