Mental health in the property industry – why a lot more still needs to be done
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 […]
ALEP awards new honorary membership to three barristers
The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has awarded three new Honorary Memberships in recognition of contributions to the debate around leasehold enfranchisement and reform. Barristers Tamsin Cox and Anthony Radevsky of Falcon Chambers and Justin Bates of Landmark Chambers have become the Association’s first ever Honorary Members. Mark Chick, ALEP Director, said: “As an […]
British Conveyancing Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for The British Conveyancing Awards 2022, sponsored by Dye & Durham, has been released! The 2022 Awards will see journalist Samira Ahmed return as host of a hybrid event with the in-person ceremony at Church House in London simultaneously live streamed via The British Conveyancing Awards website from 4pm on 15th March 2022. […]
How recruitment should be done? “David Brent” stars in firm’s job advert
Spotted on LinkedIn recently, the Today’s Media team came across this rather unique and hilarious recruitment strategy from Evolve Law. What do you think? We’d love to know your thoughts in the comments below …
Early bird deadline extended for British Conveyancing Awards
Early-bird entry for The British Conveyancing Awards, which is run by Today’s Conveyancer and sponsored by Dye & Durham, has been extended to 17th December. Firms and suppliers wishing to enter this year’s event now have another week to take advantage of the reduced entry fee of £99 +VAT. Thereafter the entry fee will be £139 […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer; 6th December 2021
I was out with some fellow conveyancers on Friday evening and, as usual, we did have a chat about our working lives. We were all in agreement that the last twenty months have seen a level of stress that none of us have experienced before, and we all knew of colleagues who were now considering […]
Access Group acquire Legal Bricks
Access Legal, the Law technology specialist, has announced the acquisition of the Legal Bricks group of companies, a provider of conveyancing searches and property related services to the legal sector. Part of The Access Group, a provider of business software solutions to the mid-market, Access Legal say their latest acquisition strengthens its footprint in the […]
Simplify remain tight lipped
UPDATED 22/11/2021 The Council for Licensed Conveyancers have provided a brief update on progress at Simplify since it confirmed on 17th November it had moved to exchange contracts on files that are ready to exchange and complete and started work on new cases nearing exchange. The group has indicated that it is continuing a staged […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer; 22nd November 2021
The issue with the Simplify group continued this week. There is still no clarity as to what has happened, but the effect on the lives of many is clear. One only needs to look on Twitter, Trust pilot and a Facebook group which has been set up to see what is happening and importantly, what the […]
Conveyancers advised how to contact Simplify
The Simplify Group has released details of how conveyancers who are currently acting on the other side of transactions can contact them while they continue to get systems back up and running. An online form is now live to enable conveyancers, introducers and third parties to request a call back. Simplify advise “Please use this […]
Time management for startup law firm owners
When it comes to running your own law firm and serving clients, it can feel like the work is never done. For the sake of your wellbeing, though, and that of every member of your team, finding the right time management solutions to ensure a healthy work-life balance is essential. That’s why, for the tenth […]
Bright and forward thinking Beyond the norm – law firm embraces technology
Speed, security and simplicity for onboarding – Beyond Conveyancing The tech team at LFS with their client onboarding solution Minerva continue to welcome more law firms, with the latest being the Beyond Group and its specialist conveyancing team. Manchester based and led by property lawyer Sarah Edwards, Beyond Conveyancing are future focused and keen to […]
DUAL Asset Wins ESTAS Supplier of the Year award 2021
DUAL Asset has been recognised for outstanding customer service to its clients, winning ESTAS Supplier of the Year 2021 in the Underwriting category. The ESTAS are the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS determine the best suppliers in the industry based solely on feedback from agents, conveyancers and brokers. Now […]
Law Firm Goes Green and Helps Clients put down Future Roots
An Oldham Law firm is looking to make a huge environmental impact, as well as provide clients with a nice moving in gift at the same time. Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers this week launch their ‘Planting Roots for the Future Campaign’. As part of the scheme, on completion of every house purchase the North […]
Squid Game, ‘green light, red light’ – The journey to regulation!
After 9 months we are finally approved and regulated by The Council of Licensed Conveyancers. It hasn’t been easy, on occasion it felt we were participating in a new level of Squid Game, ‘green light, red light’ I hear you shout. After the ‘tug of war’ through PII renewal we ended up with two quotes […]
Employee Ownership Trust first for law firm
Talbots Law has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in what will be a major legal first for the West Midlands. Former CEO and main shareholder Mary Morgan has taken the decision to sell the majority of her shares to a newly-formed Trust that will look to build on the firm’s recent growth and execute […]
How technology is helping conveyancers tackle money laundering
Money laundering is a growing risk in the UK property market, as the Pandora papers demonstrate. The failure of some conveyancers and estate agents to properly verify buyers’ identities, and comply with the relevant AML regulations, means they risk supporting the laundering of dirty money. New AI, Open Banking and facial recognition technology can automate […]
Diary of a High Street Conveyancer; 1st November 2021
I was disappointed to read a report this week that conveyancers are now reducing their fees. The report contained a quote which said that as pressure eased on the system after June, conveyancing costs have dropped. My instant reaction was no! No! NOOOOOO! Followed by WHY? We have all worked so hard over the last […]
Could Budget solve the Cladding scandal? And reaction to housing investment…
The property industry has responded to Rishi Sunak’s Budget, applauding the level of intended investment while maintain some cautious optimism around efforts to support those affected by the cladding scandal. Housing is a central tenet of the government’s “levelling up” agenda, with £millions pledged in an effort to increase home ownership amongst many who simply […]
New Leadership for LawSure
LawSure the UK’s leading specialist title and legal indemnity insurance broker have announced a new and exciting change for the company. Current Managing Director Brian Hall will assume the role of Executive Chairman, whilst Mandy Brown takes the reigns to become Managing Director of the company. Mandy will be key in driving the company forward […]
