Property Lawyers Convey Law working with the Government to prevent crime
Property Lawyers Convey Law can now check information provided by clients against information held by the government to help verify someone’s identity at the start of a property transaction. This is the first such integration with a legal practice in the UK. The Document Checking Service (DCS) pilot is a government initiative designed to offer organisations […]
Shortlist announced for the British Conveyancing Awards 2021
We’re excited to announce the shortlist for the inaugral British Conveyancing Awards! The awards are brought to you by Today’s Conveyancer, alongside headline sponsor, Lawyer Checker and Champagne Sponsor Simplify, and proceedings begin at 3.30pm on 25th May 2021. The shortlist Category Shortlist Best Use of Marketing Sponsored by The Society of Licensed Conveyancers […]
Simplify announced as Champagne Sponsor for The British Conveyancing Awards
We are delighted to welcome Simplify as our Champagne Reception sponsor, for the upcoming British Conveyancing Awards, which are a little over 3 weeks away. Today’s Conveyancer spoke to, Kevin Smith, Chief Operations Officer about their involvement in this year’s awards. Who are Simplify? Simplify is the UK’s leading conveyancing and property services business. Created in March 2019 by the combination of the […]
Movers and Shakers – 28th April 2021
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Sprift, the property data specialist, has appointed Paul Smith as […]
Minerva’s up front information and contract ready scheme is a ‘benefit to all involved’
Although in its infancy, a scheme spear-headed by the team at Law Firm Services and introduced in July 2020, has seen estate agents and lawyers across the North and beyond reap reward and benefit enormously. Speaking with Stephanie Hill, manager of one of 26 Ryder and Dutton branches it is clear that the ‘Contract Ready’ […]
The British Conveyacing Awards shortlist is coming!!
In just a few days time we’ll be able to reveal the shortlist for the first ever British Conveyancing Awards, with the shortlisters being revealed on Friday 30th April 2021. The awards are brought to you by Today’s Conveyancer, alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, a leading risk management service provider. Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement […]
Industry supports Kindness Pledge
A week ago we launched our Kindness Pledge, as part of our Call for Kindness campaign, and it’s great to see people in the industry getting behind the pledge and making their mark. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” – Aesop For many of us, the challenges of home working […]
ULS & Legal Eye announced as ESTAS sponsors
ULS Technology and Legal Eye have both been named as Executive Sponsors for The ESTAS Forum & Awards 2021 taking place in October. The awards are powered by ESTAS customer review platform for property professionals. ESTAS Founder Simon Brown explains “Through our review platform we are committed to helping home movers make more informed choices […]
Movers and Shakers – 23rd April 2021
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Lawrence Stephens has promoted Senior Associate Nisha Saigal to Director […]
Equity Release Council members vote for stability and expansion in Board elections
Members of the Equity Release Council (the Council) have voted for stability and expansion by reappointing three directors to its Main Board and widening its Standards Board membership at its 2021 Annual General Meeting. Will Hale, CEO of Key, Paul Turner, Managing Director, Retail at Just Group, and Dan Baines, Managing Director of Equity Release […]
Introducing: Perfect Portal and Redbrick Solutions Integration
Perfect Portal and Redbrick Solutions have combined their technology to provide their mutual clients with the platform to convert more leads whilst offering an enhanced consumer experience. “Everything we do is client-centric, and uniting our technologies seemed the natural next step in ensuring our mutual clients could access both Perfect Portal and Redbrick Solutions seamlessly. […]
Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken
Written by Gregor Angus Who enjoyed the Masters a couple of weeks ago? I always think the Masters signals the start of spring, a turn in the weather (for the better), and gives a general sense of optimism about what lies ahead. And goodness, we can all do with that this year can’t we?! For […]
Apprenticeship’s offer a brighter future for the next generation of Conveyancers
Helping aspiring lawyers is something that firms like to get involved in. Some firms use academies whilst others use the apprentice route to grow and mentor new talent. Katharine Saunders from Aconveyancing explains how the firm uses apprenticeships to help them. Law is an expensive industry to get into, especially if entering through the traditional […]
Be Kind We Care Stress Management Webinar
The Be Kind We Care initiative will host its first free webinar on Wednesday 28th April 1pm-2pm. April is Stress Awareness Month and the session will focus on stress management, with guest speakers providing practical techniques for identifying symptoms in ourselves and others, managing stress, and ‘working back’ from potential burnout. Webinar attendees will hear […]
British Conveyancing Awards Sponsor Spotlight: ntitle
In a series of Spotlight pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Conveyancing Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, we look forward to recognising individuals, teams and companies who have gone above and beyond to support buyers and sellers to move home during the most challenging year the conveyancing industry has perhaps […]
British Conveyancing Awards Sponsor Spotlight: Legal Bricks
In a series of Spotlight pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Conveyancing Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, we look forward to recognising individuals, teams and companies who have gone above and beyond to support buyers and sellers to move home during the most challenging year the conveyancing industry has perhaps […]
Launch of Kindness Pledge
The last 12 months has resulted in a roller coaster of emotions as people have faced many different battles both in their personal and professional lives. April is Stress Awareness month and here at Today’s Conveyancer we thought it would be the right time to reaffirm the commitment we’ve all made as an industry to […]
Fined firm claim sector struggle with AML rules
After accepting a fine from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for breaches of anti-money laundering rules, a firm has come out and said a “significant proportion” of law firms had “struggled to achieve compliance” with the 2017 Money Laundering Regulations. QualitySolicitors Brett Holt came to an agreement with the SRA to pay a £10,000 fine […]
Air Quality, Covid-19 and Property Transactions
Poor air quality is arguably the most significant environmental risk to the health of our nation, with some 40,000 deaths per annum attributable to pollution from motor vehicles and industry. This has been brought into sharp focus at a time of pandemic where respiratory vulnerability has been a key driver of fatalities. Add to this the […]
Success…property in the bag
Following on from my first blog about my experience of the home buying process from the sharp end, things have moved forward in the right direction after some shall we say interesting encounters. Let’s start with the good news, I viewed a property which I liked, made an offer and had that offer accepted all […]