poweredbypie Appoints Director of Customer Success
Search and software provider poweredbypie has announced the promotion of former channel manager, Sarah Fancourt, to the newly created role of Director of Customer Success, with overall responsibility for the 64 strong team at poweredbypie’s operations and contact centre in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Sarah Fancourt comments: “With poweredbypie, Property Search Group (PSG), ACS Conveyancing Searches and […]
Index Property Information Announces Upgraded Integration With Tikit (P4W) Case Management Software
Index, a national provider of legal solutions to legal firms, has today announced a new integration into the latest version of Tikit Partner for Windows (P4W). Index Property Information has all your requirements in one place and more. It produces a variety of reports and searches quickly and efficiently. The upgraded integration between Index and […]
Property Ombudsman Set To Retire
Katrine Sporle, the current Property Ombudsman is set to retire in the autumn, so the hunt is on for a new candidate. The new Ombudsman will take up the post in November 2019, and will also hold the position of Chief Executive of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) organisation whose headquarters is based in Salisbury. About […]
Equity Release Supermarket Crowned ‘Best Financial Adviser’ 2019
Equity Release Supermarket (ERS) were crowned ‘Best Financial Adviser’ at the annual Equity Release awards. Mark Gregory, Founder & CEO at Equity Release Supermarket commented: “This was an incredibly proud moment for us, especially as we have now been recognised as leading the way in our field, after a lot of dedication and hard work. […]
Over a Quarter of Law Firm Websites Unsecure
Law firms are failing in their efforts to tackle the rising risk of cyber crime. Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic security measures. The research has been undertaken by a leading […]
Blackhurst Budd Announce Key Promotion
Briony Haley, a specialist commercial property solicitor has been promoted to Director at Blackpool based law firm Blackhurst Budd Solicitors. Briony qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and moved to the firm in 2015, advising clients on commercial property sales and purchases, leasers and development acquisitions. She will join the Board of Directors, taking an active […]
Season Of Goodwill: Companies Go Above And Beyond For Charity
The season of goodwill is rapidly approaching, and a variety of organisations from across the UK have been doing their bit to raise money for charity. Here are two of the latest stories we’ve received this week. Fletcher Longstaff’s MD Treks The Sahara For Young Minds Charity Adam Cheal, Managing Director of Lincoln-based Fletcher Longstaff has raised £4,000 for charity after spending […]
Move Reports Joins The CoPSO Executive
Move Reports is the latest organisation to join The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) Executive. Already on the CoPSO Executive are: FCI, Infotrack, Index, PSG, TerraFirma, TM Group and X-Press Legal Services, who all hold the responsibility for setting the strategic direction for the organisation and directing the day to day operations. James Sherwood-Rogers, Chairman of CoPSO said: “We are […]
Chief Examiner In Regulated Equity Release Appointed
Graham Evans, Head of Compliance at Equity Release Supermarket, has been appointed the Chief Examiner for the Level 3 Certificate in Regulated Equity Release at the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF). Graham is also a member of the Equity Release Standards Board and will combine this with his other roles. The LIBF announced the […]
Pali Supports Christmas Homeless Appeal
With Christmas fast approaching and the weather not getting any warmer, this cold time of year can be especially hard for those without a home. Pali is happy to support the Charles Thompson’s Mission Christmas appeal to keep the homeless warm and cared for. Charles Thompson’s Mission aims to help care for men, women and […]
Integrity And Ethics Under The Spotlight In Latest SRA Outlook
Integrity and Ethics have been put under the spotlight in the newly released Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Risk Outlook for 2019/20, citing it as one of their nine challenging key risks which continually needs adhering to in the legal industry. With the legal profession dependent on trust, the SRA treats cases that lack integrity or actual dishonesty […]
Fraser Brown Appoints New Business Development Executive
Fraser Brown Solicitors have appointed a new Business Development Executive in its Lincoln branch. Rachel Pringle, will be responsible for developing and identifying new revenue streams for the business in Lincoln, and will build and strengthen the existing client base. Rachel’s background in banking and finance has been honed over 16 years. She has held many senior roles […]
Landmark Appoints Mark Johnston As Chief Financial Officer
Landmark Information Group, the leading provider of information to the property market and part of Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), has announced the appointment of Mark Johnston as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Following the retirement of Landmark’s former CFO, David Callcott, Mark has joined the business bringing with him extensive experience in strategy, […]
Several Non-Solicitors Banned From Working In Legal Profession
There have been several instances recently of non-solicitors being made subject to orders under Section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974. This means that the persons subject to Section 43 cannot work for law firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) without its permission. Sameena Usmani was as administrative assistant at a firm in Buckinghamshire. She […]
Time Is Running Out To Enter The LPM Practice Excellence Awards
Time is running out to enter the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Practice Excellence Awards 2020. A spokesperson for the LPM Practice Excellence Awards said: “The awards were launched in 2019 to recognise excellence in legal business management. The two core categories – people and efficiency – reflected the achievements and/or best practice of those working […]
Better Support Needed For Conveyancers Undergoing Fertility Treatment
In the wake of National Fertility Week, a recent survey revealed that just two in five UK employees said they felt supported by their managers when experiencing fertility problems or undergoing fertility treatment. In the poll of 4,000 UK employees, of approximately 1,000 staff who had endured fertility issues, 51% said they needed to take […]
Landmark Appoints Renowned Technologist Gavin Ray As Chief Product Officer
Landmark Information Group, the leading provider of information to the property market, has announced the appointment of Gavin Ray as Chief Product Officer, where he will lead the overall product strategy for the business. Gavin brings a wealth of world-class expertise into Landmark’s high-calibre product house. His experience includes technology management roles at large corporates, […]
DUAL Asset Announces Strategic Partnership With Aviva
Deal harnesses DUAL Asset’s pioneering portal to deliver more choice to clients DUAL Asset, part of DUAL, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, today announced a long-term partnership with Aviva, the UK’s largest general insurer, for their UK legal indemnity insurance business. This deal sees DUAL Asset further consolidate its position as one of […]
Conveyancers Improve Accuracy As HMLR Requisition Requests Fall
HM Land Registry are returning fewer requisitions in the third quarter of 2019 as law firms become more adept at providing accurate information. Between July and September, 12.9% of all applications resulted in a requisition from HMLR. Whilst the data suggests that more needs to be done to ensure fewer home purchases are delayed because […]
Law Firms Improving Anti-Money Laundering Procedures
Law firms are improving their processes when it comes to anti-money laundering procedures. Reports, about concerns involving law firms handling client money, submitted to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) by accountants, have fallen by 13% in the past year, according to SRA Accountants’ data analysed by Hazlewoods. In 2018, a total of 1,194 qualified reports […]