Introducing Landmark Academy
Expert portal supports lawyers in meeting SRA’s new Continuing Competence requirements
Streamlined AML compliance and bank account verification in one place
PSG announce their partnership with global ID specialists GBG
Howden release 4th edition of PI magazine
We are delighted to bring you the autumn edition of Pi: The magazine for professional services firms in a high-risk world. Our fourth edition of Pi magazine deals with a raft of topics that are either directly or indirectly related to change from delivering innovation within legal practices through to designing professional development strategies for […]
Latest ‘sinkhole’ alerts conveyancers and homebuyers to importance of ground stability due diligence
RiskView Residential warns of High Risk of ground dissolution and history of natural cavities within 250m of latest sinkhole incident in Ripon, Yorkshire
Get SearchAppy with the new Pali App
Whether you are working on the move or just want to be able to catch up during out of office hours, our new fully functional iOS and Android App means you don’t have to be sitting at your office PC anymore to process your search orders. Impress your clients and save valuable time by assessing […]
Does updated CON29 show good form?
Following revision from the Law Society, the new CON29 forms were released on 4th July this year. The intention behind the changes was to improve the quality of information provided by the local authorities in order to make it easier for buyers, sellers and lenders alike to understand. Whether these benefits will be reflected in […]
TerraSearch® Mineral Search Alert added to PSG Connect
Leading property search provider PSG are delighted to announce their collaboration with mining risk specialists, Terrafirma, to bring new services to PSG clients. PSG are the first provider to integrate the TerraSearch® mineral search alert live in their online ordering platform PSG Connect. TerraSearch® joins PSG’s existing range of search alerts and will flag the […]
Moneypenny appoints Joanna Swash as Managing Director
After 11 years heading up business development and marketing for Moneypenny, Joanna Swash has been appointed as Managing Director.
Conveyancing Foundation hits £400k fundraising target
The Conveyancing Charity Foundation, which has been established to assist conveyancing lawyers in generating funds for their chosen charities, has today hit a major milestone with conveyancing firms having raised over £400,000 since launch. The Foundation has helped firms raise this money through its Free Legal Fee Charity Competition whereby clients pay £10 at the […]
Research shows room for improvement on client care letters
New research commissioned by legal regulators and the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) has identified principles to help legal services providers better communicate with their clients. Client care letters are required of all regulated professionals providing legal services. The findings, published today, show that client care letters are often not as effective as they should […]
Top City law firm goes “gender neutral”
As potentially one of the first “magic circle” firms to do so, Freshfields has banned the use of “Dear Sirs” from any of its communications or legal documents.
Groundsure uses expertise to aid humanitarian projects
This year Groundsure is supporting the Humanitarian Open Street Map Team by using our expertise in digitising map data – using aerial imagery to map out roads and pathways in remote areas to help humanitarian crises. Our support will greatly assist medical teams and emergency crews in accessing and delivering aid globally to those in […]
Discounts across all Future Climate Info environmental reports
During November, Searches UK are offering massive discounts across all commercial and residential Future Climate Info Environmental reports!
Rhonda Treacy-Hales is promoted to Director of Business Development
Legal Eye, a subsidiary of ULS Technology, is delighted to announce the promotion of Rhonda Treacy-Hales to Director of Business Development with effect from 1st November.
Flood and ground stability webinar
With the winter months now upon us flood is a key risk to consider especially those areas where this was a concern last year.
Leeds law firm’s Chapel Allerton branch builds on 2 years of success
The Chapel Allerton branch of Ison Harrison, the Leeds law firm, is celebrating two years of successful operation and has recently completed its nine hundredth conveyancing instruction. The branch has also just taken on its newest addition to the team following the transfer of Amber Walker, a conveyancing assistant, who has moved across to the branch from the […]
Will Purplebricks reach 10% market share?
According to expert analysts, Purplebricks are likely to take 10% of UK and Australian market share and become third largest agent.
The Client Journey Project
Searches UK discuss recent findings from Shopper Anonymous who investigated a client’s experience when seeking services from 85 law firms in the UK.
Free London CPD event: Driving Profitability through change
On Tuesday 15th November, InfoTrack are hosting a free CPD event in their new London office where a number of industry thought leaders will discuss ‘Driving Profitability through change’. The event will be comprised of a series of short presentations designed to provide insight, empowering conveyancers and their firms. Each 15 minute presentation will be […]
Is it time for your firm had a YouTube channel?
Some are firms beginning to take advantage of YouTube as a means to communicate with their clients and prospects.
