Survey highlights disconnect between home buyers’ expectations and reality
A survey of homebuyers has identified a sizeable disconnect between expectations around the length of time it takes to move home, and the reality; in some cases, homebuying is taking over three times longer than buyers expect. 57% of respondents thought the homebuying process would take less than two months from when the offer was […]
Firm takes three-pronged approach to management
A Kent and London law firm has described how it is ‘rewriting the rule book’ by appointing three new managing partners to take the firm forward into 2025. Bromley-headquartered Thackray Williams will appoint three new managing partners when current Managing Partner Sean Sanders steps down in March 2025. Vikki Herbert, Anthony Macey and Emma Thompson […]
New home moving network launches; Q&A with LMS Commercial Director Travis Scholes
With connectivity and collaboration one of the ambitions of the home moving process LMS throws, has thrown its hat into the ring with the launch of a new network; National Property Transaction Network (NPTN). LMS Commercial Director Travis Scholes, discusses the launch with Today’s Conveyancer in a Q&A published below, taking the learnings from its […]
‘Directorship Pathway’ promotes two new Associate Directors
The launch of an inhouse ‘Directorship Pathway’ has seen two long-standing members of staff promoted to ‘Associate Director’ at law firm Elite Conveyancing. Sophie Burke and Emma Brown have both been appointed to the newly created roles with Elite Conveyancing CEO Carl Brignell adding the pathway is intended to further recognise the work of the […]
Firms strengthen conveyancing teams – latest hires and promotions
ONP Solicitors, part of home moving group Movera, has appointed Gemma Etheridge as their new Conveyancing Team Manager to lead their team in Leeds. With over 20 years experience in conveyancing Gemma will be responsible for recruiting and managing the growing team of conveyancers, with eight new members already confirmed. ONP say her immediate priorities […]
Data standards body unveils new search quality mark
The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE), the search data standards body set up in 2020, has announced a revamp of it’s branding and the launch of a new quality mark members will display on search reports. The CIE was founded by Groundsure, Landmark Legal, SearchFlow and Geodesys, with the ambition to “raise data quality and content […]
Thirdfort partners with ProConvey to simplify conveyancing onboarding
Client due diligence platform Thirdfort has partnered with UK-based legal technology startup ProConvey. Launched this week, the partnership integrates client onboarding and due diligence into a single workflow, making the onboarding process more efficient for conveyancers. The alliance enables conveyancing firms to focus on legal work by combining ID and Source of Funds verification with […]
Collaborative Conveyancing showcases a commitment to compliance with LEQS accreditation
Legal Eye is pleased to announce that Collaborative Conveyancing has achieved the prestigious Legal Eye Quality Standard (LEQS) accreditation. Obtaining the standard, developed by Legal Eye, highlights Collaborative Conveyancing’s steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory adherence in the conveyancing industry. Achieving LEQS has been a core priority for Collaborative Conveyancing […]
PEXA launch reported takeover bid for Dye & Durham
Australian press outlets have reported PEXA have launched a takeover bid for Canadian technology firm Dye & Durham. In January 2022, Dye & Durham announced its intention to acquire a 43% ownership stake in PEXA Group through its acquisition of Link Group; the acquisition was later referred to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian equivalent of […]
“More haste, less speed” in submissions to avoid requisitions says SLC Chair
Conveyancers have their own roles to play in making conveyancing more efficient and professional and reducing simple errors which cost the profession millions of pounds each year. Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) Chair Simon Law has published a statement supporting the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) findings in its latest Risk Agenda that post completion […]
HMLR “disappointed” by PCS strike ballot
HM Land Registry has described the decision by the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union to ballot members on strike action over plans to return to the office for a minimum number of days per week as ‘disappointing.’ The agency has said it consider industrial action to be ‘a last resort’ adding it is ‘committed […]
HMLR staff could strike following plans to mandate office return
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has said it will ballot workers at HM Land Registry over plans to ‘order’ staff to work in the office three day a week. PCS members at offices in Croydon, Birkenhead, Coventry, Durham, Lancashire, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Telford, Wales, Weymouth will be asked whether they […]
Open letter calls for TA6 5th edition withdrawal
The Law Society have been accused of creating ‘uncertainty’ over its decision to extend the dual use of both the 4th and 5th edition of the TA6 Property Information Form, with the withdrawal of the form the ‘wishes’ of its members say pressure group the Property Lawyers Alliance. On 6th November Law Society CEO Ian […]
Law Society hits back at client money consultation
The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s consultation on the future of law firms holding client. ‘Client money in legal services – safeguarding consumers and providing redress’ was published on Thursday 14th November 2024 to address what the SRA described a sharp rise in the ‘number and […]
Partnership aims to speed up issues with properties not connected to mains drainage
A partnership between enquiries management platform Legalito and Off Mains Solutions will ‘reduce the time spent dealing with specialist drainage enquiries’ say the two parties. Enquiries management technology solution Legalito has partnered with Off Mains Solutions to identify and obtain information about properties without mains drainage. Off Main Solutions is a consultancy offering advice and […]
‘Happy Days’ helps firm be recognised as one of the best companies to work for
A CLC-regulated conveyancing firm based in Wales has been accredited in the ‘National Top 100 Companies to Work For’, attributing its success to their proactive approach to employee wellbeing and welfare. Convey Law has been listed #22 in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for in Wales; #17 in the sector list for Law […]
Leasehold reform “years, not months away”
Reform of leasehold tenure is ‘years, not months away’ despite the passing of the Freehold and Leasehold Reform Act in the days before the end of the Conservative government earlier this year, delegates at this year’s Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) conference were told by Alice Bradley, co-CEO of The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE). Bradley’s […]
Senior property appointments for Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell have appointed partner Guy Sackett as its new Head of Real Estate and Garrath Reayer has been appointed new Head of Residential Property following the retirements of Adrian Barlow and Jeremy Raj respectively. With 25 partners and over 130 staff across nine UK offices Irwin Mitchell have one of the largest property teams […]
Conference raises over £5000 Children’s Hospice
The recently hosted Minerva Conference raised over £5000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at their 21st birthday conference hosted at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Coventry. Housed at the National Motorcycle Museum, the NCC, the conference, titled “Grow your Firm” marked 21 years in business for Law Firm Services. Featuring speakers from across the […]
Consultant fee sharing models now employ 4,000 lawyers – Report
Consultant or platform law firms continue to grow with 4000 lawyers reported to be operating under the fee sharing model in England and Wales according to the latest insight. Despite it remaining a small fraction of the overall legal market; the sector is growing and developing into new areas of law according to a new […]