Tomorrow’s Conveyancers: Adapting to the New Digital Trends
The UK conveyancing industry is evolving rapidly due to advancements in technology, shifts in client expectations, and changes in work practices. Future conveyancers will operate in a landscape vastly different from today, requiring new approaches in recruitment, processes, leadership, technology, and customer service. This article explores the key trends likely to shape the future of […]
The ingredients required to run a successful SME law firm
The latest episode in Osprey Approach’s podcast, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, which shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the sector’s experts to help make running a law firm easier, is now available to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The latest podcast episode features Kirsty Pappin, owner of Aries […]
Celebrating 21 Years of Excellence: The ESTAS Awards Return for a Milestone Year
The ESTAS Awards are set to celebrate their 21st anniversary this year. On Friday 18th October 2024, the industry’s leading professionals will gather at the iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Mayfair for an event that honours excellence in the property sector. The Journey of the ESTAS Awards The ESTAS Awards were founded in 2003 […]
Groundsure and Serac Technologies’ strategic partnership promises ‘quantum leap’ in data accuracy issues faced in conveyancing
A new conveyancing partnership between a climate insights authority and a tech company provides to be a fruitful legal-tech union designed to ‘set a new bar in data quality’. Groundsure, a UK environmental and climate insights authority, has announced that it has entered into a new strategic relationship with Serac Technologies, a tech company that […]
Digital Conveyancing Summit Agenda Announced
Returning for the third year in 2024, the Digital Conveyancing Summit unveils the first agenda announcement with an emphasis on how to maximise technology to bring everything together in digital conveyancing. The free event is being held on Tuesday 19th November 2024 at the prestigious 22 Bishopsgate facilities in central London. Through a series of […]
Getting an early start on accurately calculating Stamp Duty can stop last minute issues with a transaction
We’ve all heard the old cliché about locking stable doors after the horse has bolted, but what if you haven’t even built the stable before your equine friend has vanished into the distance? That’s what it can feel like when you’re dealing with a property transaction and problems crop up at the last moment. That’s […]
Upcoming webinars with InfoTrack – September 2024
InfoTrack have a number of webinars throughout September of topics of interest to conveyancing practitioners. Click on the links below to book your place… Pre-completion: Why Joined up thinking matters for your matter Wednesday, 11 September at 11:00 am | Register here The pre completion stage is what we like to think of as “the […]
How to capture and convert more leads through your website
3 tips for getting more business through your firm’s website Your website can be a great tool to quickly generate leads and convert those leads into business. It seems like a no-brainer, moving from a telephone and clipboard to a form online that the client can fill out themselves, at their leisure. The benefits are […]
PracticeEvolve Partners with Legal Balance to Deliver a Transformative Webinar on Business Development for Law Firms
PracticeEvolve is excited to announce a partnership with Legal Balance to present an insightful webinar aimed at helping law firms rethink their business development strategies, including pricing models. Legal Balance, known for coaching and training lawyers in effective business development techniques, has a proven track record of helping top-tier law firms not only attract new […]
Stress-free IT for law firms: Access Legal’s new device management solution means devices are ‘case ready’
Leading provider of software and services to the legal market, Access Legal, part of The Access Group, has launched Access Managed Device Solutions to free up the time legal professionals spend on handling IT issues and speed up the onboarding of new starters with ready to go equipment, providing a stress-free IT experience. The new solution provides law […]
Are SME law firms right to increase their tech spend?
We’re in an era when technology permeates every facet of our lives and the legal industry is no exception. This is backed by the findings of LexisNexis’ latest Bellwether survey of SME law firms, which found that their priority will be investment in technology to fuel organic growth plans, outranking recruitment plans and marketing / […]
Is there an appetite for new technology in the UK property law industry?
Property law firms are on the cusp of an AI-driven digital technology transformation in 2024. Only in the last few weeks, a law firm based in London that created an ‘AI paralegal’ capable of passing part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) received £9.5 million of investment from Google. The challenge is when to invest […]
Adapting to Change: How Conveyancers Can Thrive Amidst Industry Challenges
The conveyancing sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by new regulations, evolving client expectations, and technological advancements. As the industry adapts, conveyancers have the opportunity to refine their approaches to compliance, risk management, and client due diligence. By embracing the right tools and strategies, firms can maintain a strong position in a competitive market. Regulations […]
Where have all the Conveyancers Gone?
In the last few years the number of UK Conveyancing firms has dropped significantly – where are they, and what does this mean for the market as a whole? The IRN ‘UK Residential Conveyancing Market Report’ released in November 2023 made for sobering reading. According to its numbers, the number of conveyancing professionals undertaking transactions […]
tmgroup presents knowledge forum webinar for legal support staff this September
Conveyancing is a complex business that requires a sharp eye for detail and legal minutiae. This makes the role of legal support staff and paralegals integral to the smooth running of the property transaction process. Legal support staff are often the ‘unsung heroes’ in the conveyancing world. That’s why tmgroup are teaming up with IQ […]
Celebrating a Decade at Cashroom: Cashroom’s CEO’s Journey
This year is a remarkable milestone for Cashroom as we honor CEO Chris O’Day on his 10th anniversary. Chris’ journey began more than a decade ago, showcasing his unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and commitment to excellence at Cashroom. From Management Accountant to CEO Chris embarked on his professional journey as a Chartered Accountant after gaining […]
Anti-Money Laundering Supervision Arrangements: CLC policy update
In June 2017, The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations came into effect. The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is one of the bodies appointed to supervise compliance with these anti-money laundering laws. A policy document outlines the CLC’s key governance arrangements, approach to supervision, and procedures for […]
X-Press Legal Services on track for record number of CPDs in 2024
Leading property search company, X-Press Legal Services, is celebrating a stellar year filled with an impressive array of CPD (Continuing professional development) events. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, it has already hosted numerous sessions across England and Wales. With ambitious plans to exceed last year’s record of over 50 in-person and online events […]
Loughborough Building Society Joins LMS Panel Link
Today, LMS announces its most recent partnership with Loughborough Building Society, a well-established lender that’s supported homeowners since 1867. For over 150 years, Loughborough Building Society’s priority has remained with its customers, and now, by utilising LMS’s products, the business can continue to evolve with its borrowers’ buying and remortgaging needs, ensuring it provides them […]
Compass – Client Care with No Exclusions
Think about the term ‘Client Care’. It’s the shorthand we use to describe that initial letter you send to your client. It lays out what you’ll do, how much it will cost, and how long it will take. It reassures the client of your bona fides, your complaints procedure and your expertise. It’s designed to […]
