Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
If you spend any time on LinkedIn, you’ll have probably reached the conclusion that conveyancing is riddled with factions holding increasingly polarised views. Whilst as with all things, it’s the vocal minority that are grabbing their virtual pitchforks, a number of areas do seem to have attracted particular ire. Firstly, experienced lawyers are bemoaning the […]
A Q&A with LMS’ Senior Relationship Manager: Discover Key Conveyancing Trends and Predictions for 2024
Emily Haskey, Senior Relationship Manager, explains what drew her to LMS, delving into her role and the innovative technology behind the company’s conveyancing solutions Emily shares key trends of the conveyancing industry and what she expects to emerge in the property sector this year. Q: What led to you joining LMS? EH: I am drawn […]
Leeds Building Society Chooses LMS Secure Link to Streamline and Simplify Conveyancing Communications
LMS, the UK’s largest conveyancing services provider, today announces that Leeds Building Society has launched with Secure Link to enhance its conveyancing process for both purchase and remortgage transactions. Through this strategic adoption, Leeds Building Society will drive efficiency in its communications with law firms for each transaction and improve its own processing of cases. […]
Partnership provides confirmation of logbooks in a transaction
Chain management technology tool ViewMyChain has announced an integration with the National Logbook Register to enable those involved in the transaction to check if a property has an associated logbook. The National Logbook Register is a record of logbooks associated with a property and has been developed by the Residential Logbook Association; the industry body […]
Report on title software partnership announced
Conveyancing report provider Navro and search provider PALI have announced the availability of the Automated Report on Title (ART) solution through the PALI conveyancing search platform. The tie up provides PALI users access to Navro’s recently launched ART, which it describes as a ‘game changer’ for conveyancers, enabling the creation of a report on title […]
Optimising Financial Operations: Strategies for Large Firms
The dynamic nature of the legal industry presents enterprise law firms with distinct challenges in managing their financial operations effectively. From complex billing structures to stringent regulatory requirements, navigating the intricacies of financial management requires strategic foresight and innovative solutions. In this blog post, we’ll explore key strategies that large law firms can implement to […]
‘Pay-as-you-go’ promise for client onboarding
A technology provider has pivoted its onboarding proposition to introduce a ‘pay-as-you-go’ model for its client onboarding solution. Property searches and technology business InfoTrack have announced that its Electronic Client Onboarding Solution (eCOS) will only raise a bill once their client has completed any one of the onboarding tasks that they have been sent. InfoTrack say […]
VirtualSignature-ID Solves Large File Upload Headache for Law Firms
VirtualSignature-ID, the leading eSignature and digital onboarding specialist has introduced an enhanced feature to its software which will allow clients to upload and process up to 200MB documents per transaction when sending for eSignature, which far exceeds the typical limitation of 25MB (Docusign)* or 100MB (Adobe)*. This new functionality will transform workflows, particularly for its […]
“Letting logbooks” trial for buy to let properties
Property logbooks for rental and buy-to-let properties are being trialed in partnership with Birmingham City Council and the Connected Places Catapult as part of a ‘wider programme of innovation in the West Midlands.’ Logbooks which include a Lettings Pack have been launched to help with the collation of data associated with rental property when purchasing […]
‘Embrace AI or risk being replaced’
Those in the legal sector need to ’embrace AI or risk being replaced’ as the use of AI tools in the workplace rises. The warning comes from Paul Sams, Head of Property at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, who says law firms that aren’t using it, are ‘missing a trick’. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for […]
How open data standards empower conveyancers to shape future of property transactions
In the dynamic realm of property transactions, conveyancers lead the way on seamless transitions, guiding clients through the intricate process of buying or selling. As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, conveyancers are now on the cusp of embracing a new frontier: open data standards. At first glance, the notion of standardised property data may […]
Reimagining Completions
Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development UK at PEXA, delivers an engaging presentation on the journey of PEXA to date and how we can truly start to reimagine completions. Viewers can expect a detailed account of PEXA’s development in the UK and its ongoing direction, along with an enlightening exploration of the evolution of property […]
VirtualSignature-ID Helps Legal Claims and Finance Firms Secure More Business Online
VirtualSignature-ID, the leading UK eSignature and digital onboarding experts, have introduced a ground-breaking API tool for their clients. This tool empowers them to seamlessly integrate an HTML embedded ‘eSignature block’ to any web-based document signing or customer onboarding process. The API driven eSignature block fully automates the delivery and exchange of signed sales contracts, forms […]
Give home owners free access to their data – RLBA
Fewer restrictions on access to home owner’s data would encourage them to take greater ownership of their data and put them in control of their property says the regulatory body for property logbooks. Off the back of HMLR’s consultation on fees, the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has called for home owners to be given free, […]
How conveyancers can meet home mover expectations in 2024
For the last few years, conveyancing has been tough, with pressure piling on from all corners. But while the average time from instruction to completion in 2023 was 64% longer than it was in 2007, rising from 75 days to 123 days, there is hope. With the 2023 slump showing the fewest completions in years, […]
PEXA UK announce further board additions
The UK arm of PEXA, the Australian property settlement business which launched in the UK in 2022, has announced further additions to it’s board. Nicky Heathcote, current Chair of the Conveyancing Association and former Chief of Staff at the HM Land Registry, and Tim Everest, a banking executive who led the transformation at Pay.UK will […]
Are face to face Know Your Customer (KYC) checks becoming a thing of the past?
Before work can be started on any legal or high-risk financial matter, professional services firms need to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and they need to complete them quickly. The identity of a client must be established in order to comply with Government regulations and to help avoid the risk of fraud. Lawyers, bankers, […]
TM Group announce acquisition of Lawtech Software Group
Property data and search company TM Group has announced the acquisition of AML and KYC compliance business Lawtech Software Group for an undisclosed sum, in a move it describes as “further (enhancing) it’s position in the digital conveyancing technology space Lawtech Software Group encompasses Verify 365 AML and KYC compliance, DynamicID identity verification, and Lawyer […]
Pre-contract enquiry management tool launched
A pre-contract enquiry management tool, designed to “reduce the amount of time spent on administration by identifying and extracting enquiries and structuring responses at the press of a button” has been formally launched. Enquiry Manager is a standalone enquiry management system which uses technology to identify enquiries in unstructured text, such as email, and formalise […]
Dye & Durham’s UK practice management solutions are winners of the 2023 ILFM Law Firm Software Users Award
Dye & Durham, one of the world’s largest providers of cloud-based legal practice management software designed to make managing a law firm, organising cases, and collaborating with clients easy, is delighted to congratulate Insight Legal and Quill – both Dye & Durham companies — for their continued recognition by the members of the Institute of […]