Electronic Signatures Considered Legally Binding In Most Cases
Electronic signatures are legal binding, including in situations where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. According to the Law Commission, electronic signatures can be used in most cases, including where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. This is not the case where the law or a relevant contract makes separate rules […]
PropTech Firm Combat Negative Image Of Modern Method of Auction
LetsBid Property, a company operating the controversial Modern Method of Auction, say they are trying to improve the sector’s image. Modern Method of Auction (MMA) works like an auction on eBay, where buyers can bid on property online from anywhere in the world. At the end of the auction, the highest bidder is required to […]
Thirdfort And Lawyer Checker Join Forces
Industry leading risk tool Lawyer Checker is delighted to announce a tie up with ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. From this week Lawyer Checker customers will be able to access Thirdfort’s next generation client verification app directly from their account. Launched in April 2019, Thirdfort’s first product has made waves in the industry, […]
Industry Experts Discuss Technology, HMLR Progress And Subsidence
The future of conveyancing looks bright with a host of digital innovations leading to greater collaboration and holistic shared working, but the present is fraught with fragmentation and ill-considered technological innovation according to experts. The Today’s Conveyancer round table was fizzing with insight at a recent event held in London with key stakeholders discussing the […]
Lawyer Checker Invests Heavily In Management Team
A leading supplier of products and services in the legal sector has announced a major investment into its management team to support future growth. The Practical Vision Network, home of the award-winning Lawyer Checker suite of risk management tools has appointed Julie Williams and David Opie to its management team. Director of Operations Julie Williams […]
16,500 Homes Sold By Modern Method of Auction Firm
iamproperty, parent company of iamsold, says it has sold 16,500 properties in a decade through auctions, and now works with 2,500 estate agency branches nationwide. Modern method of auction is growing in popularity across the UK as a more buyer friendly option. It works like an auction on eBay, where buyers can bid on property […]
Newly Launched Law Firm Puts Security First
Freshly launched North East based law firm, Lever Law, has placed security top of their agenda by implementing a trio of three cyber risk products to secure its business and clients from day one. The brand-new business has instigated a security first approach to significantly enhance their security risk framework by installing an army of […]
OneSearch Direct Release Quick Quote Calculator For Stewart Title Indemnity Policies
Today OneSearch Direct announced that it has integrated Stewart Title’s indemnity policies within OneSearch Direct’s online portal, enabling users to obtain Quick Quotes and order policies through a streamlined workflow. To celebrate the launch, OneSearch are hosting a prize draw, giving all Quick Quote users the chance to win a £250 Amazon card AND £250 […]
SearchFlow wins Search Provider of the Year at Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
At this year’s Modern Law Conveyancing Awards, SearchFlow were crowned Search Provider of the Year 2019. The award is in recognition of a programme of transformation to ensure exceptional levels of customer service. The judges recognised that the transformation has been underpinned by the launch of a new online ordering platform, process re-engineering for improved […]
Free Spoofing Test Available From Lawyer Checker
You may have seen in the news recently the story of Mr Mollett and how fraudsters made off with thousands of pounds of his hard earned cash. If not we’ve summarised it below. Howard Mollett, a charity worker, who was working in the US, encountered problems whilst trying to make a down payment on his […]
Expert Warns Passive Conveyancers Reluctant To Embrace Technological Changes
Technology plays a huge role in the modern home buying and selling process. The majority of home buyers now utilise online property portals in order to peruse available property and assess their options. From this initial starting point, the consumer is looking for similar new technologies to help make the process safe, efficient and quick. […]
Prevention is Protection
Rowlinsons Solicitors based in Cheshire, is a law firm with a burgeoning Property Department who were one of the first to be awarded the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation in 2011. The firm has won numerous awards over the years owing to the excellent customer service that they deliver to their clients, most […]
Inflexion Invests In UK’s Leading Provider Of Tech‐Enabled Conveyancing Solicitors
Today, Monday 8th July 2019, Inflexion Private Equity has announced that it has completed an investment in O’Neill Patient Solicitors LLP (ONP), the UKs leading Business-to-Business tech-enabled provider of property and remortgage conveyancing services. The investment is being made by Inflexion Buyout Fund V, Inflexion’s dedicated mid‐market fund. As part of this investment, Inflexion Private […]
Proptech Innovator Suggests Incremental Improvements To Legal Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning algorithms, blockchain technology, the rise of online portal facilities and a host of digital resources are currently being embraced by a legal sector tasked with protecting consumers, improving efficiency, reducing the time it takes to complete a legal service and improving the customer experience. AI and machine learning has been […]
MHCLG Committee Urges Government To Embrace Modern Methods Of Construction
A report published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government has urged the Government to consider using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) approaches if it stands any realistic chance of meeting the target of building 300,000 homes per year. The report speculates that MMC has the potential to enable new build property to be constructed […]
Professional Document Scanning Enhances Data Security Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law in May 2018. Data security is extremely serious as failure to comply could have major consequences for your firm – with the bottom line being it could cost your business millions and cause severe damage to customer relationships and your brand image. With an evolving legal industry, […]
‘Smart’ Contracts in Conveyancing
Working in this part of the market, there’s a very large part of me that believes if others can develop ‘smart water’, then we should certainly be able to produce ‘smart contracts’ in conveyancing. Indeed, you have to wonder just how ‘smart’ the water really is, and whether those who are paying a premium for […]
Conveyancing Firms’ Communications Transformed by AI Powered Digital Switchboard
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has launched a new AI powered switchboard that the company promises will revolutionise communications within the sector. The innovative platform was designed following increased demand from law firms for technologies that improve the customer journey while enriching the working life of front-of-house staff. As part of London Tech Week (10th […]
Cybercrime In Conveyancing – How Can You Protect Your Clients?
According to new figures, around £470 billion is lost to cybercrime each year, and in 2018 alone over £354.3 million was stolen via authorised push payment fraud. Despite these troubling findings, it’s believed the legal sector isn’t adequately prepared to prevent or deal with cyber attacks. The conveyancing industry in particular is one of the […]
LEAP Legal Software Announces Major New Expansion Initiative Into The United States
LEAP Legal Software, the UK’s leading provider of cloud legal software and automated forms and precedents to small and medium sized law firms, has announced a major new expansion initiative into the United States. LEAP has more than 2,000 firms and 12,000 users using its software in the UK and Republic of Ireland. PCLaw | […]
