The Land Registry surpasses 25million registered titles
Established in 1862, The HM Land Registry has now registered more than 25.2 million titles. In 2017, remarkably, a Northern Powergrid electricity substation in Gateshead became the 25 millionth title to be entered in the Land Register. HM Land Registry is dedicated to becoming the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open […]
How is technology shaking up the conveyancing industry?
Earlier this year, a new online platform was launched which allows people the opportunity to buy a property in just one click. The Dot Button, which was created by one of the founders of buy-to-let mortgage lender Landbay, enables investors to finance and acquire properties online, similar to the way they would buy a book. […]
MDR LAB provides legal tech start-ups with real business insight
Tuesday evening saw the culmination of ten weeks hard work as five start-ups presented at the MDR LAB demo day. The MDR LAB provides legal tech start-ups with real business insight giving them the opportunity to develop, refine and test their innovative products and services in a real live legal environment. The start-ups have hailed […]
Rightmove can now reveal best time to sell a property
In a recent interview, Rightmove’s director of data services, Tim Bannister, revealed that the property portal can now predict when the best time to sell is and when there might be a crash.
Could blockchain change the way we own property?
There has been a lot of talk in the property sector about blockchain technology, especially since the first online property transaction by blockchain was completed.
LendInvest and Onfido form partnership to speed up digital mortgage application process
LendInvest, the UK’s leading online property finance marketplace, has partnered with identity verification provider Onfido to streamline the digital mortgage application process.
Land Registry launches digital Local Land Charges Register
This week, HM Land Registry took another step towards making the home-buying process simpler, faster and cheaper. Launching a new digital Local Land Charges (LLC) Register, the development highlights the government’s ambition to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.
ULS Technology re-contracted with Lloyds Banking Group until 2020
Conveyancing software developer ULS Technology plc has confirmed that it has re-contracted with Lloyds Banking Group for two years. The deal will initially run until 2020 with further options to extend.
SRA Reform Proposal allows freelance legal services
Today’s Conveyancer Discussion Panel: SRA Reform Proposal allows freelance legal services Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published their package of reforms in which it was proposed that solicitors should be allowed to deliver reserved legal services on a freelance basis. However, freelance status means that solicitors would not be able to hold clients’ money or […]
Your marketing strategy – Are you failing to plan?
It’s no secret that marketing is the best way of getting your practice noticed.
Estate agents should adopt progress tracking and provide real-time updates say homeowners
A recent report suggests that homeowners would like the estate agency market to become more like Amazon and Uber by providing real-time updates and tracking progress.
Trade body criticises HMLR for potentially misleading conveyancers
The marketing of HM Land Registry’s (HMLR) local land charges project has been strongly criticized by a trade body.
Australian conveyancing attack highlights global risk of fraud
A case from Australia has highlighted the ongoing fraud threat which the conveyancing process is so vulnerable to.
Anti-money laundering firm launches fully integrated app
An anti-money laundering (AML) firm has launched a fully integrated app to allow AML checks to be carried out remotely.
Innovating one step at a time – could escrow improve conveyancing?
Olly Thornton-Berry is the Co-Founder of Thirdfort Limited, a proptech business that is developing escrow technology with the Land Registry to provide conveyancers with a new way to manage client funds.
Blockchain revolution?
Blockchain. It’s been branded as the future of just about everything and is soon expected to infiltrate all aspects of how we live our lives, from banking to tax returns and voting.
Tech company targets online fraud threat with facial recognition
A technology company is aiming to combat the growing threat of fraud facing businesses with its efficient onboarding service.
Blockchain to be tested by Netherlands Land Registry
The Netherlands Land Registry has stated that it will begin testing blockchain technology for national real estate data.
Estate agent property portal aims to streamline home buying process
A new property portal which claims to ease the moving process and allow users to list properties for free has launched today (06/06/18).
Fletcher Longstaff Invests in Lexis® Visualfiles™ to Drive Profitability and Stay One Step Ahead
Residential conveyancing and property law firm, Fletcher Longstaff Limited, is deploying legal workflow and case management solution, Lexis® Visualfiles™ to improve productivity and hence profitability.
