CPD Webinar: Completion Day Nightmares – What to do When Things go Wrong?
Completion failures can result in lost deposits, breach of contract and financial compensation claims. Even after exchange of contracts, a property transaction is still exposed to risk. Mortgage offer withdrawals, redundancy, bankruptcy, broken chains, or even removal issues can result in completion defaults. It’s crucial that solicitors know how they can successfully resolve any of […]
Collaboration aims to reduce transaction duplication
A collaboration between panel service and technology provider LMS, alongside estate agency group Connells, transaction tracker technology Moverly, estate agent Peter Alan, and search provider TM Group, will aim to create a sale ready, digital property listing, reducing friction and duplication. The cross-industry collaboration aims to showcase how working horizontally across key stages of the […]
Finding common ground on how to move the industry forward: The Estate Agent’s perspective
When we carried out our cross-market research last year, one thing was abundantly clear: times are tough for property professionals. Estate agents are no exception. A staggering 88% said their role has been impacted by recent legislative changes, while 53% admit to struggling to progress transactions at an optimal pace. They’re not alone. Across the […]
‘Strategic rebrand’ for home moving app
A home moving app which aims to automate property compliance and simplify home moving has announced it will rebrand as part of a ‘significant evolution’ in its mission. MoveGenius will rebrand to Snappily, a name they say ‘reflects our vision of making the home moving process faster, simpler, and more efficient, encapsulating the essence of […]
Global Microsoft outage follows CHAPS issues
Major news outlets are reporting an outage with Microsoft is affecting banks, trains, airlines, media and major infrastructure. Microsoft itself has said it is taking action to mitigate service issues, which it says started early Friday morning. The outage, which is not though to be malicious, is being reported to be related to two interconnected issues […]
Breaking down barriers: Can a conveyancers find common ground with an estate agent and a mortgage lender?
There’s no doubt about it. Residential property transactions are taking longer. As our latest market research reveals, the average time it takes from instruction to completion is 19 weeks. That’s a 64% increase compared with 2007. It’s perhaps no surprise then that 72% of the conveyancers we spoke to said protracted timescales were impacting chain […]
Legal Software Suppliers Association expands membership
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has expanded its membership and welcomes London-based LawNeeds into its growing group of legal technology providers. LawNeeds describes itself as helping provide legal services ‘on the go’ with a mobile app providing ‘personalised and affordable legal services’ to users. The app, which was founded in 2024 by Steve Okolo, […]
Enhancing Security Through Regular Software Updates
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a paramount concern for law firms. The sensitive nature of legal work demands robust security measures to protect client information and maintain professional integrity. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by ensuring your legal practice management software is kept up-to-date. Guard Against Emerging Threats Hackers […]
Everything you need to know about AML for conveyancers
Every Property Law Solicitor and Conveyancer knows that carrying out an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check before taking on a client is crucial to ensure compliance. AML checks help to prevent illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing within conveyancing transactions. The volume of transactions and high property values, especially in London and the South East, […]
Landslide or Avalanche? Let Compass help your firm avoid the Fear of Keir.
On Friday the country awoke to the first change of governing party in nearly a decade and a half. The merits or otherwise of this political sea change are being endlessly debated on TV, radio and social media and will doubtless continue to be so for weeks, months or even years to come, but what […]
Digital Conveyancing: Elevating Trust and Efficiency through Digitisation
In the evolving landscape of property, digital conveyancing represents a pivotal shift, focusing on digitisation rather than automation. This approach aims to enhance the conveyancing experience by providing robust tools that integrate information seamlessly, ensuring reliability and fostering trust. At its core, digital conveyancing is about the digitisation of processes that traditionally relied on paper-based […]
TM Group integrates groundbreaking Anti Money Laundering and Client Verification solution into its market-leading conveyancing technology
Following the announcement of TMGroup’s acquisition of Lawtech Software Group back in March 2024, market-leading property data and technology provider TM Group has announced the completed integration of Verify 365 ID and AML technology into their digital conveyancing platforms from 5 June 2024. Developed by lawyers for lawyers in accordance with Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) […]
An Industry First – Martello Partners with Propflo to Empower Homebuyers with Actionable Retrofitting Insights for Home Buyers
Martello, a leading provider of Environmental reports for conveyancing lawyers, today announced a strategic partnership with Propflo, the UK’s property retrofitting search platform. Through this collaboration, Martello will integrate its state-of-the-art Environmental reports for conveyancing professionals with Propflo’s innovative retrofitting solution for home buyers. This will empower homebuyers with actionable insights around the energy efficiency […]
The digital AP1 mandate has reduced requisition rates, but that’s not the end of the line
AP1s were top of mind throughout 2022 as the deadline to switch to digital drew nearer. But the focus on registration applications didn’t end just because AP1s went digital. In fact, it’s given a renewed drive to continue optimising the process and the technology behind it. 87% of firms are using digital AP1s according to […]
Regional roadshows to showcase Lawtech innovation
A series of regional roadshows are coming later this month to showcase new technology in legal services. Starting in Swansea on 20th May, the events will move around country to Southampton, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds; finishing in Newcastle on Thursday 23rd May. The series has been launched by LawtechUK, which is delivered by legaltech […]
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 […]
