InfoTrack and SOS – progressive integration for conveyancing efficiency
Solicitors Own Software (SOS) clients can now access award-winning technology services provider, InfoTrack via their case management system, as the two platforms are connected in a seamless two-way integration, key to optimising conveyancing workflows. Integration between firm-wide legal solution, SOS, and InfoTrack, facilitates the seamless passing of information from the SOS matter, into the InfoTrack […]
PropTech – How Best To Engage?
Keeping up with all the technological changes, or attempts at change, in our industry can seem like a full-time job. The number of ‘PropTech’ companies looking at the home-buying process appears to be rising exponentially and it seems like only a matter of time before the conveyancing sector has to deal with a real ‘disruptive […]
Decision First launches game changer for redemption statements
Decision First automates Santander’s redemption service to provide real-time response to law firms Lender Exchange operator, Decision First, has launched its new redemption service for Santander, marking a radical improvement in the process of requesting and receiving redemption figures. Following a successful soft launch with a handful of volume conveyancing firms, it has now opened […]
The Law Commission states electronic signature as valid as handwritten one
According to a consultation paper from the Law Commission of England and Wales, electronic signing of legal documents should be considered just as legally binding as a handwritten one – without the need to change the law. The Law Commission further states that the electronic signature can even be valid when it is just a […]
UK’s first paperless mortgage process launched by RBS
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has launched the UK’s first totally paper-free mortgage process using Vizolution innovated technology. The new digitalised process which is powered by Vizolution is available at RBS, Natwest and Ulster Bank. Vizolution’s DigiDocs advanced technology allows bank customers to complete their mortgage applications via a digital process, while in the comfort […]
Blockchain development could safeguard evidence
A leading global provider of digital evidence management has filed a patent application to tie blockchain security to its software. Caselines – which is currently digitising trial bundles in the courts – has called on justice ministries and law firms across the globe to embrace the technology. The latest move, which is thought to be […]
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.