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 […]
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 […]