Has technology reshaped the UK housing market?
The fundamentals around buying a property and applying for a mortgage have remained more or less the same over the years. Although there have been tweaks to systems here and there, the industry has been quite resistant to change. However, technology has been seen as a game changer for many industries and there is potential […]
Why technology should play a crucial role in the Government’s call for evidence
In this year’s Budget statement, the Government announced that it would be looking at ways to make the process of buying and selling a home “better value for money and more consumer-friendly” and has called for evidence as to how this can be achieved. The announcement has been met with a range of responses, from […]
How should you invest within information security?
We provide a summary of another key risk factor within the SRA Risk Outlook 2016 and what this means for your firm.
SearchFlow launches unrivalled mapping and ordering tool for conveyancers
SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, has launched its enhanced online mapping and ordering platform tool for commercial and residential property transactions, offering significant time and cost savings and improved user experience. The platform includes an interactive auto mapping feature which allows conveyancers to simply enter the details of the property and the system intuitively finds and […]
Understanding the digital enemy, their motivations and their targets
Cybercrime can manifest itself in many ways and there are different types of attackers that companies should be aware of: organised criminals, the malicious insider, hacktivists and national states. Matthew Martindale, KPMG, explains how cyber attackers use ransomware and DDoS attacks to get the information, intellectual property and corporate information that they are after. More […]
Is disjointed technology holding you back?
Start by asking this: are lawyers and administrators spending valuable time looking for information – be it a document, client folder, phone number or billing details? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then the firm is most likely being held back by disjointed technology systems. By reducing the time wasted on […]
Ever more clients accessing legal service online
Just over 1 in 4 legal service users are receiving their services online, up from 20% four years ago. The finding come from a YouGov survey compiled on behalf of the Legal Services Consumer Panel. Many of the findings of the survey echo previous reports. However many also contradict other recent reports. This report claims […]
Pali’s latest video revealed!
Pali may have won awards for their cutting edge technology but take a look at this short video to see first-hand how their IT solutions and innovative developments have genuinely benefitted their clients and streamlined their clients own systems. Pali – Property And Land Information is a national, multi-award winning Conveyancing Search Company. Having won […]
Pali wins Best Use of Technology at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Its win win for Pali as last Thursday they walked away with the award for Best Use of Technology as well as their Business Development Director, Jo Milne, receiving Highly Commended in the Business Development Professional of The Year Award. The team at Pali had a fantastic night at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards Ceremony […]
The Digital Age of Conveyancing
Angela Gordon-Lennox of Landmark Information Group looks at the digital evolution taking place in the property industry.
Cyber is the largest uninsured risk
The World of crime has been transformed by technology over the last 30 years and cyber is now one of the largest uninsured risks in the UK. Graeme Newman, Chief Innovation Officer at CFC Underwriting, explains cyber insurance – what is it and why do you need it. Full version available to watch at http://www.howdengroup.co.uk/en/prepare-protect-prevent-cyber-liabilities […]
ULS to grow “irrespective” of uncertaintly in UK housing market
Shares in eConveyancer developer ULS technology have risen after they announced their full year trading results for the period until March 2016. The technology firm announced increased revenues by 28% and an increase in conveyancing completions by 16%. For the financial year to end-March, ULS reported pretax profit of £3.1 million, up from £1.5 million […]
Coventry Building Society trial paperless mortgages and conveyancing with Land Registry and enact
Customers of Coventry Building Society have been amongst the first to use a new entirely digital conveyancing and mortgage system developed by enact and Land Registry. A small number of borrowers began using the system which includes legal online mortgages which are signed online before being made effective and submitted electronically for registration. The system […]
Ben Harris of tmgroup using improving technology to improve the customer experience in conveyancing
tmgroup’s recently published Home Moving Trends 2015 report reinforced what many commentators have been saying over how consumers find conveyancer, namely price is not the priority that many in the industry think it is. While not inconsequential to home movers entirely, the price of conveyancing is significantly less important to them than professionals believe, with […]
Pali wins Best Search Provider 2016 in the Technology Innovator Awards!
The 2016 Technology Innovator Awards only reward the very best from across the industry. Technology has completely revolutionised the corporate landscape, providing businesses with a myriad of unique opportunities. From instant communication through to advances in product and service offerings, almost every aspect of the modern business market has been influenced by technology. Therefore this sector has […]
Know The Conveyancing Profession – share your views
In association with InfoTrack, Today’s Conveyancer will be running a series of insightful surveys that will allow is to gather data regarding your thoughts on the conveyancing profession and where it’s heading. Throughout the series, we will be focussing on a number of key areas that are prevalent focus points within the profession. The survey […]
InfoTrack integrate Land Registry AP1 Transfers, including requisitions within their platform
InfoTrack continue to challenge normal conveyancing processes by becoming the first conveyancing service provider to integrate AP1 Transfers and include the ability to manage requisitions within their online platform. Having already integrated SDLT Submissions, Searches and Land Registry services, InfoTrack are pursuing their ambition to challenge and evolve the conveyancing processes, by consolidating everything into […]
Editorial: Advancing legal tech and anti-fraud measures the main take homes from Legalex
Making the legal industry better centred around service for clients through improved technology, as well as safeguarding your firm against fraud, were two of the main topics of discussion at Legalex. With dozens of technology firms exhibiting and hosting talks about using their products to improve your offering, enhance your customer due diligence and potentially […]
Is Artificial Intelligence the innovation your law firm needs?
Find out more about the panel discussion being held at the Legalex 2016 event, hosted by Chrissie Lightfoot.
Search Acumen offers conveyancers access to ground-breaking new legal indemnity tool
Partnership with DUAL Asset Underwriting brings access for Search Acumen clients Search Acumen has become the first conveyancing search provider to offer its clients access to My Legal Indemnity Shop, a ground-breaking new tool which gives conveyancers a one-stop shop to source competitive quotes and combine policies for legal indemnity insurance. This new partnership will […]