The Making A Positive Difference (MAPD) Group has acquired 75% of Liverpool based firm Bermans. This is yet another purchase by MAPD as other northern firms, Kackson Lees and Broudie Jackson Canter, as well as
Aconveyancing has opened the doors to its first training academy in Tamworth, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to investing in the conveyancers of tomorrow. Earlier this month, the academy welcomed seven new recruits, who will follow
Zeus Tech Solutions has expanded its portfolio of legal tech services to include the provision of a next-generation, cloud-based practice management system. The Liverpool-based firm has been announced as an official partner of US-owned Actionstep
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has established an SRA-run indemnity scheme meaning that existing Solicitors Indemnity Fund arrangements, as operated by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund Limited (SIFL), will be replaced with SRA-run indemnity arrangements from September
New research has found that the pandemic property market boom is causing many home sellers to enter the market with a little too much enthusiasm when pricing their property, causing them to reduce their asking
There have been a number of articles stating that the number of sales agreed on properties that subsequently fall through are rising, and that many properties are now being sold multiple times, as a result.
The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) was released on the 7th September showing the market activity for the month of August. This showed house prices had increased by 0.4% in August compared to July and
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced new guidance on the issue of sexual misconduct within law firms. The guidance sets out what it expects from firms and individuals and illustrates the types of behaviours
An environmental lawyer has suggested property practitioners owe a duty to clients to provide warning and advice around climate risk which may adversely affect the property being purchased. Stephen Tromans KC has warned conveyancers that
Liz Truss has named Simon Clarke, the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP, as her new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). He is currently the youngest member of Truss’s Cabinet.
Buying or selling a house can be very complicated and the conveyancing process can be very difficult to explain to clients. With all the legal jargon, areas where transactions can fall through, the searches, the
The Nationwide House Price Index for August has been released which shows prices have risen by 0.8% each month after taking seasonal effects into account, showing the 13th consecutive monthly increase. Average house prices have
A study has found that a significant proportion of UK homebuyers aren’t being asked to provide ID when purchasing a property, let alone having their ID properly verified. The survey of UK homebuyers asked when
Canada Life customer data has revealed that 50% of applications in H1 were from customers looking to clear their existing mortgage, the most common reason given for releasing some or all of the equity. This
Our Open Banking module enables you to effortlessly gather financial evidence from your clients within minutes. Making Proof and Source of Funds checks a whole lot easier. You can now stop chasing your clients for
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have called for evidence to be published on all leaseholder buildings above 11 metres or 5 storeys with relevant defects, such as dangerous external cladding and/or
A report by LMS provides the remortgage activity for July 2022. The report shows average monthly payments went down, and of those who remortgaged the most popular reason given by respondents said the reason was
The City of London Socio-Economic Diversity Taskforce, which the Law Society of England and Wales sits on, has today published a report into progression to senior levels in the UK financial and professional services, which
New research has revealed how “out of kilter” the nation’s housing delivery is, when it comes to the level of homes required in a given area versus the reality of those actually delivered. GetAgent analysed
New analysis has shown that building on just 1% of the nation’s green belt could help ease the housing crisis to the tune of almost 600,000 new homes, with an estimated market value of £255bn.
In a bid to discourage second home buying in Wales, new plans have been announced at the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron stating that Welsh speaking buyers will get the first priority when purchasing a new
Conveyancers risk exposing buyers of new-build homes to the threat of Japanese knotweed if they fail to ask developers whether the invasive plant, claims Environet UK. Completion of a standard TA6 Law Society Property Information
Derek Rodgers, managing partner of major regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been elected as the new chair of LawNet’s member-led board. He takes on the role as the SME law firm network announces continued
Trust your existing clients, but make sure you monitor them as well, regulated firms have been warned. The advice was given to hundreds of compliance decision-makers who attended a series of webinars on Russian sanctions
Monthly mortgage searches are up to 8.7% after June’s major drops, new mortgage data has revealed. However, mortgage searches continued to fall for properties valued at over £1m, as they are now down to 2.7%,
As the Conservative leadership contest reaches its climax, it is worth comparing the housing policies of the two remaining candidates, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. “Brownfield, brownfield, brownfield” Rishi Sunak recently promised Tory voters that
With indicators pointing to a slowing down of the recent property boom, conveyancing firms need to use this breathing space to overhaul their customer journey and improve the experience for clients and employees, according to
In an exclusive interview with Today’s Media, the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has responded to criticism in the national press. The Times released an article on July 30th criticising the LeO for long wait times for
As the school holidays arrive, distracted home-sellers – especially those in higher-priced homes – are potentially putting their plans on hold until the autumn moving season, according to Rightmove. Meanwhile, buyer enquiries are undimmed by
To help the legal profession renew or purchase cyber insurance, the Law Society of England and Wales has published revised and updated guidance outlining how firms can cover costs and losses in the event of
New data released by NHBC has revealed that new home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels as house builders demonstrate their commitment to meet the high demand for new homes. A total of 40,289 were
The UK legal sector is set to receive £4 million of investment which will help develop technological advancements. This, it is hoped, will modernise the sector and keep the sector competitive on the world stage.