Knowing which commercial environmental report to pick can sometimes be confusing with so many options available. That’s why property search specialists, tmgroup, and Groundsure are pleased to present a free training webinar for legal professionals

In the world of conveyancing, maintaining compliance with ever-evolving regulations is crucial, particularly when acting on behalf of corporate clients. Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures have become increasingly complex in recent years, with regulators

Conveyancing is a complex business that requires a sharp eye for detail and legal minutiae. This makes the role of legal support staff and paralegals integral to the smooth running of the property transaction process.

In today’s high-pressure conveyancing environment, effective risk management and fraud prevention are crucial. Prioritising due diligence and clear communication with clients ensures secure property transactions. By gathering upfront information, such as contact details, proof of

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

Environmental searches are one of the core conveyancing searches for a residential property transaction. The way these searches look at the historical records for a property and its surrounding area, and check for environmental risks,

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

Climate change is increasingly impacting all aspects of our personal and professional lives. The outlook is concerning as climate change projections reveal, with a projected 1.2 million properties predicted to be at flood risk over

As the planning regime becomes more relaxed and land use intensifies, the use of restrictive covenants to manage and control land use increases in importance. This impacts on the conveyancing process, and sellers and buyers

During the process of conveyancing, many firms engage in insurance distribution activities, such as arranging insurance for defective titles. These fall under regulated financial services. Adhering to legal restrictions and regulatory obligations is paramount, as

The process of buying and selling rural properties often comes with some unique features and challenges that can require additional considerations and due diligence. It is vital that conveyancers identify issues like rights of way,

The Law Society’s TA forms have come under scrutiny in recent weeks due to revisions to their TA6 Property Information Forms. The updates, designed to reflect National Trading Standards guidance, encompass various aspects such as

SDLT is a complex tax with numerous rules in relation to its scope, rates and reliefs. During the course of the property transaction, residential lawyers can be expected to advise on SDLT, file SDLT returns

Conducting utilities’ due diligence is a mandatory health and safety requirement, before starting any site work that involves ground penetration for new or existing developments. During the planning phase of a new build development, it’s

The property transaction is challenging enough, and in an evolving climate where technology solutions can lighten the administrative and legislative workloads, property is still very much a people business at its heart. Property search and

The vast majority of negligence claims against conveyancers are for relatively low sums of money, but the financial and reputational costs for dealing with them can be much higher. Most claims are avoidable if conveyancers

Fraud poses a significant challenge for residential conveyancers, with criminals often attempting to exploit the transaction process for money laundering purposes. The consequences extend beyond dissatisfied clients who fall victim to fraudulent activities. Conveyancers may

Just hours after announcing the acquisition of Lawtech Software Group, TM Group won Supporting the Industry Award at last night’s British Conveyancing Awards in London. This Award recognises our achievements through our digital Post Completion

tmgroup, a leading technology services and property search provider to the conveyancing sector, is marking National Conveyancing Week 2024 with a focus on managing risk within the residential conveyancing process. The property transaction is subject

Indemnity insurance policies can be an effective strategy for getting transactions through smoothly where title defects, lack of Building Regulations or breaches of restrictive Covenants come to light. This approach is widely accepted by lenders,

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