Toni is the Media Officer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills & Probate and Today’s Family Lawyer.
I worked for a law firm for 16 years, during my time at the firm I worked as a company commercial legal secretary for 7 years but changed careers and moved into marketing for the remaining 9 years – where I covered all aspects of marketing.
While in the marketing role, I achieved a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing.
The UK’s two leading conveyancing groups – My Home Move and The Simplify Group – today announced that they are combining to create a conveyancing powerhouse which will be the standout market leader. The combined
As law firms and clients wise up to fraud, the cyber criminals are having to find new avenues to use their old scamming tricks to intercept money transfers. Conveyancing scams, which are a type of
One of the West Midlands leading independent law firms has made six promotions to help it build on 10% growth in 2018. Talbots Law, which employs over 200 people across its six offices in the
A new artificial intelligence (AI) powered property website believes it is offering a more desirable portal for investors and landlords than online real estate platform and property websites, Rightmove and Zoopla. One & Only Pro’s
A new Japanese knotweed tracking tool has been launched which provides an interactive online heatmap of Japanese knotweed sightings across the UK. Exposed: The Japanese Knotweed Heatmap will be a valuable resource for property professionals
Sir Samuel Brittan, who is the brother of former home secretary Leon Brittan, has been cruelly swindled out of his life’s savings. An arrest warrant has been issued for the conwoman, Michelle Braithwaite, who stole
The average conveyancing case involves over 130 documents and 300 emails between clients and agents or lawyers. UNU Group’s new helpline offers support for those buying or selling property to help demystify the legal process.
The finalists for the inaugural National Paralegal Awards have been announced. These brand-new awards are specifically aimed at recognising the achievements of Paralegals across the UK, law firms that develop Paralegals and recruitment companies who
Mumsnet, the UK’s biggest network for parents, has been a victim of a severe data breach which could put conveyancing firms at risk. Do any of your employees at your firm have a Mumsnet account?
2019 is underway and is set to be a very busy year due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the impact it will have on the industry as a whole. But what will be the
Turnover of property and strict rules imposed by mortgage lenders will mean most cases are professionally treated within 22 years. Strict lending criteria applied to residential properties affected by invasive Japanese knotweed will help bring
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has launched a project to support its regulated community in developing more formal measures to promote diversity and inclusion. Dame Janet Paraskeva also revealed plans for a revised Customer
A national trade body is signposting lawyers to a wealth of free advice on Japanese knotweed. The move comes after a Parliamentary inquiry regarding the invasive, non-native plant was held recently at the House of
Leeds Building Society has officially launched their suite of ten-year retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgages and made some criteria changes to provide greater flexibility to senior borrowers. The new products include a free standard valuation and
The Housing Minister has introduced mandatory rules on electrical safety to protect tenants. The new rules ensure compulsory electrical inspections are being carried out by skilled and qualified electricians in private rented accommodation – offering
Legal mental health charity, LawCare has reported receiving their highest ever number of helpline calls from solicitors in 2018. An even more worrying statistic from the charity has revealed calls from solicitors complaining about bullying
In December 2018, house prices in Wales surpassed themselves and reached an all-time peak by taking the average price across the UK to £186,699 according to the latest quarterly index. Looking at the fourth quarter
GeoTech and PropTech start-ups get the chance to advance their businesses after Geovation announced the return of its Accelerator Programme for 2019. The application process has opened for the Programme, which is based at Geovation’s
An array of more competitive deals and schemes, along with the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme which started back in 2013, have been boosting more first time buyers onto the property ladder in the UK
Part of The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) report published last month on technology and legal services, outlined the benefits of legal technology in their latest research. Technological innovations are reshaping the legal sector with the
