SortRefer strengthens the link between mortgage brokers and conveyancers
The award-winning conveyancing portal, SortRefer has launched an update to their business offering, by providing the opportunity for its customers to review the conveyancing services they are utilising. From the beginning of the month, having used the services of a SortRefer conveyancing partner, all mortgage brokers who have used the portal have been providing honest […]
How to Increase Profit from Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
How to Increase Profit from Residential & Commercial Conveyancing The improvement in the housing market has seen the number of transactions increase and conveyancing firms take on more staff as they reach capacity, but is it possible to increase profit without doing more work? The team from Legal Mentors believe so! Challenge your thinking and […]
Jackson Canter puts customers first with SearchFlow support
Liverpool-based law firm, QualitySolicitors Jackson Canter, is consolidating its conveyancing operation and has enlisted support from leading conveyancing search provider, SearchFlow. The law firm recently appointed seasoned conveyancer Angela Hesketh (CILEX) as Head of Property in a bid to strengthen and grow the company’s conveyancing proposition. Angela’s priority is for her team to deliver customer […]
Conveyancer Slater – Tweet of the Week
Conveyancer got me so mad I side kicked my door and now my foot’s buss 😑 – Bojack Horseman (@Julius_Caesar14) September 19, 2014 Last weeks When it comes to #conveyancing, some UK #solicitors are so arrogant in their indolence that they are impervious to pressure. Diabolical! – Bob Hall (@DrBob317) September 8, 2014
The exclusive CPD event not to miss – limited spaces available
The latest CPD event, exclusively for legal professionals, is being held on 8th October in Shropshire. The event follows from the county’s very successful seminar last year, which focussed on a range of industry topics around Risk, Compliance and Social Media in the legal sector. This year’s Shropshire CPD seminar is being hosted by none […]
Law Society release advertising campaign supporting regulated law professionals
This month marks the launch of The Law Society’s latest advertising campaign, which is aimed at promoting the use of regulated law professionals, to the public. The slogan Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor will remind consumers to call-upon solicitors for law advice concerning significant life events, including buying and selling houses or setting up […]
How will independence affect the Scottish property market?
Finance experts are expressing their thoughts and predictions on the effects that Scottish independence could have to the housing market. Many of the large UK banks are predominantly against the Yes vote — which could result in the banks re-evaluating their Scotland-based business dealings. The 300 year old union with the UK is under threat […]
Chief Executive, Ed Lester set to leave Land Registry
Only a year and a half after he was appointed, Chief Executive of the Land Registry, Ed Lester has announced he is planning on leaving the company in early 2015. Speculation suggests this could be due to the latest decision by ministers to restructure plans for the registry’s service delivery. Since becoming Chief Executive, as […]
Quantus to add additional search provider to their panel
Leicester based firm Quantus has always taken pride when it comes to offering their clients the best possible choice for all conveyancing needs. Due to the continued increase in business, they have recognised the need for adding a new search provider to their panel. Managing Director of Quantus Kevin Preston has examined the market place […]
AccessSolicitor.com and Legal Eye announce law firm business development co-operation
AccessSolicitor.com, an online legal directory of more than 15,000 lawyers, and Legal Eye, a national law firm compliance, training and marketing consultancy, today announce their co-operation to support law firms in business development. AccessSolicitor.com was launched in August 2013 to help lawyers reach clients who are increasingly searching online, and to provide law firms a […]
House purchase approvals fall 5% in August, as holiday season causes a summer slowdown from July
Monthly house purchase approvals fall 4.6% from July to 63,485 in August. Higher LTV lending forming greatest proportion (18%) of house purchase approvals since 2008. Higher LTV lending growing 51% year-on-year with 11,300 higher LTV loans in August. North West and Yorkshire & Humber home to highest proportion of higher LTV loans — areas where […]
Land Registry Property Alert system proves successful
It is now 6 months after the Land Registry launched their seemingly successful Property Alert service. They’ve recently reported in excess of 12,000 sign ups to the service, which allows property owners and professionals to receive alerts on a property when any conveyancing activity occurs. The Property Alert is a free of charge service that’s […]
Bank of England Q2 2014 Statistics released
The Bank of England’s Q2 2014 Mortgage Lenders and Administrators Statistics were released today. The key factors that conveyancers are advised to observe are as follows: 70.1% – proportion of lending for house purchases, 3.7% increase from previous quarter. £36.1 billion – gross advances for house purchases, £4.8 billion increase from previous quarter and 33% […]
SRA focus on conveyancers to tighten anti-money laundering controls
It has been announced the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are improving efforts to effectively reduce money laundering activity within all regulated businesses, including law firms and property industry professionals. Conveyancing is a key sector of focus for this scheme, as the handling of large sums of money make it a prime target for criminals. To […]
ERSA issues legal safeguard alert
The Equity Release Solicitors’ Alliance (ERSA) is issuing an alert to advisers to be fully aware of the new legal safeguards introduced earlier this year, the Mortgage Finance Gazette reports. The legal requirements introduced on January 1 this year by the Equity Release Council mean that all solicitors must arrange a face-to-face meeting with customers […]
CML publishes housing 'manifesto'
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has published a ‘manifesto’ targeting political parties in advance of the next General Election. The document, titled A housing market to be proud of details actions lenders believe politicians should take to deliver effective housing solutions. It covers home-ownership, private renting, and social renting through separate social strata, including […]
New TV campaign urges 'look for the logo'
A TV campaign is launching urging customers to use licensed estate agents when buying a house. Titled #Lookforthelogo, the campaign is a joint effort by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and encourages consumers to look for the NAEA or ARLA logo when buying or renting […]
Directors of former conveyancing firm, LLP Wolstenholmes disqualified
Seven former directors of Manchester-based conveyancing firm, LLP Wolstenholmes have been banned from being involved in the management of any law business, for up to 15 years. The long-established practice (est. 1818) was forced to close in 2009, through intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. All accounts and property transactions were immediately frozen, leaving many […]
Technology law specialist to lead conveyancing giant, Simplify Group
Previously CEO of BT Expedite, telecoms lawyer David Grossman has now been appointed chief executive of the Simplify Group — a leading conveyancing business with a turnover exceeding £60 million. The recent transition follows a private equity deal earlier this summer, where Palamon Capital Partners gained a stake in the Simplify Group empire. The business […]
The Big Stamp Duty Tax Debate
It’s come to our attention that some of the country’s most popular newspaper publications are supporting the campaign to reform the current stamp duty tax system — recently being discussed within Parliament. Many MPs and property experts are claiming the £1 billion a month claim is preventing effective recovery of the economy, and a rise […]
