Property Search South West now powered by OneSearch data
OneSearch Direct,the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has officially announced that it now supplies Property Search South West. Exeter based, Property Search South West, which has supplied conveyancing search reports to the legal profession since 2000, has made OneSearch’s Local Authority, Drainage and Water searches available to its conveyancing clients during […]
Kinetic Partners launches Perspectives on Financial Services 2015 report
Lawyers cite enforcement and compliance as the most likely cause for litigious action Financial services firms need most legal support with AIFMD and FATCA Kinetic Partners, the global professional services firm, has today released new research showing that 70% of lawyers polled expect enforcement and compliance to be the most likely cause for litigious action […]
Pollution Plume in Portsmouth during scrap metal blaze
Last weekend (Sunday 5th October 2014) residents of Portsmouth awoke to see a huge plume of smoke billowing across the city, reaching an altitude of 100 ft. The source of the fumes was quickly identified as the European Metal Recycling (EMR) depot located in the north east of Portsea Island where a fire had broken […]
What’s in your Environmental Report?
Are your environmental searches… On average, 7 pages long? Do your environmental searches have… A front page summary with all issues identified? A full Law Society and PCCB compliant FLOOD report included for only £39? Full RICS accreditation? Consistent data and Professional Opinion across each tier of report? £100,000 of remediation insurance (AA- Ergo, London) […]
Fraudulent solicitor and accomplices guilty of £30m mortgage fraud
Solicitor Jonathan Gilbert, 48, plotted with mortgage brokers Matthew Robinson, 42, Nicholas Pomroy and pilot Mark Entwistle aged 47 to take out multiple bogus mortgages on strangers’ homes to the tune of £30m in mortgage fraud. Jailed earlier this year after a 26 week trial, the sentence terms came to a combined total of 34 […]
Enhanced property development rights have positive impact
Government figures reported this month demonstrate efforts made to reform the property planning system are starting to take effect. As of May 2013, newly enforced permitted development rights have given homeowners the ability to extend their property, without the need for planning permission. This is part of a greater reformation scheme which aims to develop […]
The Co-operative Legal Services partners with Total Conveyancing Services (TCS)
We are pleased to announce that, the Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) has partnered with Total Conveyancing Services (TCS), a major UK conveyancing provider. TCS was founded in 2006 and has over 35 years’ experience specialising in all aspects of conveyancing from sale and purchase through to remortgage. In May 2014, TCS was recognised by Land […]
Searches UK joins forces with GroundSure to host free CPD events
To kick start the new CPD year, Searches UK will be hosting a range of FREE CPD webinars during the course of November, in conjunction with leading environmental experts GroundSure. Searches UK understands that time is a valuable commodity and have designed their latest CPD programme with this in mind. Their CPD events can be […]
Law Society launch free cyber security training initiative (Topic of the Month – Technology)
The Law Society have introduced a free cyber security training scheme, which aims to provide conveyancers and legal professionals with the tools they need to protect their clients and businesses from cyber-attacks. With many forms of documentation being created and held by conveyancing firms, this leaves you and your business a prime target for cyber […]
Surge in repossessed properties sold at auction predicted for final quarter
One of the UK’s most successful property auctioneers have announced they are predicting a rise in repossessed properties being sold at auction, during the final quarter of 2014. Swindells Auctioneers are commercial and residential property auction specialists, based in Lincoln. For nearly two decades, the team has developed an extensive client base and is now […]
Ensuring the continuing competence of solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today [15 October] released a position statement on the implementation of its new approach to ensure the continuing competence of solicitors. The statement explains the impact of reforms to the current Continuing Professional Development requirements (CPD) and clarifies our requirements for those who choose to follow the current CPD […]
Legal Eye employee completes 400km cycle for cancer charity
We’re delighted to announce that Rhonda Hales from Legal Eye has successfully completed a charity bike ride, to raise money for a range of women’s cancer charities. Preparations for the expedition began last year, when Rhonda’s sister encouraged her to get involved in the event. Throughout the summer, Rhonda has been training in preparation for […]
Accountant charged for stealing £450,000 from conveyancing firm
Anthony Simpson, a Bradford-based accountant, has been charged with syphoning nearly half a million pounds from a former employer. Over a 2 year period, Simpson reportedly managed to steal £450,000 from Hammonds Direct, a conveyancing firm that has since gone bust. Established in 1995, the company became a leading conveyancing business within the UK, with […]
Homeowner confidence dips as mortgage concerns rise
Homeowners less confident about further house price growth in next 6 months 39% of respondents believe it is harder to get a mortgage than 3 months ago Homeowner confidence in the continued growth of UK house prices has fallen to a 15-month low, according to the latest Zoopla Housing Market Sentiment Survey. The survey of […]
Today’s Wills and Probate site launch
Today marks the official launch of Today’s Wills and Probate — sister site to successful conveyancing news site, Today’s Conveyancer. This new site is designed to keep both solicitors, and wills and probate professionals up to date with everything that’s happening within the industry. Get ready to see not only articles covering the world of […]
Surge in take-up of Lexsure products (Topic of the Month – Technology)
Legal software house Lexsure have announced that in the three months leading up to 1st October over 120 firms have upgraded their risk processes by signing up to Lexsure’s conveyancing risk management products. Simon Seaton, CEO of Lexsure puts the growth down to the recent ground breaking announcement by AmTrust Europe Ltd whereby the ‘A’ rated […]
Law Firms strongly against Law Society Case & Practice Management proposal
99% of law firms surveyed disagree with The Law Society’s view of endorsing only one or two case & practice management software suppliers In a survey by the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) 236 out of 237 senior representatives of over 200 law firms said they were opposed to the Law Society’s proposal to have […]
Dominic Brittain to speak at the SLC Dinner
Renowned International speaker Dominic Brittain will provide the speech at the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) annual dinner in Derby on 11th November. Brittain who at one time was a global leader in the organisation that responded to major bomb and nuclear/chemical war threats provides fascinating insights on leadership and management, a subject not always […]
Lexsure celebrate success
October over 120 firms have upgraded their risk processes by signing up to Lexsure’s conveyancing risk management products. Simon Seaton, CEO of Lexsure puts the growth down to the recent ground breaking announcement by AmTrust Europe Ltd whereby the ‘A’ rated insurance company declared that for the first time an insurer would link the use of risk mitigation […]
Revolutionary new home conveyancing portal (Topic of the Month – Technology)
New way to simplify and speed up the house-buying process Will cut the risk of chains collapsing and reduce conveyancing process from 12 to eight weeks A comprehensive new home conveyancing portal that will not only simplify and speed up the house-buying process for consumers, but also help solicitors and conveyancers save time and money […]
