Hyperion and RKH merger complete
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited (Hyperion) and R K Harrison Holdings Limited (RKH) have this year completed the merger of the two businesses, following receipt of applicable regulatory and legal approvals. Hyperion has acquired 100% of the share capital of RKH. Hyperion has become the parent company of the combined Group, with David Howden continuing as CEO. […]
Technology in conveyancing – opportunity or threat?
With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself under attack from cyber criminals who are targeting the profession. Their methods are wide, varied and most importantly clever; they are obtaining mortgage funds by […]
In Focus: Landslides & their impact on UK property
With climate change, the threat of bigger and more frequent landslides is growing. According to the Met Office, the UK is experiencing more extreme weather events linked to climate change. Wind and sea action is constantly eroding cliffs and shores, causing collapses and increased rainfall on slopes is causing soil water loading (forcing the grains […]
Matterhorn Challenge – Geraint completes second Training Mountain and myhomemove becomes Platinum Sponsor
Conveyancer and mountaineer, Geraint Aubrey completed his second training mountain in the Swiss Alps this week. He conquered the Dri Horlini mountain which is 3096 metres above sea level, 160 metres higher than his first training peak. This climb was mainly rock and proved a difficult challenge as you can see from the photo Geraint […]
What a day to be had!
Yesterday saw conveyancers and related businesses from across the nation come together for the highly prestigious Law Firm Services (LFS) Conference and Awards. Heather Cameron, Editor of Today’s Conveyancer attended throughout the day and night to bring you a full insight into event. Delegates were welcomed by a vast array of colourful interactive stands from […]
Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year – two years’ later
Two years after myhomemove were awarded the Overall Conveyancing Firm of the Year, as well as winning Direct Conveyancer Firm at the Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards, they tell us the lasting effect this has had on business, and where the firm is heading in coming months. At myhomemove we are revolutionising the customer experience […]
Surface water flooding: The Great British Summer
The Great British Summer has once again been the subject of an incredibly wet few weeks, with flash flooding seen across many areas of the country. At Groundsure we love to analyse and verify the data we use and these events have given us an opportunity to do so. Within Groundsure’s suite of reports, a […]
Attract new recruits and new business
Clutton Cox’s year as Best Marketing and Use of Social Media Winner 2014 is almost at an end. Paul Hajek, Director at Clutton Cox, summarises how the firm has benefitted. So, when the dry ice of the Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards Ceremony fades; the “say cheese” photo opportunity with Richard and the sponsor dissipates, what […]
An evening with Brandon Lewis MP
On Thursday 22nd October Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) are hosting an exclusive black tie evening with Brandon Lewis MP; the Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department for Communities and Local Government. The private event is being held at the Victory Services Club in London and will be attended by key figures […]
It’s lovely weather for ducks!
What does autumn mean to you? Drinking a Starbucks pumpkin spiced latte while sat on a sofa watching the outside world? Country walks with the family kicking the red, gold and orange leaves in your new Hunter wellies? The rugby season starting? Especially the world cup! Or does it mean that you know that holiday […]
Remote Sensing
Every day any number of aircraft, satellites and various forms of recording equipment scan the Earth’s surface producing a wealth of data. Collecting the data in this way is known as remote sensing, and has been used for many years. Remote sensing is defined as the recording, observing and/or perceiving of objects from a distance […]
James Boyd predicts falling service levels this quarter
James Boyd, the ex-conveyancing CEO at Birchall Blackburn and who sits on a number of Boards within the housing sector, talks openly to Today’s Conveyancer about the solutions he believes are important for the market. Given some of the recent mergers and acquisitions in the conveyancing market, Chris Harris of Today’s Conveyancer is seeking to […]
The Judges’ Table
Having given our views on the LFS Awards’ judging process, in preparation for tomorrow’s event, we’ve asked some of the other judges their views on the event and what they have looked out for in order to find the worthy winners. Roger Wilson, Conveyancing Services Director at Connells, comments: “The LFS Awards Evening is a […]
How to become a multi-award winning conveyancing firm
Having won numerous awards over the years, Stephensons tell Today’s Conveyancer how they have gained such prestigious achievements. Stephensons is a national, full service law firm with offices across the UK. The firm’s conveyancing team has seen a great deal of success at the annual LFS Awards, picking up the London and South East Region […]
What do the speakers have in store?
Gary Miller, Head of Channel at Groundsure, is giving a presentation at the Law Firm Services Conference on Thursday (17th) – he told Jane Common what conveyancers can expect. Have you spoken at the LFS conference before Gary? “I’ve given talks at the LFS regional events but not the national one so this is a […]
New lender from the Kensington Group attracts Whittaker
The Kensington Group are set to launch a new lending brand, New Street Mortgages, and it is rumoured that Adrian Whitaker will take on a leading sales role. The new mainstream residential and buy-to-let lender will be launched later this year by Kensington’s parent company Acenden. The Kensington Group appears keen to expand its market […]
Compulsory Purchase Orders
A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) allows certain statutory bodies to obtain land or property from an individual without their consent to do so. These orders will occur when the purchase of said land or property is needed to carry out a function that Parliament feels is in the public’s best interest (1). In practice, the […]
Meet the Groundsure team at the LFS Conference & Awards
Malcolm Smith is Commercial Director at Groundsure and one of the organisers and sponsors of this year’s Law Firm Services (LFS) Conference and Awards, taking place on Thursday September 17th at the MK Stadium in Milton Keynes. He told Jane Common at Today’s Conveyancer why it’s such a positive event – and fulfils his love […]
London overshadowed by East and South East house price growth
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) House Price Index for July 2015 figures have shown: UK house prices increased by 5.2% in the year to July 2015, down from 5.7% in the year to June 2015. House price annual inflation was 5.6% in England, 0.3% in Wales, 7.4% in Northern Ireland and -1.3% in Scotland. […]
15% of solicitors and conveyancers do not recommend flood searches
In 2015 we experienced the ‘worst’ summer in three years, with extreme levels of rainfall having an unexpected effect on residential areas in England and Wales. A recent survey from Searches UK uncovered that 15% of solicitors and conveyancers, based in England and Wales, currently do not recommend a Flood Report to their clients. These […]
