How can I market my firm’s success to create new business?
Throughout our 2016 CPD series ‘Because You’re Worth It’, we spoke to a number of conveyancing solicitors about the initiatives they’ve tried to showcase the success of their law firm. Here is a round-up of some of the best and most popular ideas. 1. Take every opportunity to celebrate your milestones Whether you’ve been in […]
Warning: new email scam alert
Most solicitors and conveyancers are aware of the potential frauds and scams they and their clients can get caught up in if they are not constantly vigilant. Emails can be monitored and virtually duplicated in order to divert deposit and or completion funds to bogus accounts. Passports (and other documents) can be obtained or forged […]
The Autumn Statement – some welcome news but a missed opportunity
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) offered a mixed reaction to the content of the Autumn Statement made by Chancellor Philip Hammond on Wednesday.
Stamp duty reform leads London’s top property prices to fall
Heavily impacted by George Osborne’s stamp duty (SDLT) reforms, prices at the top of the London property market have fallen, with west London locations such as Notting Hill and Kensington seeing the biggest drops in price, according to the Stirling Ackroyd Hubs Tracker data. The top 25% of London’s property prices have fallen by -5.4% […]
Contaminated Land and Flood Webinar – 07/12/16
According to the Environment Agency, 300,000 hectares of land in England & Wales is affected by industrial contamination. Furthermore, five million people live and work in flood risk areas. Register for our Contaminated Land & Flood webinar where we will look at: Contaminated land, flood and ground stability in property transactions in England & Wales […]
Swansea legal firm eyes expansion following successful year of trading
A Swansea-based property law firm has revealed ambitious plans to double its headcount and turnover within the next three years, following a strong year of business growth. Dezrezlegal, which has grown its workforce by 10 per cent over the past year and now has 35 members of staff, is now looking to increase its profit […]
Original documents no longer needed for first registration lodgements
Conveyancers can now lodge first registration applications without the need for original deeds and documents being sent, from this week (28th November 2016).
Don’t doubt value of money laundering prevention
Due to conveyancing transactions usually being of high value as well as their ability to take place without raising suspicion, they are a favoured method of laundering money. The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) have estimated that up to £57 billion is laundered within the UK on a yearly basis. The firms who deal with these […]
Affordability of London house prices hits record low
As house prices in London reach 14.2 times the average salary, the affordability of the capital’s homes have sunk to a record low.
Housing Supply: 2015-16 net additional dwellings
The 2015-16 Statistical Release on net additional dwellings in England, published on the 15th November shows an 11% increase
£500k property fraudster faces 14 months
Following the case which occurred last month, a third member of a gang responsible for the Stockport property fraud operation was sentenced last Wednesday. The victim of the fraud has described his shock of seeing his £500,000 home for sale on Rightmove. Police later found that, by stealing letters delivered to his address, two men […]
Conveyancing Association members figure heavily at British Chambers of Commerce National Awards
Three members of the Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, have figured heavily at the British Chambers of Commerce National Awards 2016. The Awards ceremony took place on the 24th November at the Brewery in London and they highlighted and rewarded businesses from across the UK, who went through a […]
Society of Licensed Conveyancers chooses Stewart Title as preferred supplier of title indemnity solutions
Stewart Title Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has selected Stewart Title as their preferred supplier of Title Indemnity products.
CLC Business Plan for 2017 and Annual Regulatory Return Analysis published
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the specialist property law regulator, has today published two documents that will underpin its work in 2017 and beyond: the Annual Regulatory Return (ARR) Analysis 2016 and its business plan for 2017. The analysis of the Annual Regulatory Return (ARR) looks at a great deal of information provided by […]
The Government’s decision not to privatise Land Registry is a logical conclusion of government folly
Search Acumen Director shares views on the recent Land Registry announcement
Proposed rules for Lifetime ISA published by FCA
The proposed approach to regulating the promotion and distribution of the Lifetime ISA (LISA) has been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Donn & Co expand their service offering with Redbrick Solutions
Donn & Co are are a well-established, dynamic firm of Licensed Conveyancers based in Shropshire. They were founded in 1999 and have been using Redbrick Practice Management in their conveyancing department for four years. Donn & Co offer clients from all over the UK a personal, reliable and expert service, specialising in conveyancing matters. With the […]
Autumn Statement: the reaction
Following the Autumn Statement, industry experts have had their say on the proposed changes regarding the property industry.
BSA Housing report offers solution to supply shortage
The BSA launched a progressive housing report on 17th November, entitled ‘Laying the foundations for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)’.
Does the Government really need to reform the house-buying process?
The Government’s pending call for evidence on reforming the house-buying process has been welcomed by many who believe change from the top could deliver efficiencies and reduce the number of failed transactions. I, alongside many, have fully supported attempts to improve the consumer and solicitor experience – there is no denying that the path to […]
