New Cybercrime Webinar Date Added due to Popular Demand
InfoTrack and Lawyer Checker have announced an added date for the recent cybercrime webinar due to popular demand.
Conveyancing solictor unable to account for client funds struck off
A conveyancing solicitor who was unable to explain the disappearance of thousands of pounds worth of clients’ money has been struck off.
PIE and PSG announce merger
Property Information Exchange Ltd (PIE), creator of the market-leading brands poweredbypie and Brighter Law, has merged with PSG Connect Ltd
Almost 5,000 homes bought using Help to Buy in Wales
Just under 5,000 new properties have been bought under the Help to Buy scheme in Wales.
11 years for fraudster who tricked victims to sign over title deeds
A fraudster who persuaded homeowners to sign over their properties has been sentenced to eleven years in prison.
New housing minister: Have hopes been built too high?
A new housing a planning minister has been appointed following the departure of Gavin Barwell in the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Future Climate Info Adds Air Quality Data to Environmental Reports
Future Climate Info (FCI), a leading environmental search provider in the UK has today announced that air quality data will be included in all FCI reports at no extra cost.
May sees seller valuations stall
According to recent research, May saw a fall in people moving home.
Don’t bet on HIPs being hip again
Magazine and newspaper sub-editors probably thought they’d never need to dust off their ‘HIP’-related headline puns ever again, given the demise of the packs back in May 2010, following the formation of the then Conservative/Lib Dem Coalition Government.
SRA Handbook proposals come under scrutiny
The SRA have stated that significant changes will be made to their Handbook with an aim to improve professional standards and remove unnecessary bureaucracy.
PSG comment on the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
With the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards now just weeks away, the eagerly anticipated awards shortlist has been announced
Andrew Stenning – Judging the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Andrew Stenning, Managing Director of leading legal search specialists Searches UK has, for the second year running, taken part in judging at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards, which will be taking place on Thursday 13th July 2017.
Charity focus – London2Paris24hour cycle – Peter Sowerby Trilogy
Ahead of Saturday’s Grand Départ to Paris, Peter Sowerby (Client Relationship Manager at Search Acumen) is delighted to be able to share comment from Angela Culhane, CEO of Prostate Cancer UK.
Seaside town house prices sailing steady
Property prices in British seaside towns have grown by 25% over the past ten years according to a new lender report.
Latest UK HPI: April 2017
The Housing Price Index for April has recently been published.
House price growth “will be met with mixed reactions during an already turbulent time”
Search Acumen’s Andy Somerville comments on the April 2017 ONS UK House Price Index:
Property giant builds Executive Team
A number of internal promotions have been announced by Countrywide in a move to maximise the potential of the current leadership team.
“SDLT reforms shattered the property market”
New research has indicated that the housing market has “shattered” since the stamp duty surcharge was introduced last year.
Prime Minister puts trust in David Lidington as new lord chancellor
Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new justice secretary and lord chancellor in yesterday’s (11/06/17) cabinet reshuffle.
Conveyancing fraud: No room for complacency
Fraudulent activity within the conveyancing sector has recently been highlighted in a radio programme by the BBC.
