HMLR enable users to update name following change of gender
HM Land Registry have recently released a form enabling registered owners to update their name in the land register following a change of gender.
Biggest risks in conveyancing: Is your firm protected?
Lawyer Checker are pleased to announce our attendance at this year’s LFS Conveyancing Conference.
Redbrick Solutions’ clients buck trend to achieve impressive growth
Conveyancing volumes sank by 14% to 210,964 in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest Search Acumen conveyancing market tracker, which also says ‘Despite the shrinking number of firms, the average monthly caseload per firm dropped by 13%, from 59 in the first quarter to 51 in the second – the lowest […]
SDLT gives Government £2bn boost
An extra £2 billion has been raised in tax for the government following the rise in stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on additional homes.
Criminals target fraud victims by post
A warning has been issued following fraudulent letters supposedly sent by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB).
Is your firm prepared for the GDPR?
Legal Eye are set to prepare firms for one of the biggest legislative changes to date while in attendance at the largest event on the conveyancing calendar, this month.
SRA Chair reappointed as it recruits new Board members
Enid Rowlands has been reappointed as the Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority for a final year.
Are London’s transaction volumes recovering?
New data has indicated that the growth in central London transaction volumes continued throughout last month.
Frauds after Mishcon
Several months after the Mishcon decision, practitioners are still trying to come to terms with its conclusions
Data Protection Bill begins journey through Parliament
The first reading of the new Data Protection Bill took place in the House of Lords yesterday (13/09/17).
“Although the country is divided when it comes to house price growth, a nationwide problem persists…”
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on the latest RICS Residential Market Survey:
PSG announces Exeter Foundation XV support
Property Search Group’s Somerset Office has announced it is one of 15 businesses to pledge support for the Exeter Foundation by raising at least £1,500, for the trust, over the next 12 months.
RICS Survey shows varying market picture
Last month saw new sales instructions even out, with prices remaining stable on the whole.
Requesting historic copies can now be done online
Historic copies of title registers and title plans can be requested by business customers online.
Avista – the new residential environmental search report from Groundsure – is now available from Thames Water Property Searches
Avista is an innovative new environmental search report designed to help conveyancers manage their caseloads efficiently and effectively. There are many benefits to ordering this product:
Property Searches Scotland Celebrates 5 Years of Success
Property Searches Scotland have been winning new business since launch in 2012 through an ongoing commitment to delivering fast, accurate and cost effective search reports underpinned by world-class customer service.
Today’s Talk: Upcoming developments in the Conveyancing Sector
This week you’ll hear about upcoming developments in the conveyancing sector from even more professionals.
Whistleblower claims £1000 bribe offered to buyers who use in-house conveyancing
An estate agent has blown the whistle on certain practices carried out by the firm she works at.
Brexit fails to impact homemoving plans
New research has revealed that 71% of those intending to move will not consider Britain’s departure from the EU when planning the purchase of their next home.
July sees property prices jump
The Housing Price Index for July has recently been published.