Play your (Christmas) cards right
The season to be merry has arrived and with it comes the annual question of how you should recognise and thank customers for their support during the year.
Expert Insight: The right to manage
Introduction Increasingly, flat owners are seeking to overcome the problems of rising service charges and declining standards of maintenance by taking over the responsibilities themselves by exercising the Right to Manage (RTM) granted to them by the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002. However, flat owners contemplating embarking on the RTM journey should be warned […]
Conveyancing trade body discusses future of the home moving process
A leading trade body in the conveyancing industry has recently set out it’s Strategic Plan update for the new year.
Conveyancing Association issue response to DCLG ‘Call for Evidence’
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today issued its formal response to the DCLG’s ‘Call for Evidence’ on ‘Improving the home buying and selling process’ and is urging both its membership and all industry stakeholders to make their own responses before the deadline of 11:45pm on the 17th […]
Cost of moving home hits new high
Recent research has indicated that the cost of moving home has reached a record high.
Legal Eye strengthens team with new appointment
Continuing to grow, the Legal Eye team are pleased to announce the appointment of their newest member.
Improving the home moving process: just three days left to share your view
There are just three days left to respond to the DCLG’s consultation on improving the home moving process.
Shopping for a new home?
The current housing shortage could be alleviated if empty spaces above shops were converted.
Chancel repair liability and leasehold included in Law Commission’s programme of reform
The Law Commission have announced that leasehold and chancel repair liability will be among the projects they plan on exploring in the near future.
Will Conveyancers accept bitcoins as payment?
Created in 2009, virtual currency Bitcoin has seen a surge over the past year – both in terms of recognition and market value.
Research shows room for improvement in how law firms deal with complaints
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Legal Ombudsman have today published jointly commissioned independent research showing that there could be improvements in how some law firms deal with complaints.
Market activity remains modest but shows signs of stability
The momentum in the housing market remains subdued but activity seems to be stabilising in November.
HMLR issue reminder on Christmas opening hours
HM Land Registry has recently issued a reminder on their opening hours during the Christmas period.
Government’s suggestions for consumer awareness spark discussion in the industry
The Government’s ‘Call for Evidence’ has unsurprisingly sparked a variety of responses from across the conveyancing industry and beyond.
Assistance required for mortgage advisers keen to adopt digital customer journey
New research suggests that mortgage brokers need help when it comes to delivering a digital offering for their clients.
Former mining activities could affect a third of residential properties
RiskView environmental due diligence reports now includes enhanced mining, subsidence and ground hazards intelligence, including past insurance claims relating to ground movement
SLC confirms support for Customer Service Awards
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has announced their continued support for The ESTAS Conveyancer Awards which had their inaugural event in October this year.
SearchFlow confirms headline sponsor of industry leading customer service awards
SearchFlow, the market leading provider of conveyancing search solutions in the UK, has announced their continued support for The ESTAS Conveyancer Awards which had their inaugural event in October this year.
Search Acumen comments on ONS UK House Price Index, October 2017
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments: “Today’s house price statistics will bring little festive cheer to the UK’s first-time buyers. While growth in prices has slightly dampened during 2017, the market continues to push itself further out of reach for young market hopefuls who were wishing to put up a Christmas tree in their […]
October sees annual rise in property prices
The latest figures have revealed that property prices rose by 4.5% in the year to October.
