Welsh stamp duty changes to “benefit more buyers than the chancellor’s targeted relief”
It’s been announced that the stamp duty waiver for first-time buyers will not apply in Wales from April 2018.
Future Climate Info Reports Now Available Through Thames Water Property Searches
Future Climate Info (FCI) are delighted to announce a new reseller partnership with Thames Water Property Searches as of today, Monday 11th December 2017.
Stock market flotation announced by property portal
It has been confirmed by Agents’ Mutual that the OnTheMarket flotation is to go ahead.
Conveyancing Association provide Strategic Plan update at ‘21st Century Conveyancing’ Annual Conference
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has used its Annual Conference to provide an update on its Strategic Plan work streams and offer a series of views on what the future might hold for the conveyancing market in the years ahead.
Quarter of prospective home movers held back by cost
New research has found that whilst a quarter of UK homeowners want to move up the property ladder during the next five years, the cost of moving is holding them back.
Email Modification Fraud: Are you Putting your firm at risk?
This article was written by Commercial Director at Lawyer Checker, Gerry McFall Email modification fraud is one of the most prominent forms of cybercrime. Highlighted in the Autumn Update of the SRA’s Risk Outlook, email interception still poses a significant threat to client money, with cases demonstrating the devastating impact that scams can have on […]
Is Offline Marketing still an option in a Digital World?
I had a meeting the other day with a potential client who were trying to get their head around the digital age of marketing and frankly they were feeling the pressure to become part of the social media revolution.
Today’s Conveyancer Feature: Brexit and the Property Market
Brexit talks are to enter the second stage of negotiation following an announcement made in Brussels earlier today. During a press conference this morning, the President of the European Commission and the UK Prime Minister announced that a deal had been struck with the European Union, and Brexit negotiations would now move on to trade. […]
Legal thoughts on the Call for Evidence: Opinion Piece
A qualified lawyer, Shirley Ann Fisher, provides a range of legal and financial services for the expat community in the Murcia region of Spain. She also has a solid background of working in private practice in the UK as well as the residential conveyancing market. Shirley continues to act as locum as and when required. […]
Broker warns of FTB deposit surge
A mortgage broker has warned that first-time buyer deposits could surge over the next ten years.
Price publication proposals rejected by the Law Society
The Law Society has described mandatory price publication plans as unnecessary and likely to cause greater confusion for consumers.
Law Society issue warning over scam email
The Law Society has warned that any emails purporting to be them regarding ‘Find a Solicitor’ profiles should be treated with caution.
Online Fraud Remains Prominent Threat
A recent report has indicated that banks are not doing enough to target online fraud, despite it being the most prevalent crime in England and Wales.
More than half of UK consumers feel excluded from the home moving process
More than half (55%) of UK home-movers are frustrated by a lack of control during the house-buying process, according to new research from InfoTrack, a conveyancing software company.
Technology firm recruits Conveyancing Sector Director
The legal application maker inCase has recruited a highly experienced Sales and Marketing Director, Rob Hosier. Rob has been in the Conveyancing sector for over 10 years. He was the Sales and Marketing Director at a leading volume Conveyancing provider and previous to that was a Conveyancing Lawyer himself. This appointment is part of a […]
SinkholeALERT: Demonstrating Disaster with Data
At Terrafirma, understanding the ground is what we do best: Our CEO Tom Backhouse was recently asked to feature in Channel 5’s documentary Sinkholes to provide an expert insight into the roots behind their cause.
On the fifth day of Christmas Searches UK gave to me… A crime free Christmas!
Cybercrime has been influenced and in many ways further enabled by the speed of technological advances, especially the internet. These crimes are affecting people and business globally on a daily basis.
Price growth forecast suggests a slowdown in 2018
Recent statistics suggest that house price growth could drop to 1% next year.
New housing fund aims to boost home delivery
A £25 million Planning Delivery Fund has been launched to help fund the delivery of new homes.
Landmark Information Group embarks on Conveyancing Roadshow roundtable series
Landmark Information Group is delighted to be working in partnership with the team at Modern Law Magazine on a special Conveyancing Roadshow.
