Government outlines ‘ambitious programme of court reform’
The government have reported that work has begun on “a very ambitious programme of court reform, which aims to bring new technology and modern ways of working” to the system.
Research shows buying cheaper than renting in all UK regions
New research has revealed that average monthly mortgage repayments are less than average rental prices in every UK region.
Government published new guidance to further protect tenants
Guidance for landlords to provide additional protection for tenants against poor living conditions has been published today (20/06/18).
Industry first as Search Acumen launches real-time planning data for property lawyers and their clients
Commercial Real Estate platform – ForeSite, now displays approved, pending, denied and withdrawn planning applications to assist legal firms acting on property transactions Feature shows current and historic applications dating back to 2008 to highlight potential planning risks within a user-defined radius Multi-purpose data can also help property lawyers and their clients assess patterns of […]
Anti-money laundering firm launches fully integrated app
An anti-money laundering (AML) firm has launched a fully integrated app to allow AML checks to be carried out remotely.
Share of Government-funded homes in sub-rental market drops to 44%
New statistics show that in 2017, just 44% of homes constructed through government funding programmes in England were for social or affordable rent in 2017.
CLC expresses concern over impact of referral fee ban
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has commented on the launch of a survey which aims to assess the use of referral fees by estate agents.
Referral Fees Survey launches to assess estate agent use
A survey has been launched by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) to assess the use of referral fees by estate agents.
Financial commitments of homeownership deters renters from property ladder
New results suggest that many people in Britain not looking to get on the housing ladder just don’t want the financial commitment of homeownership.
DevAssist shortlisted for national awards
DevAssist is pleased to reveal that it has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Eclipse Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
LFS reveal Awards shortlist
Law Firm Services have today revealed some of those shortlisted in its prestigious awards ceremony.
Free conveyancing transactional platform will drive business and boost efficiency
Proptech specialist OneDome announces that the company has developed a secure conveyancing platform to complement its consumer and estate agency products. The platform will digitalise the entire process and drive more work towards conveyancers.
Expert insight: New rights for old
The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond v 4-6 Trinity Church Square Freehold Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 764.
Lawyer Checker nominated for national innovation award
Lawyer Checker is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for an award at the esteemed Eclipse Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
Building Society launches new model to allow greater residential lending
A Building Society has introduced a new affordability model to raise the amount that clients can borrow.
Judge’s Spotlight – Michael Day
Michael Day is the Owner and Managing Director at Integra Property Services, as well as being a judge at the upcoming Law Firm Services Conveyancing Awards sponsored by Groundsure.
Conveyancers set to tackle Ben Nevis – again!
Employees from two conveyancing providers will be scaling Ben Nevis this month as part of an annual Charity Trek.
Brokers urge law firms to prepare for proposed SRA changes to PII provision
Specialist professional indemnity insurance broker to the legal profession, QPI is calling for law firms to prepare for proposed SRA changes to PII provision, urging solicitors to seek specialist advice in advance.
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Conveyancer shortage could pose problems for firms
A law firm has warned that a shortage of conveyancers could result in serious challenges for firms.
