The ins and outs of conveyancing risk and legislation
Geodesys – a leading provider of conveyancing searches for residential and commercial properties throughout England and Wales – has teamed up with property market analyst and commentator Kate Faulkner and other industry experts for their latest Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar for modern conveyancers entitled: The ins and outs of conveyancing risk and legislation.
June sees house price growth remain flat
The latest data has revealed that house prices in quarter 2 of this year were 1.8% higher than those recorded for the same period last year.
New Law Society president inaugurated
It’s today (05/07/18) been revealed that Christina Blacklaws has taken office as the 174th president of the Law Society of England and Wales today in a ceremony at Chancery Lane, London.
SearchFlow shortlisted for ‘Search Provider of the Year’ award
SearchFlow, the UK’s leading conveyancing search solutions provider, has been announced as a finalist for the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2018. Shortlisted for the ‘Search Provider of the Year’ category, the awards aim to recognise the talent, achievement and innovation within the national conveyancing market.
Fracking planning guidance should remain at local level warns Committee
A report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee warns the Government that decision making on fracking planning guidance should remain on a local level.
LEAP reaches 10,000 UK users
LEAP is celebrating 10,000 UK users of its cloud-based practice management solution. Since the first law firm signed up to the software in November 2014 more than 1,700 law firms have adopted it and benefitted from LEAP’s innovative features, efficiency tools and world class customer service.
Just 19% of Brits can correctly identify Japanese Knotweed
New research has revealed that fewer than one fifth (19%) of Brits who say they are aware of Japanese knotweed can correctly identify the weed, described by the Environment Agency as “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant”.
NLIS Hub team geared up and ready for HMLR Local Land Charges Service
Land Data, the National Land Information Service (NLIS) regulator, has confirmed the NLIS Hub has completed all the technical development, changes and rigorous testing necessary for the rollout of local authority LLC records to HMLR’s centralised digital register.
Conveyancers are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds on wasted residential conveyancing leads
This is because they don’t know how to effectively turn new enquiries into profitable business. Nevertheless, just an extra 10% increase in conversion rates could give the average firm an additional £100,000 every year. So, something must be done if you want your business to grow and thrive. Often, spending money on marketing to generate more enquiries can seem like […]
Your marketing strategy – Are you failing to plan?
It’s no secret that marketing is the best way of getting your practice noticed.
Law Commission tasked to improve laws enabling leaseholders to manage their properties
The Law Commission has been tasked to look at improving the laws which allow leaseholders to manage their own buildings.
‘Ambitious‘ development plans revealed by Homes England
The latest Land Development and Disposal plan has today (04/07/18) been published by the government’s national housing agency. This will detail the nationwide portfolio of sites which it aims to market for development.
Conveyancing Association appoints new Non-Executive Chair and launches Policy & Strategy Board
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (4th July 2018) announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Chair and has launched a new Policy & Strategy Board, which replaces the existing Management Committee.
Pali’s Nicole Cran to take part in sponsored Skydive
Drainage & Water Search Agent, Nicole, will be taking part in a charity skydive to raise money on behalf of Leukaemia Care.
Partner Eddie Goldsmith Retires from GWlegal
After 35 years as a devoted and well respected partner of GWlegal, Eddie Goldsmith retires from the firm.
Estate agents should adopt progress tracking and provide real-time updates say homeowners
A recent report suggests that homeowners would like the estate agency market to become more like Amazon and Uber by providing real-time updates and tracking progress.
Government to launch consultation on three-year minimum tenancies
A consultation into making three-year tenancies the mandatory minimum term is due to be launched by the government today (02/07/18).
Buy-to-let landlords risk high tax bills with inadequate advice
A failure to get expert advice is causing buy-to-let landlords to risk high tax bills that may have been avoidable, say three industry experts.
Double shortlisting success for SearchFlow at the UK Customer Experience Awards
SearchFlow, the UK’s leading conveyancing search solutions provider, is delighted to confirm it has been shortlisted for two categories in this year’s prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards (CXA).
‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ still supporting third of second steppers
Recent research has revealed that over a third of those trying to move up the housing ladder are seeking financial help from friends or family.
