In a time of political uncertainty and anxieties concerning the future of our country as we exit Europe, it is unsurprising that potential buyers are viewing property for 23% longer before making an offer. A new Read More
If you are a member from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), then the deadline for price transparency has been officially set for December 6th. Yesterday, the CLC released their official guidance and pricing templates Read More
Representatives from the UK’s most respected conveyancing firms, innovative suppliers to the sector, technology experts and industry commentators gathered yesterday to discuss the key topics concerning the sector. Hosted by Chris Harris, Managing Director Read More
The start of improved reforms that will give tenants more rights will come into force over the next few months. Keen to highlight a desire to improve the rights of private tenants, the Government have Read More
The government has announced two new streams of investment to tackle the current housing crisis and ensure homes are built in areas where they are needed most. The packet of measures includes a £1.3bn Land Read More
Representatives from the UK’s most respected conveyancing firms, innovative suppliers to the sector, technology experts and industry commentators gathered on Tuesday to discuss the hot topics concerning the conveyancing sector. Hosted by Chris Harris, Read More
The Building Societies Association’s (BSA) Property Tracker Index has found that consumer confidence in the housing market remains low. The figure for September sits at the negative figure of -4% which is a 3% decrease Read More
Getting the keys to your new home following the arduous home buying process is usually a milestone memory of joy that is difficult to replicate. However, for the thousands of people trapped in unreasonable leasehold Read More
With the imminent arrival of price transparency and the need to highlight an expert staff and superior services, the importance of retaining skilled talent has never been more vital. Recent surveys suggest that there is Read More
Do you send out an email quotes letter to people who have rung for a residential conveyancing quote? What proportion of your email quotes letters convert into business? Of course it is a good thing Read More
The LegalTech North Conference aims to bridge the gap between law and technology, bringing lawyers together with innovative tech solutions. The one day event in November will explore how technology can be used to resolve Read More
The recent Autumn 2018 Equity Release Market Report has found that there has been a staggering 81% increase in equity release from H1 in 2016 to H1 in 2018. Among reasons including improved social care and helping family, improved Read More
The war against cyber criminals has been under way for many years now. In most cases we hear about the detrimental impact cyber criminality is having on law firms. Lured in by the sensitive information Read More
With whispers and rumours of a possible snap election in the near future, Labour have announced a number of potential housing reforms that they hope will reinvigorate the housing market and improve the housing crisis. Read More
An international leading legal firm, DAC Beachcroft has been caught in a tussle with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who have ordered them to hand over a conveyancing file involving an investigation into offshore clients. Read More
Despite industry wide publicity and constant speculation, a recent report has claimed that 57% of small law firms remain ‘completely unprepared’ for December’s reforms or had no idea that there were any proposed changes. The Read More
Villarosa v Ryan [2018] EWHC 1914 (Ch) (Morgan J.) Under the Leasehold Reform Housing & Urban Development Act 1993, a ‘qualifying tenant’ of a long leasehold flat has a right to purchase a 90 year extension to that lease. Read More
On Tuesday, representatives from the UK’s most respected conveyancing firms, innovative suppliers to the sector, technology experts and industry commentators gathered to discuss the hot topics concerning the conveyancing sector. Hosted by Chris Harris, Read More
Data security in law firms is more important than ever but more often than not cyber safety is only seen as top priority once a firm has been attacked and by then the damage has Read More
UK provider of conveyancing searches is heading to Grantham on 3 October for CPD event Geodesys – part of Anglian Water and a leading provider of conveyancing searches for residential and commercial properties throughout England and Wales – Read More