Conveyancing Hit Hardest In Pandemic
During a time when many people have had to adapt to social distancing, working from home or being furloughed, it’s safe to say that we all expected a loss in business as the pandemic raged its way through the UK. In an attempt to curb the pandemic, the UK Government put in place a number […]
Homebuyer Communication Processes Criticised
Recent claims have suggested that homebuyers are confused by traditional methods of communication from multiple property professionals during a residential property purchase. In an hour long chat with Chris Harris of Today’s Conveyancer, Mick Silver of Moovshack said that estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage brokers, removal companies and utilities all engage with home movers from the moment […]
Digital Remortgage Technology Unveiled
ULS Technology has launched its digital Rapid Remortage service, which is available on the ULS DigitalMove platform, to the market. It’s part of the new DigitalMove Plus suite, and it is believed that most remortgage cases will be eligible. The service was exclusively launched last month through Openwork Conveyancing. More than 500 cases have already […]
Rightmove Release Pre-Closing Statement
The property portal Rightmove has released a statement providing a trading update relating from 1 January to 31 May 2020. The portal lay out the steps it’s taking to continue to support agents as the housing market recovery from the pandemic continues. The statement says: “Despite the positive consumer reaction to the re-opening of the […]
BREAKING NEWS: Relaxation In Social Distancing Measures Announced
Changes to social distancing rules in the UK could have a positive impact on businesses, as everyone attempts to get back to ‘normal’ following the coronavirus pandemic. The Government have announced today, that although social distancing needs to continue, the space between people will reduce from 2 meters to 1 meter plus on 4 July […]
Planning Permissions Extended To April 2021
The government have confirmed that planning permissions that have expired between the start of lockdown (23rd March 2020) and the end of 2020 will automatically be extended to 1st April 2021. Concerns had been raised that the expiry of planning permissions, amongst them an estimated 400 new home projects set to deliver around 24,000 homes, […]
Leasehold Group Mourns Sudden Death of MD Louie Burns
The Leasehold Group was devastated to hear about the sudden death of its Managing Director, colleague and friend Louie Burns in the early hours of Sunday 21 June 2020. Louie, who joined Leasehold Solutions in 2009, was passionate about fighting the injustices of leasehold. He steered the company’s crusade for changes to the system and, […]
Don’t Forget About Data Protection
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year that has changed the way people have worked. Although some sectors may have been looking at ways they could work remotely, others have had a rough ride as they’ve attempted to maintain business as normal whilst adapting to these unprecedented times. In recent weeks, more […]
Conveyancers – do you have a Plan B?
“Success in life is not how well we execute Plan A; it’s how smoothly we cope with Plan B”[1]. On Friday 13th March 2020 I was made redundant. I was no longer part of a plot sales team working with national and SME house builders to hit Target Exchange Dates. I’d stopped playing any part […]
Simultaneous Exchange And Completions – Are They A Good Thing
The re-opening of the English property market back on the 13 May, is said to have released seven weeks of pent up frustration of both buyers and sellers. When the UK went into lockdown on 23 March 2020, a lot of property transactions were put on hold as buyers and sellers were unable to move. […]
Interview with Tom Quirke, MD Searchflow
MD of Searchflow, Tom Quirke talks to Today’s Conveyancer about his introduction to the industry 12 months on from his appointment; the challenges presented by Covid-19; what advice he has for firms over the next 12-18 months and what his plans are for 2020 and beyond. You’ve been in the role for 12 months now, […]
I Think There’s An Agent In My Spare Room
Times have been tough recently, but one Property Eye reader shared an interesting story with the publication, and I thought I’d share it with you, as it made me smile. The reader found the story on Reddit last week. Although we’re unsure of the credibility of the story, if you have any additional information, please […]
How does the partial reopening of the Welsh property market affect the wider UK Property Market
SDL Surveying are a national residential surveying business and Panel Manager for a number of major mainstream banks, carrying out and distributing Mortgage Valuation work across the UK. My role as Head of Panel Management, means I am responsible for ensuring all mortgage valuation and survey work not completed by our 110 staff surveyors is […]
Supporting The Legal Industry Through Lockdown
The UKLTA is pleased to announce a new series of online forums to support our members and the legal industry as we adapt to a new way of working and the challenges and opportunities it brings with it. Our forums will bring firms together to discuss how they are tackling the challenges of the new […]
Welsh Property Market Restrictions Relaxed
Relaxations to the lockdown in Wales have been announced by the Welsh First Minster Mark Drakeford. Amongst them are the re-opening of non-essential shops, and tentative steps to reopening the property market from Monday 22nd June. The housing market is anticipated to re-start in some capacity with house viewings in vacant properties allowed and home […]
Get Involved With The TC Community And Feel Good
Here at Today’s Conveyancer we’d like to get our readers more involved in our stories and discussions. Having thriving discussions, sharing best practice and good news stories from across the sector helps our community to thrive and grow. It also helps you to feel good and positive about the sector, which at times can feel […]
2008 Was An Economic Crisis, This Is Different
In an entertaining discussion with David Opie from Today’s Conveyancer, Karl Knipe, Director at Kings Group Estate Agents outlines why it is not all doom and gloom. In his owns words, Knipe, who is a well known industry figure and regular contributor to market commentary, including his own radio show, shares his thoughts on what […]
Movers and Shakers – 19 June 2020
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Mark Robinson – co-founder of Ellandi has been appointed Chairman […]
LSB Approves CLC’s Revised Accounts Code
A revised accounts code that expressly allows firms regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) to use third-party managed accounts (TPMAs), and deal more easily with aged balances up to £50, has been approved by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The new code, which will come into force on 30 September 2020, will contain […]
Private Equity Backing For App Designed For Conveyancers
A tech firm has secured private equity investment to support the growth of an app set to disrupt the conveyancing sector. Inflexion Private Equity has supported a minority investment of £1.5 million in Lavatech Limited – developer of the inCase platform – which offers an innovative client communication channel and drives in-house efficiencies. Launched in […]
