With all the publicity around the ‘stamp duty holiday’ extension and the debate around whether the tapered rates will only create a new cliff edge in Autumn, it might be possible to lose sight of Read More
OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, has urged conveyancers to exercise caution when checking updates to Lender Part II enquiries, after it was reported that a significant number of changes Read More
Remote working, home schooling, furloughed staff and Local Authority delays are just a few challenges faced by conveyancers during the past year. This is set against a backdrop of growing caseloads, with HMRC figures showing Read More
Dr Tom Quirke, managing director of SearchFlow, the UK’s largest provider of legal due diligence data for residential and commercial property transactions, responds to the latest statistics that have been revealed in the UK Read More
Further digitisation of property data in Stockport will cut search
Property professionals can now access new data on highway extent and tree preservation orders in Stockport Further digitisation of search data will cut search times from 20 days to one Number of residential property transactions in Read More
Electric vehicle parking should be considered in conveyancing
Law firm Coffin Mew is urging conveyancers to consider the provision of electric vehicle parking and charging as part of the conveyancing process. The lawyers warn that with the sale of new petrol and diesel Read More
Here are the latest practice guide updates issued by HM Land Registry. Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80) Page summary: Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice Read More
LSB rally call to put consumers at heart of legal
The Legal Services Board (LSB) launched a consumer-focussed strategy for legal services in England and Wales, and called for collaboration to reshape legal services to better meet society’s needs. The ambitious ten-year strategy reflects Read More
Lubna Shuja has become the Law Society of England and Wales’ vice president raising the prospect for the first time of two consecutive women presidents in the organisation’s history when she steps up to Read More
Final full week to enter the British Conveyancing Awards
The deadline to enter the British Conveyancing Awards is fast approaching, with registrations closing on Wednesday 7th April. The awards are presented by Today’s Conveyancer alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, and will be hosted Read More
On 15th March, the Home Buying and Selling Group published its Buying and Selling Property Information (BASPI) dataset, which is designed to be the ‘one source of truth’ when it comes to upfront information about Read More
The industry has embraced the new steps that HM Land Registry (HMLR) is taking to enable the use of digital ID verification in the home buying process. Although the standard is optional at the moment, Read More
Workington: House Demolitions needed after Coal Mine Shaft Collapses
A whole side of a street is to be demolished in Workington, Cumbria after a mine shaft was discovered under the properties. Tim Champney, Managing Director at Future Climate Info explains the alarming evidence of Read More
This week we just wanted to cover the importance of keeping on top of your existing content. If you have a website or social channel you will have content that is already in existence. As Read More
Attracting new business is always important, and although we’d like to rely on recommendations of happy clients, more often than not people will choose our business as a result of a searching for the Read More
Despite the high profile Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday, data from HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions division shows that SDLT receipts were only 6% lower when comparing February 2021 to February 2020. In February of Read More
Following on from the announcement that the Law Society were piloting upfront information for buyers, and a further piece of work between the Society and Gazeal, Lorraine Richardson, Managing Director of Adapt Law has shared Read More
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 Read More
Are you really as risk compliant as you think you
In September 2020, Groundsure launched GeoRisk, a new suite of mining and ground stability search reports . We took inspiration from recent collapse events, in depth customer research and most importantly, guidance from the Law Society in Read More
The British Conveyancing Awards are just two months away!
In two months time the conveyancing industry will be donning their finest bib and tucker as we all come together to celebrate the inaugural British Conveyancing Awards. The awards aim to recognise the herculean efforts Read More