CEO of The Bold Legal Group urges Solicitors and Conveyancers not to drop their fees!
When I began my conveyancing career back in the mid-70s, conveyancing fees were, taking into account inflation, much higher than they are now. In fact, if memory serves me right, scale fees were still in existence or not long gone. From the 1980s onwards conveyancing fees dropped dramatically, to levels that makes one wonder how […]
An introduction to pre-planning Insurance for developments
CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) offers pre-planning insurance for properties where development is intended, but where planning permission has not yet been obtained. We can offer cover for minor alterations and low limit of indemnity enquiries, for example where an extension is likely to be erected. We can also provide cover for larger limit of […]
Conveyancing from the Cloud: Why Your Firm Needs Cloud-Based Solutions
As of last year, 88% of UK businesses had adopted cloud-based technology. Has your conveyancing firm done so yet for all your practice management needs? Chances are you’re already using some cloud-based technology. Most lawyers use the cloud as part of other internet-related services, whether those be professional or personal: Dropbox, Gmail, Evernote, Facebook, and […]
Praise and support for conveyancers as SDLT deadline is imminent
With 30 June stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday deadline just around the corner, there have been increasing support, praise and kindness for the property sector and practitioners. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended the SDLT holiday in the March budget. Once the 30 June deadline passes, which is for properties up to the value of […]
Conveyancers beware as data stolen from listed law firm
Cyber crime hit the headlines again last week as listed city firm Gateley reported client data had been stolen during an attack on its IT network. A statement to the London Stock Exchange on 16th June confirmed that the firm was managing an incident in which its IT system had been breached and client data […]
‘Use it or lose it’ proposed legislation set to bottleneck house building industry
House builders will be stripped of planning permission if site development does not commence within 18 months after planning is ‘green-lit’, under new government proposals. With England desperate for new houses, and close to a million plots across the country remaining unfinished, MPs argue that proposals put forward by the housing, communities and local government […]
Highly Commended: Best New Training Initiative
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Movers and Shakers – 18th June
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 announcement with regards to appointments and promotions: Perfect 10 for Talbots as investment in trainees pays off […]
The New Working Normal
This month we opened our offices up to staff, but with no compulsion that they return. Essentially our policy is “work where you want to”. Even with reduced capacity due to social distancing, we have only seen around 20% occupancy, with most staff choosing to stay at home. It’s too soon to tell but I […]
PracticeEvolve announce “Pathway to the Cloud” allowing firms “to level up”
PracticeEvolve Group incorporating SOS and Linetime, have announced a “Pathway to the Cloud” strategy available to all law firms globally, ultimately leading to a fully browser-based cloud solution called EvolveCloud. The approach will see PracticeEvolve initially offer cloud hosting options for their existing SOS, Linetime and PracticeEvolve desktop applications, as a stepping stone to a […]
Highly Commended: Theresa Howarth
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
New trade deal with Australia promises opportunities for the legal profession
News the UK has agreed a trade deal with Australia that reflects the importance of market access for services in both economies was welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “The UK-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) can create opportunities for our legal professions to work together […]
Demand for chain-free transactions climbs
Research from the homebuying platform, YesHomebuyers, has found that demand for chain-free properties has climbed across the UK’s major cities as many homebuyers look to minimise current market delays for a fast property purchase. A chain-free sale is thought to reduce conveyancing times from around 12 to 4 weeks, which has become particularly sought after […]
Winner Spotlight: Innovation of the Year – Coadjute
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
Law firm appoints recruitment specialist to attract best talent
Leading law firm Higgs & Sons is embracing a fresh approach to recruitment by bringing in a new in-house specialist. Highly-experienced Claire Rankovic has joined as In-House Recruiter as the firm looks to ensure it can continue to attract the best talent into key positions while offering all candidates a positive and responsive experience throughout […]
Last chance to try new ‘Safe Harbour’ ID Check for free
There are just days left for property professionals to claim their free Thirdfort Standard ID (Safe Harbour) Check from tmgroup, the leading provider of property searches and data. This offer is available Friday 4th June to Friday 18th June 2021 inclusive, and also extends to orders placed for the Thirdfort Original ID Check and the […]
Are you ready for a revolution?
Do you want to: Never have to consider which search report is most suitable again? Never have to ask your client for more money for even more recommended searches? Never want to worry about negligence if the correct search isn’t ordered? Do you want to save time and money for both yourself and your client? […]
HIPs not part of 14th programme of Law Reform
The Law Commission has revealed that as part of it’s 14th programme of law reform, it will look at the conveyancing process. However, it has ruled out the return of home information packs (HIPS). There has been lots of talk over recent months about upfront property information, with the likes of the BASPI data set […]
SRA extends post run off cover ahead of consultation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has decided to extend the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) by a further year in order to allow consultation on the future of post six-year run-off cover. The extension is subject to an affordability test because the fund is, in economic terms, now deemed beyond the time when a conventional insurance […]
Firm wins trio of conveyancing awards!
On Tuesday 25th May 2021, professionals from across the conveyancing sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry at The British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The inaugural awards took to the virtual stage, and were led by the fabulous award winning broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed. If you want a re-cap of the […]
