As advertised conveyancing jobs decline by 20% in one week, I ask: what does this mean for the conveyancing sector? As someone that wants to know what’s going on in the sector, I measure the
This morning Rightmove produced its half year results to the stock market and had given a good insight into exactly how strong the housing market is. From a conveyancers perspective Rightmove has over 940,000 properties
You never go to a conveyancing conference expecting flowers, blue birds chirping and the sweet sense of relaxation and ease waiving over you. The Law Society Property Section Conference today has certainly played to form.
On Sunday, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid announced measures to professionalise the estate agency market which may have a significant impact on the conveyancing market and our readers. This announcement was made by way of a press
Five years ago this month, Today’s Conveyancer had a tentative start. Today we wanted to thank all our readers, advertisers and supporters for our growth. This month Today’s Conveyancer is surprisingly 5 years’ old and today
Happy Christmas to all conveyancers. Lenders have sent you a gift effective today, the CML Lenders Handbook has changed with little notice, at an incredibly busy time and without addressing some of the issues that
"I would ask you to check it out and I believe that Veyo will be more efficient than you are presently using. Don’t take my word for it, come and check it out." Des Hudson,
An owner of a dog described as “an integral part of our family” is pleading for his return following what appears to be a theft at the Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference and Awards Ceremony
Finally the ICO has issued a warning to lawyers relating to their observance or failure to observe Data Protection Legislation. In my opinion, it is something that has been a long time coming – due
With the renewal (for the majority of solicitors firms) nearly upon us, it is worth just having a look at a few top tips for firms involved in the residential conveyancing market. Howden Windsor
HMLR data demonstrates a shrinking market of conveyacing firms and pressure on mid sized conveyancers. Data released last week from Land Registry shows that whilst over 4300 firms conducted conveyancing in May the bulk of
Following the AA being granted an ABS license last December the road recovery to insurance business has expanded into conveyancing. The web service for the service appears here. Consumers can obtain quotes 7 days a
The Eastbourne Herald reported last week that Gaby Hardwick are investing £250,000 in an initiative to help them meet the rising demand for conveyancers. With the rise in conveyancing transactions of the last 12
The Law Society has published research this morning on the health and well being of solicitors. The research shows that nearly all solicitors (95%) suffer from stress. It also shows that nearly half (45%) go
Calum MacLean works out of the London and Bristol offices of risk management specialists Locktons. Today’s Conveyancer spoke to Calum about why conveyancing law is a risky business…. How much of your work is with
On Wednesday 7th May Security Research Group plc (the owner of Property Search Group (PSG)) made the following announcement: “Security Research Group plc announces that it is to conduct a strategic review of its options
Beth Rudolf, Managing Director of DC Law comments on how the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) is causing delays for estate agents and conveyancers. With only days before the Mortgage Market review altering the ways in
The Management Board of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has endorsed the Conveyancing Association’s (CA) Protocol and is recommending its adoption by all Society members. The protocol is the first single reference point on
How might Land Registry operate post privatisation? Well last week Land Registry released over 3.2 million ownership records of freehold and leasehold land and property in England and Wales for a fee, this might give
myhomemove, one of the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, predicts that the launch of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) will see a dramatic impact on the conveyancing industry, resulting in further polarisation. myhomemove’s
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