Upfront information: We’re some way from where we need to be
We might think we have focused a lot on upfront information (UFI) in recent times and there has been considerable cut-through and understanding on this subject right across our industry. However, I wonder whether we are still where we need to be in terms of both comprehension and preparation? For instance, according to the recent […]
Future focus: Collaboration is key to Source of Funds compliance success
The hot topic of Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth, continues apace. Regulators have made it clear that the requirement to provide sufficient source evidence as part of the client due diligence process is imperative. All the firms that the team at Armalytix work with are clear in what they need: Reduce the […]
Wellbeing at work survey: Your views on the future of the workplace
An industry-wide survey to understand current workplace sentiment around mental health and well-being has been launched. It is anticipated the results will inform best-practice blueprints that could help to “revolutionise how the property industry approaches wellbeing at work.” The first “Wellbeing at Work” survey is now open and seeks to understand how happy those involved […]
The low-down on effective AML Compliance
Regulation is on the rise and the sanctions landscape is constantly evolving, which can make avoiding complicity in international money laundering or criminal financing feel like a full time job. Law firms are, now more than ever, required to put the right policies and measures in place, and take the necessary steps to prevent money […]
British Conveyancing Awards 2023 – Shortlist Part 2
The second half of the shortlist for The British Conveyancing Awards, sponsored by Groundsure, has been formally announced this morning. On Wednesday 8th February, the first half of the shortlist was revealed on Today’s Conveyancer. Today we can exclusively reveal the second half. Having sold out the 2022 event at Church House in Westminster, the […]
British Conveyancing Awards 2023 – Shortlist Part 1
The first half of the shortlist for The British Conveyancing Awards sponsored by Groundsure, has been formally announced this morning. Following on the opening of the vote for the Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion, today’s shortlist reveals the first half of the programme, including the popular and hotly contested “Law Firm Innovator,” “Customer Service Champion” and […]
Collaboration key to National Conveyancing Week
An outline agenda for National Conveyancing Week has been released with the event just 8 weeks away. Attendance is encouraged from around the property industry with the agenda providing a range of topics and speakers who will appeal to lenders, mortgage brokers, estate agents and conveyancers. National Conveyancing Week has been launched by Bold Legal […]
Diary of a high street conveyancer: 30th January 2023
I had far fewer emails each day this week than I have had for ages. Is this a good thing? I did not have to work on Saturday which, when I thought about it, led me to realise that other than the holiday weekends (Easter, May and August Bank Holidays etc.), I have worked consistently […]
The state of play in the property market
Predictions for the 2023 property market continue to vary wildly as economic and social issues continue to create uncertainty in the property market. In the last week Estate Agency membership and training body Propertymark released its review of 2022 and predictions for 2023, RICS released it’s latest industry sentiment report and data from property portals […]
Deadline Day – nominate your Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion
Nominations for the 2023 Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion will close today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to recognise those who contribute so much to the life and times of the conveyancing industry. The Today’s Conveyancer Industry Champion, this year kindly sponsored by Minerva, is a peer nominated and voted for category. The conveyancing industry […]
Conveyancing Association Conference Agenda Confirmed
The agenda for the Conveyancing Association Conference 2023 has been confirmed. Hosted at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in the heart of the City of London on 7th February, the conference will discuss a range of topics affecting conveyancers in 2023 including regulation, digitisation and consolidation. Under the title, ‘Change is Coming’, the 2023 Conference will […]
Legal Eye – sponsors and speakers at this year’s Annual Conveyancing Association Conference
2023 has begun and the Conveyancing Industry is taking no time in getting together to tackle the challenges of the near future with the Annual Conveyancing Association Conference on 7th February. Held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel just by St Pauls in the capital, as sponsors of the conference, Legal Eye MD, Paul Saunders will […]
Webinar | Boundary issues & problems in residential conveyancing
Boundary issues and problems in residential conveyancing | Monday 6th Feb 2023 | 2pm – 3pm Join us and property law expert Ian Quayle for this 60-minute free live webinar, suitable for residential conveyancers and commercial property lawyers of all levels. Will will explore: Identifying legal boundaries and setting realistic client explanations Dealing with boundary […]
Industry urged to get behind National Conveyancing Week 2023
A National Conveyancing Week, designed to inform, educate, assist, motivate, reassure, help recruit new entrants, improve the profile of conveyancers and conveyancing, and ensure fees can be set at and kept at an acceptable level, is just under 3 months away with Supporters from across the conveyancing industry lending their support. Formally launched at the […]
The (r)evolution of the consumer legal services market
In the first epsiode of the second series of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast host David Opie is joined by Muve CEO David Jabbari. David was part of one of the first Alternative Business Structures (ABS) to be launched following the Legal Services Act, dubbed “Tesco Law.” At the time it was feared the Act would […]
Happy Holidays from the Today’s Media team
As 2022 draws to a close, all of us at Today’s Media would like to extend the very warmest of wishes to all our readers, partners, contributors, and friends. In 2022, our popular Today’s publications have grown in their respective fields of expertise: conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law. They have been complemented by […]
Experts discuss how to reduce time between sale agreed and exchange of contracts
Five industry heavyweights provide insight on how to streamline homebuying process Property chain progression software providers, ViewMyChain recently sought the expertise of key figures from across the property industry to discuss the hot topic so many are seeking the answer to: “How do we fix the homebuying process?” Participants included Peter Ambrose, Managing Director from […]
How to write a successful awards submission
Awards are an incredibly important part of recognising excellence and endeavour in industry. Alongside being recognised by your peers, awards serve to increase your profile, reinforce your reputation and can be an effective part of your overall marketing strategy in making both your professional and local communities aware of what sets you apart from your […]
British Conveyancing Awards announces Charity Partner
Ahead of the Early Bird Entry deadline on 11th November, the British Conveyancing Awards has announced The Conveyancing Foundation as Charity Partner for the event which returns on 21st March 2023. The British Conveyancing Awards were launched in 2021 in recognition of the “herculean” efforts of the industry throughout the pandemic and in response to […]
Wheels of change turn at SLC Conference
The 2022 annual SLC conference played host to a number of updates from regulators as conveyancers have been warned of changing expectations around continuing competence, client complaints and climate change. Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) Chair Dame Janet Paraskeva opened proceedings with an update from the regulator. CLC regulated firm revenues rose from £277m in […]
