Regional law firm appoints accomplished property specialist
Seasoned property expert, Justin White, has been appointed to the Real Estate team of a regional law firm based in the south of England.
Solicitor firms join forces to offer national equity release advice service
Following on from Key Retirement’s call for more conveyancing firms to provide specialist equity release services, six law firms have stepped into the ring to offer independent legal advice in this growth market. Midlands-based Martin Kaye Solicitors has joined forces with BPL, Shakespeare Martineau, Gordon Brown, Glanvilles and Cavendish Law to offer a nationwide equity […]
Dishonesty claim means solicitor denied PII
A solicitor who worked in a firm involved in mortgage fraud has been told she is unable to claim indemnity insurance, despite a High Court ruling dismissing an original dishonesty claim involving referring to herself as a partner. Shirin Rahim was informed that she was prevented from making a claim against Arch Insurance Co due […]
Xara Computers achieves Legal Eye Quality Standard
Legal Eye, a subsidiary of ULS Technology, is very pleased to announce that London IT services provider Xara Computers, has achieved the Legal Eye Quality Standard (LEQS). The Legal Eye Quality Standard is recognised to be the first assessment scheme to address the rules and regulations which are over and above the traditional quality standards. […]
When families fall out
All those involved in conveyancing and in private client work will be well aware of the problems that can be caused when informal arrangements are made by clients as to the ownership or occupation of property. ‘No we don’t need a legal document drawing up – we’re family’ goes the cry – until it all […]
Searches UK supports a circus with a purpose
Every year Searches UK sponsor Circus Starr, a non-profit organisation that supports charities around the country. Circus Starr organise shows all over the UK with all profits made being donated to charity. 3,500 children’s charities and support organisations benefit from their donated ticket programme. Circus Starr is a touring circus, made up of a team […]
How can I market my firm’s success to create new business?
Throughout our 2016 CPD series ‘Because You’re Worth It’, we spoke to a number of conveyancing solicitors about the initiatives they’ve tried to showcase the success of their law firm. Here is a round-up of some of the best and most popular ideas. 1. Take every opportunity to celebrate your milestones Whether you’ve been in […]
Swansea legal firm eyes expansion following successful year of trading
A Swansea-based property law firm has revealed ambitious plans to double its headcount and turnover within the next three years, following a strong year of business growth. Dezrezlegal, which has grown its workforce by 10 per cent over the past year and now has 35 members of staff, is now looking to increase its profit […]
Conveyancing Association members figure heavily at British Chambers of Commerce National Awards
Three members of the Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, have figured heavily at the British Chambers of Commerce National Awards 2016. The Awards ceremony took place on the 24th November at the Brewery in London and they highlighted and rewarded businesses from across the UK, who went through a […]
CLC Business Plan for 2017 and Annual Regulatory Return Analysis published
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the specialist property law regulator, has today published two documents that will underpin its work in 2017 and beyond: the Annual Regulatory Return (ARR) Analysis 2016 and its business plan for 2017. The analysis of the Annual Regulatory Return (ARR) looks at a great deal of information provided by […]
Society of Licensed Conveyancers chooses Stewart Title as preferred supplier of title indemnity solutions
Stewart Title Ltd. is pleased to announce that the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has selected Stewart Title as their preferred supplier of Title Indemnity products.
BSA Housing report offers solution to supply shortage
The BSA launched a progressive housing report on 17th November, entitled ‘Laying the foundations for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)’.
Donn & Co expand their service offering with Redbrick Solutions
Donn & Co are are a well-established, dynamic firm of Licensed Conveyancers based in Shropshire. They were founded in 1999 and have been using Redbrick Practice Management in their conveyancing department for four years. Donn & Co offer clients from all over the UK a personal, reliable and expert service, specialising in conveyancing matters. With the […]
eConveyancing starts to take shape
Adam Bullion, the General Manager of Marketing & Product at InfoTrack, shares his thoughts on how conveyancing has been impacted by technology and how their electronic tool – eCOS – could streamline the process. Why is changing technology important? It has become clear that advances in technology, such as the advent of the internet and […]
Property industry achieve highly in coveted awards
Property teams and service providers recognised within the recent LawNet and Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards
Landmark Information Group receives triple honours at the 2017 MFG Awards
Landmark Information Group was the proud winner of two awards in addition to a highly commended accolade at the industry-recognised 2017 Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards, which took place in London this week. Landmark received a Highly Commended for the ‘Innovation – Non Lenders’ category for its RiskView Residential all-in-one conveyancing report. The judges were impressed […]
Lawyer Checker – Winners of Best Anti-Fraud Award 2017
Last night saw a gathering of winners and highly commended businesses at the 16th annual Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards.
Solicitor who falsified QC’s opinion and bank statements struck off
A solicitor who took hundreds of thousands of pounds of clients’ money has been struck off.
Property intelligence specialists SearchFlow to offer award winning Lawyer Checker search products
From today, conveyancers can easily add an Account & Entity Screen search to their order with SearchFlow, adding to the leading search provider’s portfolio offering and their commitment to deliver highly focused, in-depth property intelligence, quickly and efficiently to the conveyancing industry. SearchFlow has over 25 years’ experience in the search industry, carrying out more […]
New challenges to face industry “veteran” in his 50th year
Industry renowned Peter Sowerby discusses his fundraising efforts and how he’s raising awareness for Prostate Cancer
