Landmark launches webinars series to support lawyers manage risk in property transactions
Landmark Information, the land, property and environmental data specialists, has announced a new series of webinars that are designed to help property solicitors manage risk relating to residential and commercial property transactions. The first webinar in the planned series will take place on Tuesday 6 March at midday and is a one-hour session, which provides […]
Prepare now for changes in data protection that will affect all firms
If you haven’t already started, time is running out to prepare for the biggest change in data protection in a generation with the implementation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
HMLR begin migration to national LLC register
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has announced that a new centralised digital register for Local Land Charges (LLC) will be launched later this year following approval from the Government.
Search Acumen launches Search Basket Optimisation to harness growing property datasets
Search Acumen, the property technology and data provider, has launched Search Basket Optimisation, a new platform addition designed to help legal professionals identify the most efficient combination of property data and reports to complete due diligence on property transactions.
Conveyancing Association announce ongoing support for ESTAS Conveyancing Awards
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has announced its ongoing support for the ESTAS Conveyancing Awards, with entries now open for the 2018 competition.
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Launch of public register considered by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its intention to consult on proposals to boost availability of information on individuals at authorised firms.
Property sector representatives join forces to improve home-buying process
Individuals from a range of organisations across the property sector have joined forces to create the Home Buying and Selling Group.
Referral arrangements and Vendor disclosure discussed at Conveyancing Association Members Meeting
Lord’s Cricket Ground was the latest setting for the Conveyancing Association Members monthly Meeting which took place yesterday (21/02/18). The afternoon was full of interesting talks, networking opportunities and panel discussions, where members debated hot topics within the industry at present.
Law Commission seeks conveyancer’s feedback on commonhold call for evidence
The Law Commission is seeking the views of conveyancers and property professionals to help shape a law which could help people own their flats outright.
Property transfer error results in solicitor being “severely reprimanded”
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have “severely reprimanded” a solicitor after he compounded a mistake involving a property transfer made by his firm over a decade ago.
FCA calls for input on the use of technology to improve regulatory reporting
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it is seeking views on how technology can make it easier for firms to meet their regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of the information they provide.
New consultation launched on housing sector redress
A consultation seeking views on improving redress in the housing sector has been launched by the Government.
SRA hopes to become separate legal entity
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has stated that it should become a separate entity from the Law Society.
Law Society calls for LSB to provide greater clarity on regulator duties
The Law Society has urged the Legal Services Board to provide greater clarity on its Internal Governance Rules (IGR).
My Home Move raises £100,000 for charity, with the help of the industry
My Home Move has surpassed the £100,000 mark for charitable donations, following a record-breaking year of fundraising in 2017. £28,000 was raised last year, through events such as the annual employee trek, a marathon bike ride and the charity auction held with My Home Move’s industry partners at its annual conference.
The evolution of the market and our Technical Protocol
Back in 2013, at the start of the journey as far as the Conveyancing Association (CA) was concerned, we – along with representatives of panel management companies – drafted our very first Technical Protocol.
Cost-effectiveness of lawyers falls for small businesses
New research has revealed a growing level of scepticism among small businesses when it comes to lawyers providing value for money.
LFS Announce new ‘Best Use of Technology’ Award
Law Firm Services have announced that as part of the 2018 LFS Conveyancing Awards, there will be a new award for the ‘Best use of Technology’ in Conveyancing.
Conveyancers experience first annual drop in workload in six years
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – 2017 end-of-year edition Conveyancing volumes shrunk by 12% last year – from 1,077,959 in 2016 to 952,966 in 2017 – the first annual drop in workloads since 2011, reflecting a subdued property market The average firm completed 171 transactions in 2017, down 11% on 2016 and down 1% from […]
