OneSearch Direct release groundbreaking two-part search with results from 24 hours
OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, has today launched a product that seeks to catapult the search industry into a new standard of higher efficiency, through the use of big data. OneSearch Duo is a new two-part Regulated Local search, which returns the majority of search results within just 24 […]
Estate agents push for stamp duty reform ahead of next month’s budget
NAEA Propertymark (formerly the National Association of Estate Agents) has put stamp duty reform at the heart of its submission to the Government in advance of next month’s budget. The UK professional body for estate agents wants first-time buyers to be exempt from stamp duty in a bid to encourage more people into home ownership. […]
Commonhold should be common practice
Much has been written about our recently issued response to the DCLG’s consultation on leasehold reform and the fact we are calling for the Government, as our recent press release put it, ‘to review commonhold and its existing usage as a system of freehold tenure for multi-occupancy buildings, with a view to replacing leasehold with […]
The Conveyancing Exchange – supporting property professionals through effective communication
Did you know that conveyancing is the most complained about area of law in England & Wales?
Win an Amazon Echo for completing InfoTrack’s conveyancing survey
InfoTrack are offering the chance to win an Amazon Echo for one lucky participant.
Sneak peek: Expert advice on protecting your firm in 2017
With challenges ranging from cyber attacks and disgruntled customers to keeping up with regulation changes, it is no secret that conveyancing is a risky business. This is why we’ve have teamed up with a whole host of expert speakers for our Risky Business Roadshows this November – to help you better protect, prepare and promote […]
HMLR update aims to speed up removal of Form A restrictions
The electronic Document Registration Service (e-DRS) has recently been updated by HM Land Registry.
HMLR wins award for Raising Fraud Awareness
A Government Counter Fraud award has been won by HM Land Registry.
Decision from Legal Services Board simplifies regulator switch
A rule change proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to enable firms to switch regulators more easily has been approved by the Legal Services Board.
Consumer group says leasehold reform needs to go further
A consumer group for homeowners has taken a strong stance on the Government’s leasehold consultation.
CLC support leasehold reform
Unfair practices in the leasehold market have resulted in significant problems for those affected, with many of the repercussions still being felt.
Land Data agrees extension to NLIS Hub contract
Land Data has confirmed an extension to the NLIS Hub contract has been agreed with the existing provider Decision Insight Information Group (DIIG).
HM Land Registry: digital services are the key to our future
A regular glance at the job adverts on the HM Land Registry website will give you a good idea of our priorities as an organisation.
Regulators off to a good start with price publication proposals
The Legal Services Board (LSB) have described proposals to publish prices as a ‘sufficient starting point’ to improving legal service price transparency.
BREAKING NEWS: Regulator launches consultation on price publication proposals
The Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has launched a consultation on the recent price publication recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
SRA focuses on high standards in shorter Handbook
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is proposing a second phase of changes to its rules for solicitors to make them simpler and more focused on high standards, reducing the length of its Handbook by more than 300 pages.
CLC urges firms to promote the features and quality of their services to consumers
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is urging firms to improve the way they promote the features and quality of their services to help consumers move away from a focus on price alone. This follows recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Law Society settles case over CQS training
The case which saw the Law Society described as having abused its position has recently been settled according to recent reports.
Trade body calls advocates leasehold alternative
A review of property ownership tenures is being called for by the Conveyancing Association (CA).
Information proposals should benefit public and law firms
Better information on price and quality of service will help the public make better legal choices and law firms find new clients, according to proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SRA wants to tackle the problem that it can be hard for people to find useful information on either price or quality of […]
