The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was released at the end of July. There are some notable changes of emphasis on flood risk assessment and air quality, in respect of climate change resilience and Read More
An overview of the activity that’s taking place within the residential property market. Keeping track of what’s happening with housing is important for conveyancers to build knowledge and plan developments within your practice. If you have conducted research or would like us to report on particular figures, please email press@todaysconveyancer.co.uk.
My Home Move, the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, has won the ‘Best Training Firm of the Year’ and ‘Most Innovative Use of Technology Firm of the Year’ awards at this year’Read More
CA issues response to HCLG Select Committee Leasehold Reform Inquiry
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (11th September 2018) issued its response to the Housing, Communities & Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee’s Leasehold Reform Inquiry. The HCLG Read More
Solicitors Own Software (SOS) clients can now access award-winning technology services provider, InfoTrack via their case management system, as the two platforms are connected in a seamless two-way integration, key to optimising conveyancing workflows. Integration Read More
Keeping up with all the technological changes, or attempts at change, in our industry can seem like a full-time job. The number of ‘PropTech’ companies looking at the home-buying process appears to be rising exponentially Read More
The long awaited and in part controversial Draft SRA Accounts Rules will not come into force before Autumn 2018 – but are you and your firm ready? June 2017 saw the publication of the Rules, however, prior to Read More
When you get to my time of life, it is not unusual to be asked as to how conveyancing has changed since I started in practice. And yes, there have been changes – some not for Read More
Conveyancing Association shortlisted for second annual ESTAS Conveyancing Awards
The ESTAS Group – which highlights the best firms for customer service involved in the home-moving process – has today (5th September 2018) revealed its shortlist for the 2nd annual Conveyancer Awards, which is supported by the Conveyancing Read More
The ESTAS Conveyancing Awards has officially announced the yearly shortlist for the upcoming 2nd annual Awards on 19th October. This prestigious black tie event, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, London, will be Read More
Decision First automates Santander’s redemption service to provide real-time response to law firms Lender Exchange operator, Decision First, has launched its new redemption service for Santander, marking a radical improvement in the process of Read More
Property experts discuss Government Stamp duty relief proposals
The issue of stamp duty relief is high on the Government’s agenda with a lot of speculation as to how best to improve the flow of housemovers. Lord Best, a member of the All Read More
The Conveyancing Association welcomes significant capital injection for industry regulator
The voice of the UK Conveyancer believes the funding boost for National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) will mean better compliance with CPR – and improved consumer experience. The Conveyancing Association are encouraged to hear Read More
Following a review by Government ministers, rumours are rife as to whether the Help to Buy Scheme is to be scrapped. Speculation has grown on whether or not it will be axed as recent research Read More
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London has announced a new housing partnership to bring 5,000 new houses to the district of London. This follows more money given to the city of London to build more affordable housing. Read More
Liverpool housing market sees 124% growth in five years, as annual value of sales grows to £996m in 2017 House prices have increased by over £20,000 (16%) since 2012, with the average house price reaching £148,031 Market activity has also soared Read More
LFS and headline sponsor Groundsure are proud to announce that over 400 tickets have been sold for the LFS Conveyancing Conference and Awards. Do you have your tickets to the must-have event of the conveyancing calendar? Read More
Approved CLC price and service transparency reforms proposal to empower
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has had its reform proposal approved by the Legal Services Board (LSB) Similarly, to the reforms made by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA), the CLC aimed to empower consumers Read More
Clewer v Scammell [2018] UKFTT 209 (PC) A recent case before the First Tier Tribunal, Land Registration Division serves to remind conveyancers of the application of the principles relating to adverse possession in a classic conveyancing context. Read More
The lower half of top 100 conveyancing firms, known as ‘challenger firms’, have seen the biggest increase in transactions rather than the larger established firm brands during the second quarter of 2018, according to Search Acumen report. Read More
The Law Commission states electronic signature as valid as handwritten
According to a consultation paper from the Law Commission of England and Wales, electronic signing of legal documents should be considered just as legally binding as a handwritten one – without the need to change the Read More
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