Laura Wood, Client Advisor, LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions As a paralegal in a previous professional life, I am well versed in the pained manual processes conveyancing can entail. The inefficiencies, time delays, and friction experienced when onboarding a new client, or…
Managing a large portfolio of properties can be time-consuming, costly, stressful, unruly and at times indifferent to deadlines. Trying to juggle all the return dates and deadlines while solving unexpected issues and managing overheads can drain hours of productive conveyancing…
July began of course with the General Election result and the new Labour Government has not wasted time in terms of prioritising the UK housing market, specifically announcing it plans to build 370,000 new homes per year. Up from its…
Environmental searches are one of the core conveyancing searches for a residential property transaction. The way these searches look at the historical records for a property and its surrounding area, and check for environmental risks, is evolving. Property search specialists,…
First established in 1884, Austin & Carnley Solicitors is one of the oldest law firms in Bedfordshire. Over the years, the firm has grown to incorporate several thriving practice areas, including conveyancing, employment, family, wills and trusts, probate, and dispute resolution. Austin…
The King’s Speech today highlighted several key bills relevant to the housing and mortgage market, with potential implications for conveyancing member firms and us as your trade association. Below is a focused summary of these bills: 1. Affordable Housing and…