The world of conveyancing has changed dramatically in the last 12 months. The March 2020 lockdown created pent-up demand which was then amplified by the SDLT holiday, combine that demand with new ways of working and the result is the most challenging period most in the conveyancing profession can remember. It is more important than […]
Cornwall is known as the tin coast for good reason, reaching its mining peak in the 19th century, when there were around 2,000 active mines. Of course, Cornwall is not the only county to be affected by mining, in fact there are over 130,000 properties in the UK located within just 20 metres of a […]
The St. Austell area in Cornwall is famous for its association with china clay where rich deposits of Kaolin have been mined over the centuries. The mines have been so ingrained into the Cornish economy that pretty much everybody in the local area either worked for companies involved in the china clay industry or had […]
December always brings with it a chance to reflect on the year that has passed and what is to come in 2021. What we do know is that the first quarter of 2021 is likely to be incredibly busy for the conveyancing profession as they seek to ensure property transactions complete before the end of […]
Don’t miss your chance to enter the new year with a secure, efficient approach to risk management. Firms who sign up to use Thirdfort’s automated ID and AML checks before 31st December will get their first 25 checks completely free, and pay no set-up fees. That’s a saving of £500. And that’s not the only […]
CA Affiliate member, Redbrick Solutions and CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) are joining forces to deliver an integrated service providing legal indemnity insurance products to the conveyancing market. Redbrick Solutions and CLS PI are committed to making an inspiring and positive impact on the property industry by working proactively to improve the conveyancing process and […]
It’s a crisp Saturday morning, you’re out with a few friends for a round of golf. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? A few hours peace and quiet? What you’ll be cooking for dinner that evening? It probably isn’t “I wonder what this golf course used to be”….. Unless of course you are […]
CA Affiliate member, Redbrick Solutions is offering a complimentary webinar, ‘Why client communication is key to success’, on the 10th December at 11am for more information, best practice advice and tips to succeed. To register, click on the title. Good client communication is key to a law firm’s success. Better communication leads to stronger client […]
Once again, it is the CA’s focus on the ongoing stamp duty holiday which takes up the bulk of our activity this month. Some were expecting an announcement on an extension to be made during the Chancellor’s Spending Review however that wasn’t forthcoming and the anticipation must be that, if any extension is to be […]
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (27th November 2020) launched a revised fifth version of its Cyberfraud and Fraud Protocol which provides conveyancing firms with practical information on how criminals operate and the measures they, and their staff, can take to avoid being victims of fraud and […]