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Climate change makes environmental searches more important than ever
As the UK grapples with hotter weather than ever before this summer, the climate crisis has been brought in to sharp focus. In July we saw the mercury rise to levels never seen before in the UK, with many experts suggesting we could be even deeper in to the climate emergency than previously predicted.
Title Research’s blog discusses outsourcing in estate administration
As a result of the various complications that can arise during estate administration, legal professionals often outsource specialist assistance to resolve complex tasks during the process. Not only does this free up valuable time, but it can also help speed up the estate administration timeline and mitigate the risk of future disputes.
Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s property transactions data for June 2022
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, says: “Transactions are naturally down from the incredible heights we saw in 2021, and we have seen a month on month decline with volumes tracking below pre pandemic figures.
The UK locations putting the most pressure on conveyancers
New research has revealed that in the first six months since the return of Stamp Duty to pre-pandemic rates, the property markets in Norwich, Nottingham and Lincoln were the busiest in the UK for sales, putting continued pressure on conveyancers in these locations.
Osprey Approach launches Autumn webinar series
Legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of a four-part webinar series designed to help SME law firms identify and implement good business habits to achieve their long-term goals.
Supply and demand imbalance supports continued price growth despite intensifying cost of living pressures
“The latest ONS data demonstrates that, despite cost of living pressures acting as a brake on price growth, house prices remain extremely high by historic standards.
VirtualSignature announces integration to deliver seamless advanced eSignature capability for P4W users
In an eagerly awaited announcement, VirtualSignature today confirmed the availability of the integration of its SmartSign application with the P4W Practice Management System.
Catastrophic injury and rehabilitation specialists promoted to lead Hudgell Solicitors dedicated serious injury team
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted two experienced solicitors with track records of providing ‘exceptional legal support’ to people who suffer catastrophic injures to the roles of Joint Managers of Serious Injury.
OneSearch & Armalytix partner to offer Source of Funds technology for clients
OneSearch, the largest local search data company in the UK, has today announced its partnership with Armalytix, the open banking platform which streamlines the collection of data for the professional and financial service industries.
Mortgage delays and the rush to remortgage increase calls
With almost two fifths of UK home buyers losing out on property due to mortgage delays and a country-wide remortgage rush putting even greater pressures on conveyancers, brokers and lenders – the industry needs to be ready for a deluge of calls from concerned customers chasing progress.
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AI and law firm risk – the view of professional indemnity insurers
In considering law firm applications for cover, many insurers will expect to see evidence of how firms are adapting to AI and preparing for the future.
Automation in personal injury claims: The evolving legal risks
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector.
A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
