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Available to download now, the latest research from tmgroup, mio and Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) – ‘The New Normal’ report – brings together the voices of nearly 800 property professionals; comparing how different professions are faring in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and revealing stark contrasts across the industry – as the report reveals…

A multi-office Conveyancing firm is enjoying greater connections with their clients since fully integrating intelligent client onboarding into its processes.

Lawtech firm Exizent has confirmed the sign-up of two new accountancy clients to its online bereavement administration platform. The news follows the announcement of a new probate authorisation framework for accountants which sees regulation move from the ACCA to CILEx regulation, and could enable eligible accountants to offer a wider range of probate services.

Tower Street Finance has surpassed the target it set at the start of 2021 to raise valuable funds for Cruse Bereavement Care – its official charity partner for the year. The goal was to reach a total of £10,000, and that target was exceeded when the team raised just over £15,000 through a series of fundraising events and waived fees from law firms.

UK average house prices increased by 10.0% over the year to November 2021, up from 9.8% in October 2021. Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, says: “November’s figures point to continued strong demand that is outstripping supply and pushing up prices. This demonstrates the scale of Covid-19’s impact on how and where people want to live.

The National Will Register today unveiled their new online platform for Will registration and Will Search services. Used by the legal profession, will writers, PI insurers, government agencies, charities, and the public, The National Will Register is the UK’s established and trusted provider of Will registration and Certainty Will Searches with over 9.4 million Will records in the system.

Following the COVID-19 health crisis and with it, the transition to hybrid working, the legal sector has been forced to re-evaluate how they conduct business. Law firms and barristers’ chambers alike must adapt to changing client demands, enabled by technology, to ensure longevity and success.

Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has launched a world-first integration with Microsoft Teams to minimise interruptions for time-poor lawyers, improve clients’ call experience and support new hybrid-work behaviours.

The latest blog from Title Research discusses how the Wills Act 1837 has been amended to allow video witnessing and the potential risks to be aware of when Wills are witnessed online. Also, industry professionals share their opinions on virtual witnessing and the extension, with comments from…

With an ever-increasing demand for remote document signing and customer onboarding processes that can speed up completions and reduce the risk of identity fraud, the use of Electronic Signatures has become the norm for many law firms.