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Search Acumen comments on HMRC’s Monthly Property Transactions for September
The latest UK monthly property transactions data shows that the provisional seasonally adjusted estimate of UK residential transactions in September 2021 is 160,950, 68.4% higher than September 2020 and 67.5% higher than August 2021.
OneSearch expand offering with CLS property insight indemnity integration
OneSearch, the largest local search data company in the UK, today announce their latest portal integration with CLS Property Insight (CLS PI), offering best in class legal indemnity insurance for both residential and commercial property transactions.
House prices rise as demand affirms the sellers-market
UK average house prices increased by 10.6% over the year to August 2021, up from 8.5% in July. The average UK house price was £264,000 in August 2021, which is £25,000 higher than this time last year.
Lawyers paid up to £250 an hour for virtual appointments via app
Lawyers can now earn £250 an hour without leaving home by carrying out remote video consultations with clients. This is being offered by the “Lawyer 365” app to qualified lawyers who want to work “flexibly”. Lawyers are told they can work from home or their usual workplace.
Moneypenny launches research into legal marketing trends
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has launched a research project to uncover the trends within legal inbound marketing over the last 12 months.
Women leaving more but planning less when it comes to inheritance
More than half of the 53% of women who intend on leaving an inheritance have no financial planning in place to ensure the process is carried out effectively and in line with their wishes – this is compared to 41% of men.
September 2021 data breach roundup
In September, some of the most notable data breaches included a data breach involving the details of Afghan interpreters, an unsecured database containing customer records related to wearable technology and fitness services and a cyber-attack against a section of the France-Visas website.
Lee Bolton Monier Williams LLP (LBMW) appoints legal tech specialist Access Legal
One of London’s oldest law firms is enjoying greater accessibility to data and applications after fully migrating to the cloud, supported by Oosha. The integrated cloud IT services provider, which is now part of law technology specialist Access Legal, was appointed by Westminster-based Lee Bolton Monier Williams LLP (LBMW) to help modernise its legacy IT system.
tmgroup welcomes new Sales and Marketing Director
tmgroup have welcomed Matt Joy into his new role as Sales and Marketing Director at tmgroup. Previously Sales and Marketing Director at Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) – part of tmgroup since 2018 – Matt brings a wealth of industry experience to the role and will play a key part in enhancing the tmgroup and CDS services in unison in the months ahead.
New look and new features enhance Terrafirma reports – now LIVE
Ground risk specialists Terrafirma has announced further improvements to their leading CON29M and Ground Report to aid conveyancers as part of their Autumn updates, live from Monday 18 October.
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
