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The SDLT holiday & lockdowns: a perfect storm for technostress
Over the course of 2020, those working in residential conveyancing have had a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions. With the effective closing down of the residential property market in the first lockdown, followed by the unprecedented high levels of demand created by the lifting of restrictions, and indeed by the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday. The deadline for the SDLT holiday is currently set at March 2021. In conveyancing terms, the deadline is now looming!
SearchFlow responds to ONS House Price Index
SearchFlow, the UK’s leading property search provider in residential and commercial markets, today responds to the latest House Price Index from the Office of National Statistics, which shows a rise of 4.7% in the year to September 2020, with average prices now standing at £245,000, a rise of £11,000 since September 2019.
Professional probate applications must now be submitted online
As of 2 November 2020, new rules came into force that mandate the use of MyHMCTS for most Grant of Probate applications. Paper applications will no longer be accepted as of 30 November 2020
How do you get more clients during lockdown?
Gone are the days where prospective clients would search through the Yellow Pages for a solicitor, or seek one out on the local high street. Now, especially with the lockdown, people are more likely to do a Google search on their phone during the ad break of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here
LexisNexis InterAction creates holistic new approach to improve business development
New assessment tools, Strategic Data subscription and real-world business development advice enable law and professional services firms to advance business development maturity
Terrafirma win Innovation Award at Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards
Terrafirma’s assessment of risk from coastal hazards in property transactions has won a prestigious award at the virtual 2021 Mortgage Finance Gazette (MFG) Awards.
iManage Wins “Knowledge Management Platform of the Year” Award from LegalTech Breakthrough
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced iManage Knowledge Unlocked, powered by RAVN was named winner of the “Knowledge Management Platform of the Year” award in the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards conducted by Tech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies for their groundbreaking technologies and products in highly competitive, global technology sectors.
Watkins Solicitors select P4W
Tikit, an Advanced company, today announced that its software, Partner for Windows (P4W), has been selected by Bristol-based law firm, Watkins Solicitors.
Strongly consider a ‘people-first acquisition solution’ if struggling to obtain PII
Law firms struggling to secure a PII policy in the latest renewal round should consider all possible options – including a people-first acquisition solution – to protect employees and provide security for clients, according to fast-growth law firm HH Legal.
Landmark Information confirmed as Alliance member of the SASB
Landmark Information – the leading provider of information to the UK’s property market – has officially announced that it has integrated the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards into its RiskHorizon™ ESG platform and reports.
Blog
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
