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Data could be silver bullet for UK’s housing crisis – Search Acumen comments on ONS House Price Index
While house price growth has cooled considerably, in real terms we are still experiencing quarter on quarter and indeed annual growth. For those struggling to make it onto the housing ladder, UK house price growth means the goal posts are moving considerably from month to month.
Transforming legal sector challenges into opportunities for growth
A recent article from Legal Futures highlights how small and mid-sized law firms are experiencing falling income and lower levels of profitability. The article in question links the drops in income and profitability to changes in the personal injury and conveyancing sectors.
Catteralls invest in the future with Liberate from Linetime
Catteralls has been providing legal services to individuals and the business community for over 100 years. Based in Wakefield the firm acts for clients throughout the North of England.
JLT Specialty strengthens M&A Insurance practice
JLT Specialty (JLT), the specialist insurance broker and risk consultant, has appointed Hayley Tennant as Partner within the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Insurance practice.
Fostering growth and innovation: Moneypenny opens unique ‘tech garden’ to showcase its services
Moneypenny, the legal sector’s leading outsourced communications provider, has opened a unique ‘Tech Garden’ to showcase its innovative and cutting-edge technologically-led services.
Tikit announces new integration of The Link App with P4W Case Manager
Tikit, part of the BT Group and leading provider of technology solutions for law and professional services firms, today announced that a new integration between The Link App and P4W, Tikit’s leading practice and case management application, will be launched in September.
David Byrne appointed as CFO for Converge TS
Converge Technology Specialists (Converge TS) has today announced David Byrne as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Previously a Director at ‘Big 4’ firm PwC, David has over 20 years’ experience working with fast growing private companies in advisory and industry roles.
School and University fees: planning ahead
For parents, grandparents and other family members alike, providing younger generations with a private education and a university degree is a common objective.
Introducing FamilyChecker™: Title Research’s new family tree verification service
Title Research is delighted to launch its new FamilyChecker™ service, in partnership with Zurich Insurance. For a single fixed fee we will fully verify the family tree you provide us, and obtain any missing documentation needed to confirm that it is correct.
Bucking the trend of overselling with basket optimisation
In recent years, we’ve seen an abundance of property reports enter the market. The proliferation of choice has taken hold of the conveyancing industry, and lawyers are increasingly at risk of being overwhelmed by the multitude of data on offer.
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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.
