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  • 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.

    Monday, 18 October 2021
  • Property industry losing talented women due to the menopause

    Panic attacks, tinnitus, mood swings, brain fog, and extreme pain are just some of the many symptoms that can make it near-impossible for women to continue working when the menopause strikes. For many, this costs them their confidence and careers and for some women despair associated with Menopause can lead to suicide.  For businesses, the Menopause can lead to the premature loss of experienced team members; often at the height of their careers.

    Tuesday, 12 October 2021
  • tmgroup achieve company first with Top Employer accreditation

    tmgroup are delighted to announce that they have been accredited as a UK Top Employer for 2021 with a ‘1 star’ rating. This puts them in very good company with larger and more established businesses audited by Top Employer – including KP Snacks, Capco, AWE and Kaplan – who have also gone above and beyond to create a positive business culture, as Jonathan Austin, Founder and CEO of Best Companies, comments:

    Friday, 1 October 2021
  • Did the Northern property market really need the Stamp Duty holiday?

    As the Stamp Duty holiday comes to a close, Claire Elliott, Client Relationship Manager at tmgroup, asks “Did the Northern property market REALLY need the Stamp Duty holiday, or did it make a bigger difference in the South?”.

    Wednesday, 22 September 2021
  • Are we just paying lip service to positive change in the property industry?

    The impact of covid-19 has been felt across the world, but the full extent to which this has actually moved the dial on bringing much-needed change to the property transaction has yet to be seen.

    Thursday, 16 September 2021
  • 7 Quick wins for improving wellbeing in your firm

    Did you know? Poor wellbeing reaches far beyond an individual’s mental health. Where employees are struggling, businesses can also see an impact on everything from employee engagement and staff retention, through to absence levels and time to hire.  Here, Caroline Brown, Human Resources Business Partner at tmgroup, shares some of the quick wins and initiatives that can help to change wellbeing for the better and put people at the forefront of your business culture, many of which tmgroup have already introduced themselves.

    Monday, 26 July 2021
  • 3 things you probably didn’t already know about ESG

    Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is complex – with nuances, reliance on multiple data sources, and more! Yet it’s something law firms need to develop a greater understanding of, as investors are increasingly looking to improve sustainability measures across their property portfolios.

    Wednesday, 14 July 2021
  • tmgroup welcomes Dye & Durham acquisition

    tmgroup are pleased to announce that they have today been wholly acquired – for £91.5M – by Dye & Durham, a leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions designed to improve efficiency and increase productivity for legal and business professionals.

    Thursday, 8 July 2021
  • Last chance to try new ‘Safe Harbour’ ID Check for free

    There are just days left for property professionals to claim their free Thirdfort Standard ID (Safe Harbour) Check from tmgroup, the leading provider of property searches and data. This offer is available Friday 4th June to Friday 18th June 2021 inclusive, and also extends to orders placed for the Thirdfort Original ID Check and the recently enhanced Source of Funds Check, too.

    Tuesday, 15 June 2021
  • Property professionals invited to try new ‘Safe Harbour’ ID check for free

    tmgroup, the leading provider of property searches and data, can now support their clients in meeting HM Land Registry’s Digital ID Standard (Safe Harbour) – thanks to their partnership with Thirdfort and the launch of a new ID check, which incorporates Government-grade security.

    Monday, 7 June 2021

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