Do (law firms) pay too much for their card payments?
Shieldpay already offers card payment options for firms who use their Third-Party Managed Account (TPMA) services, but as part of their growing Global Partnership with VISA, Shieldpay wants to make […]
Conveyancing firm that guarantees quick exchanges or money back ‘beating its own targets’ (PIE)
A conveyancing firm that guarantees exchange within an agreed period of time or it will charge nothing says that it is beating its own expectations.
Complaints about online agents “grown dramatically” says watchdog (EAT)
The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a lengthy guidance note warning for online estate agents after complaints about them have “grown dramatically”.
Local authority warns that six-week shutdown will affect all searches (PIE)
A local authority has warned that it will not be providing any local searches for over six weeks this summer.
Clients drift to online services – but still crave personal touch (LSG)
Online legal services continue to be increasingly popular with consumers – but not at the expense of face-to-face contact, according to the latest tracker survey.
Boris Johnson’s stamp duty chatter could paralyse market – fear (EAT)
Their are concerns that speculation about a radical stamp duty reduction to be introduced by Boris Johnson’s government could effectively paralyse the market.
19% Of Home Moves Scuppered By Avoidable Delays (TC)
Almost a fifth (19%) of home moves in the past two years were disrupted by severe moving delays, affecting more than 115,000 transactions.
One in three legal consumers using online services (LF)
A third of consumers are now accessing legal services online while telephone-based services are declining, new research has found.
Fraudsters Increasingly Using Email To Target Law Firms And Their Clients (TC)
In recent weeks, the legal sector has been reminded of the persistent threats bombarding law firms and their clients confidently using legal services.
How do we get Britain building?
New Build property transactions can be significantly helped along by homebuilders choosing their developer’s recommended conveyancer.
‘Significant’ rise in money laundering reports (LSG)
The SRA has seen a 43% rise in reports of possible money laundering. In the first nine months of 2018 it received 218 money laundering reports, compared with 152 in […]
GP Forced To Share Home With Previous Owner’s Ex-Wife Following Property Fraud (TC)
A GP has been forced to share 50% of his home with the wife of the previous owner after the property was sold without her consent.