“Conveyancing delays? Just share everything – that’ll sort it”
As we drift towards the property world’s favourite festival, it’s worth reflecting on the changes we’ve seen since last year when buyers were demanding exchange in 3 weeks so they could be “in by Christmas”. After all, who wouldn’t want... Read More →
26. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
Ask anyone with an interest in technology how it’s going to change the lives of conveyancers and they’ll say that integration is the future. ( They might also say AI but that’s a bit tricky so let’s park that thought... Read More →
25. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
Data is the new oil. Upfront information is the silver bullet. Artificial intelligence will make everyone redundant. Spend any time on LinkedIn and having scrolled past the boxes of Roses, spaniels on office chairs and copies of illegible thank you... Read More →
24. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
As it was summer and everyone seemed to be on holiday, I thought I’d contact lots of lawyers and talk about how they manage enquiries. I know this might not spring to mind as the best entertainment that a wet... Read More →
“We’re off to see the wizard. The wonderful wizard of Oz”
When Judy Garland skipped down the Yellow Brick Road to try and find solutions for her and her companions’ problems, I don’t recall fixing the house buying and selling process making the shortlist. Now, I’m not saying a 2023 remake... Read More →
23. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
You’re in the kitchen and a screw drops out of the bottom of a chair and it needs to be put back before it gets lost. Although it’s got a Philips head, you grab a sharp knife from the nearest... Read More →
“Conveyancing is broken. Oh no it isn’t!”
As we’re past midsummer’s day, it’s time to start looking forward to Christmas and the annual pantomime visit. This year in Guildford it’s Cinderella with the usual array of characters; Cinders – the one who does all the work and... Read More →
Collaboration? Send three and fourpence, we’re going for a dance.
Remember last year, if someone on an expert panel didn’t mention “collaboration” at least once, you felt a little shortchanged? The market was booming, buyers were bidding on houses they’d never seen and we were blissfully ignorant of the havoc... Read More →
Harry – where are you? First time buyers need you.
Cast your mind back a few weeks when Michael Gove donned a clown-like spinning tie and announced that he was going to get rid of leasehold. Oh how we all laughed. Well, those of us with the briefest knowledge of... Read More →
21. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a few discussions about the use of technology in conveyancing with some suggesting that it does not make a difference and in their opinion, it’s actually makes things worse. There were some amusing... Read More →