30. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
When it comes to understanding and measuring risk, I’ve always said that technology beats humans every day of the week. Machines don’t suffer from a bad night’s sleep, being lectured by a client for being too slow or face the... Read More →
Why conveyancing SHOULD be a box ticking exercise
When it comes to insults, there’s one uttered by solicitors of a certain vintage, desperately dog-paddling to stay afloat in choppy conveyancing waters, when frustrated by other lawyers; “They just a bunch of box-tickers”. They will then sit in smug... Read More →
Why do lawyers ALWAYS exchange on a Friday?
A recent post on social media really got us in the Disney mood. But, surprisingly, it wasn’t Elsa’s bleating in Frozen that was brought to mind by someone whinging about conveyancers. Instead, the writer was complaining about “lawyers only exchanging... Read More →
29. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
I’ve never made any secret of my opinion that the core problem in conveyancing is a lack of usable data to help lawyers make better decisions. When combined with a completely manual process of dealing with risk, this results in... Read More →
28. Confessions of a cyber conveyancer
Anyone reading this will agree that 2023 hasn’t been exactly what you’d call vintage for property lawyers. The hangover of recent years combined with a correction in the property market has resulted in understandable negativity, which we know from history... Read More →
“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 →