The conveyancing process is NOT broken
“Oh yes it is!” “Oh no it’s not”. While panto season seems a lifetime away, when it comes to the home buying process, the pantomime villains of the peace are definitely the lawyers. However, unlike these annual theatre-based bust-ups, arguments... Read More →
Legaltech … is that really a “thing”
These days, it’s vital to put a label on an activity or solution, as without it, positioning becomes difficult. Whether it’s a solution for monitoring buildings, automating the letting process or streamlining client on-boarding, without the description “PropTech” such solutions... Read More →
How InfoTrack and The Partnership are using DocuSign eSignature to overhaul conveyancing processes
An interview with InfoTrack and The Partnership The disruptions of 2020 are changing how buyers buy, and sellers sell. In July 2020, the HMLR issued guidance allowing for witnessed electronic signatures (WES). This has been an eagerly anticipated reform, especially in... Read More →
The Partnership receives “Highly Rated” at Best EA Supplier Guide
The Partnership has been “Highly Rated” in the Best EA Supplier Guide 2021 compiled by Property Academy & supported by Kerfuffle. The EA Masters Awards ceremony, which was held virtually this year on the 8th of October 2020, invites estate... Read More →
The Partnership and Reapit herald a new dawn of transparency in conveyancing
Reapit’s First Conveyancing Partner London based property lawyers, The Partnership, have announced that they are one of the official launch partners for Reapit’s Foundations. A revolutionary new platform designed to streamline the house buying and selling process. “We’re delighted to... Read More →
COVID and technology
“My CRM was a cardboard box … that was full of files with no paperwork in them” Those were the chilling words uttered by a lawyer I interviewed for a job last week. Every few months, someone writes an article... Read More →
The Partnership submits first electronically signed deed
A few days ago Land Registry approved the use of electronic signatures by home buyers for signing transfer documents. The Partnership, in conjunction with InfoTrack, have successfully achieved the major milestone of what is thought to be the first completely... Read More →
Positive news for home buyers and sellers: House moving allowed under government regulations published today
Covid-19 Moving house has now been permitted under The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. The government today published regulations which state that the restrictions of movement do not apply to those who are looking “to move house where... Read More →
5 Questions clients should be asking lawyers
It is starting to become clearer that the choice of property lawyer has an impact on the success or otherwise of a housing transaction. Unfortunately, it is still very difficult for consumers to gauge the quality of the service that... Read More →
What we don’t do as lawyers
One of the more curious aspects of conveyancing lawyers is the wide range of jobs they are expected to do. A property lawyer usually has to win the work in the first place, do all the administration, work out the... Read More →