“Tony blair’s choice in music is outstanding”
“I’m singing it now, things can only get better. Only get better.” Yup, I’ve been listening to D:Ream’s “Things can only get better” on repeat for DAYS now. One of the few benefits of working from home is being able to... Read More →
If you jab us do we not bleed
Last week, Gavin Williamson’s suggestion to scrap GCSEs took me back to school years studying Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” I’m sure just the title brings back memories of Shylock’s plaintive speech about the injustices suffered by his race. Having... Read More →
Speeding up the home buying and selling process
Managing Director, Peter Ambrose and the former executive director of Douglas and Gordon, and founder of Viewber, Ed Mead discuss a few ideas for how to speed things up with the home buying and selling process. Watch the video now:... Read More →
Solving conveyancing delays is a ‘bigly’ problem
If we’ve learned anything from the US elections it’s that doing paperwork in advance doesn’t guarantee a speedy outcome. Sitting around waiting for results and being powerless to speed things up, had a Conveyancing 2020 feel about it. Whether it’s... Read More →
How can you help speed up your home move?
The number of sales being agreed right now is at record levels on Rightmove, which means it’s likely you’ll find it taking a bit longer from having your offer accepted to picking up the keys for your home. To try... 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 →
SDLT holiday announcement
Well – what can we say but “THANK YOU” Rishi – turning up all unexpected like Father Christmas and spreading joy from the former blue walls of Sedgefield down to the sunny uplands of Surrey. The SDLT tax holiday until... 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 →