NEWSbeat
CONVEYANCING
Conveyancing Association is launched
As lenders continue reducing the number of conveyancing firms on their
panels without consultation, a new trade association warns that this move poses the greatest single threat to the future of the conveyancing industry in the UK. The Conveyancing Association (CA) brings together leading conveyancing companies to shape the debate on major issues in the industry. Edward Goldsmith, Chairman says, “Restricted lender panels are a huge threat, putting all conveyancing businesses at risk. We want to facilitate conversations with lenders and third parties on behalf of reputable firms that put conveyancing at the heart of their business.” Edward also noted possible
implications of the Legal Services Act (LSA) for the industry as a central reason for establishing the new Association, “In 2011, the LSA will change the rules enabling additional businesses to enter into the market, affecting firms of all
SOFTWARE Online marketing saves time
Some agents still regularly spend hours uploading and maintaining property
details to the portals, but Kent- based Property Manager Ltd has just released the latest Version 5 of its property management software package which enables users to customise and upload the full range of marketing materials for each property, from brochures and floor plans to virtual tours and EPCs, to all the leading portals. Property Manager’s Richard
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Jackson said, “The addition of an online marketing capability saves hours and makes life a lot easier for agents.” This is the latest update for
the system, first launched in 2003 – a process driven as always by customer need. “We never lose sight of the fact that the real experts are our users, and unlike some other major providers we work in close partnership with them, using their feedback to continually develop and refine the product.” Property Manager is now
available for both outright purchase and monthly rental.
sizes in different ways. The possible creation of Multi Disciplinary Practices and the flooding of new entrants into the marketplace could significantly change the future conveyancing landscape. I urge industry to take a proactive and collective response by becoming members of the CA at an early stage.”
With so many challenges facing the industry, The Conveyancing Association will provide conveyancers with a voice to ensure they remain at the centre of the home buying process, whilst giving the consumer an improved experience when they buy or sell a property. The Conveyancing Association is the only trade body that specifically represents the interests of UK conveyancing firms. 14 of the largest conveyancing
operations are already on board and are represented in industry focused groups. Membership is varied, with international, national, regional and local firms spread across every region in the UK, including Optima Legal, My Home Move, Goldsmith Williams, Shoosmiths and Eversheds LLP.
MEDIA Savills go for Euro TV
CNBC, the leading pan-EMEA business and financial news channel, and Savills have entered into an exclusive agreement to promote luxury properties for sale from around the world.
CNBC will produce and
create profiles on behalf of Savills of their top properties, highlighted in 60 second commercial vignettes that will air on CNBC in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during prime programming from 18 October. Savills will create a new
website,
www.savills.tv to host all the video and provide more details for prospective buyers. In the first agreement of its
type, CNBC will benefit financially from the number of referrals generated and a share of the sale of each featured property. Precise terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Both parties make good partners as CNBC’s audience consists of senior high net worth individuals, who are difficult to target and ideal
AUCTIONS Auction House in Manchester
Auction House held its first auction in Manchester on 21 October, at the Mercure
Manchester Norton Grange Hotel. The latest company to join Auction House is Ryder & Dutton covering Greater Manchester, North Derbyshire and West Yorkshire. The company is a long- established firm of chartered surveyors, with 13 estate agent branches and a full range of other professional departments. Ryder & Dutton Director, Geoff Maybank, said, “This is an exciting new development for us and it
brings a new service to our clients. Since taking on the Auction House licence we have been overwhelmed by the level of interest in auctions. It means that new and existing clients who want to sell by a specific date are actively looking at auction as an option. Now we offer that service in-house, it’s a great way to finalise a sale.” Roger Lake, Auction House Founding Director, said, “Manchester is a key city for us and we’re delighted to have such a strong presence there in Ryder & Dutton. They have a proven track record in the region, and we know they will provide a sterling service.”
prospective customers for Savills. Paul Maraviglia, Vice President of Sales, EMEA for CNBC said, “This partnership is unique and enables Savills to reach our affluent and difficult to reach audience of CEOs and senior business leaders. This is the first time that the channel has entered into a partnership of this type, we look forward to developing this concept and working with the Savills team.” Charles Weston Baker, Head
of Savills International Residential said, “CNBC provides us with an ideal platform to promote our high- end properties from around the world. We pride ourselves in having one of the broadest ranges of prime properties and investment opportunities across the globe for which CNBC is the perfect audience.” Across the EMEA region, the channel reaches 130 million homes, is watched in banks and in leading hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In the UK, CNBC is available on Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk and Freesat.
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