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Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Computers For Home Schooling
The fundraiser, set up on gofundme, was organised by Stephen Brown (Founding member and Volunteer at Agents Together) who set the challenge
Mike Stainsby
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Why are you waiting for your Searches?
Conveyancers work in a highly regulated environment and are duty bound to follow strict protocols before spending client monies. They may
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 2, 20213 min read
The SDLT ‘Cliff Edge’ is just one of thousands, isn’t it?
Every time a property transaction is agreed, both sides have expectations of timescale. These expectations could be based around any ....
Mike Stainsby
Jan 30, 20213 min read
Waiting for normality to return?
In my view the UK property market has been quite fortunate to be able to not just remain active but thrive during all three COVID...
Mike Stainsby
Jan 29, 20212 min read
How to win instructions and make more money - Calling all Estate Agents.
The current conveyancing process in the UK is generally accepted as ‘not fit for purpose’ with ongoing fall-through rates in excess of...
Mike Stainsby
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Why we do, what we do.
The current process of moving home in the UK is generally accepted as 'not fit for purpose' it is time consuming, stressful and costly with
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Is the property industry at a crossroads?
From a supplier’s perspective, we saw the industry turn on itself. Rather than seeing stakeholders pulling together, the market became ...
Mike Stainsby
Jan 19, 20212 min read
We're going to need more airbags!
I bought a Volvo just about a year ago and aesthetically quite liked the orange seatbelts with their inscription ‘Since 1959’ engraved...
Mike Stainsby
Jan 7, 20211 min read
Sorting out the wheat from the chaff.
EVERYONE was a cash buyer when I was an Estate Agent (as soon as they sold their own property first!) The age old problem of trying to...
Mike Stainsby
Dec 9, 20201 min read
How are you coping in the SDLT property boom?
Credible evidence from a number of recent surveys states that between 15 & 40% of all UK property transactions fall through. Property...
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 21, 20203 min read
Is a collaborative conveyancing solution the answer?
Searches that are bound by the Search Code, protecting the seller, buyer and lender, are property and not client specific. As such, it doesn
Nigel Lewis
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Is the housing market walking into stamp duty deadline disaster?
Property search firm claims too many agents and home movers don't realise the urgency of the situation despite the cut-off date being...
Nigel Lewis
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Estate agents offered first ever free property hazards searches
PropertySearchesDirect says its initiative will ease the often difficult relationship between estate agent and conveyancer.
Dr Tim Farewell -Terrafirma, Science and Communications Director
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Coronation Street Sinkhole
Sinkholes! Like a perfect movie villain, sinkholes conjure up the ideal mixture of mystery, wonder and terror.
Mike Stainsby
Aug 23, 20202 min read
Delivering Searches Directly To Buyers
Property Searches Direct deliver Searches to conveyancers and now crucially, to property buyers direct.
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