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Kerfuffle Podcast Extract 26/4/21
Conveyancers getting another bashing when Estate Agents can do so much more to help the situation.

PSD Customer Support
Apr 26, 20211 min read


Consumer sound bites (that speak volumes)
These are all real excerpts taken from our Trustpilpot reviews and provide us with the affirmation that we are on the right track.

Mike Stainsby
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Upfront data, don't just take our word for it, what 'Bold Legal Group' have to say on the subject.
Upfront data, don't just take our word for it, what 'Bold Legal Group' have to say on the subject.

Rob Hailstone
Apr 20, 20215 min read


'22 weeks to complete....it's ridiculous'
In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview on 'You & Yours' Beth Rudolf, Director of Delivery at the Conveyancing Association, agrees that current...

Mike Stainsby
Apr 9, 20211 min read


It's a balancing act for all of us
Traditional Estate Agents are seriously questioning the need for their swanky high street offices and the inevitable overheads. Home movers

Mike Stainsby
Apr 7, 20213 min read


Reasons why homebuyers should insist on having a Terrafirma Ground Report
Reasons why homebuyers should insist on having a Terrafirma Ground Report

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Mar 29, 20211 min read


The pitfalls of living with historic mining risk
In 2012, eight homes in the town had to be evacuated due to a mine entry collapse on Howbank Road. Homeowners spent over 5 weeks in...

Tim Longden - Terrafirma Account Manager
Mar 12, 20214 min read


Hackney Council Cyber Attack Update
Hackney Council have stated that they are not going to be able to provide a personal search service for the foreseeable future given that...

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 22, 20212 min read


This can help get your purchase over the line in time
Time is running out for many property transactions in light of the SDLT Relief deadline fast approaching.

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 17, 20211 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

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 10, 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

Mike Stainsby
Feb 2, 20212 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 ....

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 2, 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 30, 20213 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 29, 20212 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

Mike Stainsby
Jan 21, 20213 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 ...

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Jan 20, 20214 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 19, 20212 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
Jan 7, 20211 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...

Mike Stainsby
Dec 9, 20201 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

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 21, 20203 min read
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