The “Be Kind – We Care” initiative promotes kindness and professional behaviour. The inspiration behind this initiative derived in the workplace but applies to every situation in life. It is often easy when we are under pressure or feeling stressed to take frustrations out on others. A kind and friendly manner is usually more effective…
Since its establishment in 2004 Charity fundraising has been at the heart of Convey Quote’s work ethic and culture. This week, after 16 years of fundraising Convey Quote reach a huge fundraising milestone of £800,978.37 and still counting! In 2010 Lloyd established The Conveyancing Foundation to support legal practices with charity fundraising. Companies registered with The Conveyancing Foundation ask their clients if they would like to enter the Free Legal Fee Competition by…
Lloyd Davies MD of Convey Quote was approached by Today’s Conveyancer to provide his expert opinion on how conveyancing transactions can be sped up. Today’s Conveyancer reports:Transactions already underway in the sector may not complete before the deadline due to hold-ups and delays because of unprecedented pressures on the conveyancing industry – But who in the sector…
The Conveyancing industry is currently experiencing exponential growth, with Indeed reporting a 130% growth (over 900 roles), in the conveyancing sector since July. With a reported 21% increase in residential transactions during September compared to August and the continuous rise in demand in the property market in England and Wales, a lack of qualified conveyancers has forced many practices to overstep the maximum level of caseloads being handled by Conveyancers. Since 2014, the Conveyancing Academy has supported the conveyancing industry by developing staff…
Lloyd Davies, Managing Director of Convey Quote sets realistic expectations with Customers in regards to the Stamp Duty Tax Holiday while working with key industry stakeholders to put pressure on the Government to extend the Stamp Duty deadline. Today’s Conveyancer Reports: With less than 20 weeks to go until the end of the Stamp Duty Land…
Lloyd Davies, Managing Director of Convey Quote explains why extending the Stamp Duty Tax Holiday would benefit those working in the property industry and those in the process of buying property. BBC News reports: Solicitors ask local authorities to carry out the searches on issues including planning and traffic. Telor Dyer, a residential conveyancer in Carmarthenshire,…
Today’s Conveyancer approached one of the largest specialist legal conveyancing companies in the UK to ask about their experiences of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday and their view on the approach the government should take. Lloyd Davies, founder and Managing Director of residential conveyancing specialists Convey Quote who believes the current SDLT holiday was…
The Mindstep Foundation is proud to have supported key research which has revealed that the first six weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing. Led by the University of Glasgow, the study, which is published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found young…
Lloyd Davies MD of Convey Quote, The Conveyancing Academy and Director of The Conveyancing Association joined CA Members to discuss approaches to conveyancer training, recruitment, and staff welfare. The Webinar is part of the series of Zoom Meetings created by the Association to provide their Members with the most up to date conveyancing and practice…
Moving house in Wales or England is still allowed under the government guidelines – which state that you can move house if it is necessary and safe for you to do so. Industry guidance on how to move home safely can be found here. Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. Download the Safe Home Moving Guide…