This year’s IPSA – Association of Independent Personal Search Agents conference was truly inspiring. With fresh faces and top-notch speakers, the event was filled with enthusiasm and a strong determination to highlight the crucial role of independent search agents in the conveyancing process. IPSA is dedicated to educating and supporting our members and helping them expand their […]
After 7 years serving on our Executive Board, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Ann Poole-Gleed as our new Chief Executive. Heather is looking forward to working alongside our new Chairman, Hamish McLay, and the rest of the Executive Team here at IPSA.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chairman – Hamish McLay. Hamish is a familiar face to members old and new and has been a huge supporter of IPSA for many years. We are sure he will bring his own brand of passion and energy to the role.
Time to move on. The time has come for me to step down as Chairman of IPSA – Association of Independent Personal Search Agents has been a privilege to lead this army of independent, enthusiastic and determined smaller search firms as we continue to have a presence in a search market dominated by high tech, […]
While it’s true that some house sales can take an exorbitant eight months to finalise, this delay, often attributed to the search process, can be significantly reduced. Zoopla’s research indicates that completing a house sale in the UK can take anywhere from 17 to 34 weeks. Standard practice among conveyancing lawyers is to allocate two […]
Exploring the Advantages of Choosing Local Independent Agents for Property Search Reports In the bustling world of conveyancing, when speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness are paramount for property search reports, the decision to opt for a local independent agent over a large national company can be significantly advantageous. Here’s why choosing a local agent is often […]
A ‘postcode lottery’ is affecting home buyers across the UK with some prospective purchasers waiting up to three months for vital property searches. Property search experts IPSA say the delays stifling some parts of the housing market are sometimes unavoidable – but there are ways of speeding up transactions for the benefit of buyers. Andrew […]
Conveyancers facing lengthy delays for property searches can choose a better route, according to the association which represents independent search experts. IPSA, the Association of Independent Personal Search Agents, launched its #MakeTheSwitch campaign at LegalEx last month, the UK’s largest conference and exhibition for lawyers and law firms. The aim is that conveyancing lawyers will […]
Delays are frustrating, in every aspect of life. But when it comes to buying a house, backlogs can be infuriating. Sometimes it can feel as if there is nothing anybody in the conveyancing business can do about it. But that is not the case. IPSA chairman Andrew Prismall talks to INSIDE CONVEYANCING about how switching […]
One week until Legalex We’re thrilled that HM Land Registry will be there alongside us and can’t wait to meet everyone there to chat about how easy it is to #MaketheSwitch with your property searches. Read more here: https://zcu.io/8Paa