John German Estate Agents has been selling, letting, and valuing homes since the nineteenth century. Still independently owned, it has established itself as one of the most trusted estate agents in the Midlands. To find out more about how Checkboard is helping this venerable institution adapt to the modern property market, we spoke to Operations […]
According to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), solicitors are still “high risk” for money laundering. Despite cases remaining low overall, the SRA identifies lawyers as a weak link in the compliance chain. Criminals target the legal profession for the legitimacy it offers, but they’re being enabled by crooked solicitors. So says […]
Across the conveyancing landscape, automation is unlocking serious growth. From small practices to conveyancing giants, firms are adopting tech solution to onboard clients faster and more efficiently. But what does automation look like in practice, and what are the real benefits to this revolution? Scale efficiently with automation For many firms, growing the business simply […]
For letting agents, tenants, and landlords, renting property is fraught with difficulty. Property owners face legal and financial risks from prospective tenants with no right to rent, while some renters find themselves forking out thousands of pounds to landlords who don’t even have legal rights over their property. To avoid these legal, financial, and reputational […]
Biometric data refers to the biological measurements used to identify a person. This includes fingerprints, facial recognition, and retina scans, but blood type, gait, and even the way you smile can be unique identifiers. You probably encounter some of these identifiers daily simply when you’re unlocking your phone. Face and fingerprint scanning are commonplace across […]
Client qualification is no longer just about affordability. An increasingly risky property market demands a more thorough approach to due diligence. But technology allows firms to turn this onerous regulatory burden into a swift, smart process. How qualification has changed Traditionally, qualifying a client simply meant ensuring they had the ability to repay their fees […]
What is an anti-money laundering check? When someone buys a property, conveyancers are required to conduct an anti-money laundering check. The rules for conducting AML checks and types of companies covered by those requirements are set out in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Among them are conveyancers, law firms, estate agents, and others. But what […]
You may have seen stories emerging over the last few months of AI-generated ID and passport images that are apparently good enough to fool identity verification systems. No longer are fake passports the province of dodgy dealers in back alleys: now, thanks to generative AI, anyone can create an authentic-looking identity document with just a […]
Law firms still using manual or in-person identity verification checks are in danger of falling behind. Manual form filling and data entry is a labour-intensive process, resulting in slow response times, inefficiencies, and delayed transactions, as well as raising the risk of human error. The latter, in particular, can pose security challenges that damage your […]
Compliance isn’t just the responsibility of big firms. With the right partners and the right tools, even the smallest team can meet regulatory demands without sacrificing performance. What do the regulators expect from small firms? Regulators won’t give you a break just because your firm is small. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or running a […]
