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25 September 2015
Issue: 7669 / Categories: Features , Property
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Stop the clock

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Speed up house-buying with the personal touch, says SearchFlow

Moving house or business premises can be one of the more stressful processes in a person’s lifetime. One of the frustrations many consumers and businesses face when buying a house or commercial property is the length of time it takes to complete. Often, it is the search turnaround times during the conveyancing process that can be a challenge for solicitors and their clients. Not just in terms of the reality of the delay, but also how this can be perceived by customers.

Today, clients expect property transactions to move quickly, but some local authorities can take longer to return searches due to resource issues and a backlog of work. That can create tension for all those involved in the buying and selling of homes and commercial buildings.

Cut turnaround

There is, however, an option that can cut turnaround times while providing the same quality of search for residential and commercial searches. Personal Search Agency (PSA), a subsidiary of SearchFlow, offers an alternative to official searches that puts the entire

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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