Editor, Solicitors Journal

Keep up with market demands

10 Aug 2015Feature

With property sales at the highest level since September 2014, Searches UK offers a number of services to allow solicitors and conveyancers to secure more business

A recent article from Today's Conveyancer stated that the demand for property in May 2015 was at the highest level since September 2014, according to the National Association of Estate Agents. With this in mind, you need to be confident that your conveyancing search provider can deliver efficient, accurate searches to keep up with the demand of sales.

Searches UK is renowned for the prompt turnaround time of its searches, with a dedicated in-house search team working alongside numerous specialist search agents covering the length and breadth of the country. The organisation prides itself on offering speedy returns on all your orders, as well as offering an easy online case management system which lets you track your orders effortlessly for your ease and convenience.

Among the vast amount of added value benefits it offers, Searches UK also offers Quick Quote, a platform designed to help grow conveyancing volumes, improve customer delivery, and save time and money. It enables you to connect with agents, intermediaries, and clients to enhance your customer service and secure more business.

Quick Quote system

Here are some key features of the Quick Quote system:

• Create your own key stages and milestones;

• Online real time system updates and solicitor case notes;

• Instant detailed conveyancing quotes;

• Quote conversion daily function;

• Online case tracking for agents, intermediaries, and clients;

• Client online portal;

• Upload documentation;

• Panel management functionality with a unique traffic light system;

• Customise the software with your own branding;

• Real time management information; and

• Introducers are provided with a free quote and tracking system to help enhance their own business offering.

As supply and demand levels rise, it is key for search providers to raise their game and administer quick, quality searches you can rely on to deliver the highest level of service to your clients.

Andrew Stenning, the managing director of Searches UK, said: 'Previous to starting Searches UK I was a practice manager for a firm of solicitors specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing. This experience has allowed me to mould Searches UK to the requirements of solicitors and conveyancers and understand the key features that they look for in a search provider. As a company we pride ourselves on the communication between the Searches UK staff and our clients being extremely quick and friendly, whilst delivering accurate and efficient search results.'

To find about more about our products and services, visit our website or contact our sales and marketing director Lisa Summerton at lisa@searchesuk.co.uk or 07985 486922 and see how Searches UK can benefit you.

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