1st
May
Leeds Building Society Secure Link update
We’re pleased to partner with Leeds Building Society to launch Secure Link® FAQs. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround times, allowing FAQs to be answered almost immediately. Not only does this prevent hold ups in the conveyancing… Read More
11th
April
Bank of Ireland Conveyancing Panel
The LMS portal for applications to join the Bank of Ireland panel is open. Your Panel Link Membership Manager can view the acceptance criteria and apply on behalf of your firm via Conveyancer Zone. The Panel Link service also provides a range of components, such as e-COT, Secure Link and… Read More
19th
February
Newcastle Building Society Launch Secure Link® FAQs
We’re pleased to partner with Newcastle Building Society to launch Secure Link® FAQs. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround times, allowing FAQs to be answered almost immediately. Not only does this prevent hold ups in the conveyancing… Read More
6th
February
LMS Lender Panels Update February 2024
LMS continues to work hard for its lender clients but maintains a focus on making sure all law firm/lender interactions are as easy as possible and preferably via a secure means to further mitigate the risk of email interception, phishing, and criminal deception. LMS are continuing to make significant investment… Read More
2nd
February
Leeds Building Society – Shared Ownership Mortgage Requirements
For and on behalf of Leeds Building Society. It is a standard offer requirement that Leeds Building Society receives a copy of the Housing Association consent to their mortgage BEFORE funds are released. Please ensure that this is submitted before the eCOT is prepared as funds will not be released… Read More
16th
January
Skipton Building Society Notice – Fax Correspondence
For and on behalf of Skipton Building Society. Skipton Building Society are currently experiencing an issue with receipt of some faxes. Please use email for all correspondence until the issue is resolved. If you are waiting for a response from a fax, please contact Skipton directly who can advise on… Read More
15th
December
Ipswich Building Society and Suffolk Building Society Update December 2023
We’re pleased to partner with Ipswich Building Society and Suffolk Building Society to launch Secure Link® FAQs and Redemption Statements. Secure Link is an LMS product that allows for a more streamlined conveyancing process whilst improving case query turnaround times, allowing FAQs to be answered almost immediately. Not only does… Read More
29th
November
Converge Technology Solutions (CTS) – Cyber Incident
It is LMS’s understanding that to this point, no official information has been provided by CTS or its representatives regarding the source or nature of the cyber security incident. No timescales for the restoration of service have yet been provided. In the absence of formal information LMS is unwilling to… Read More
28th
November
Leeds Building Society Survey – Nov 23
We have been made aware of a potential security breach at a third-party IT service provider Converge (also known as CTS). CTS provide cloud and managed IT services primarily for law firms and as a supplier. If you are a member of the Leeds Building Society panel, the questions relating… Read More
24th
October
Skipton Building Society Update October 2023
Skipton have made some changes to their approach regarding the Building Safety Act, which has been updated in part 2 of the UK Finance Handbook. There’s also a section covering this in the Secure Link® FAQ’s. When you log into Conveyancer Zone you can access Secure Link via the panel… Read More