Is conveyancing next stop for IFAs?

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There has been much debate in the trade press of late about how IFA's can increase their income streams.

Those advisers who currently offer mortgage advice to their clients could achieve this by offering associated referrals. And one area where the intermediary can make a welcome impact is in the conveyance process. Most people currently employ a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer to take care of the paperwork and legalities. This results in a long wait for the client as the process usually takes around eight weeks, often more. And it can be expensive – anything from around £400 plus VAT up to over £4000 for very expensive properties. Think how much better it would be for the client if yo...

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