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Paper, paper everywhere...

Each year, the average British family throws away six trees worth of paper* so it's no surprise that many people are thinking more and more about the environmental impact of moving home and how to move in a greener way.
* Source: www.reducetheuse.co.uk

1st Property Lawyers are a company taking this on board and striving to provide a more environmental way of completing the legal paperwork required when moving home. The providers of conveyancing services to clients throughout England and Wales are working to reduce the amount of documentation they print and post through the continual development of their smart online service.

In comparison to traditional conveyancing methods, the amount of paper needed to be printed has been substantially reduced and the conveyancing process has become much more streamlined, meaning in many cases clients get to move into their new home much faster!

The innovative use of technology on the 1st Property Lawyers website allows movers to complete certain documents straight onto the online case management system, the percentage of documents which then have to be signed and returned by post is reduced.

The most substantial saving on paper comes from clients being able to read documentation such as search reports on screen rather than having them posted to them. With some searches totalling up to 40 pages, that's a big saving on paper and ink! The information is of course saved and accessible to clients 24/7 in case further reading is needed.

Another feature soon to be launched on the site gives clients the option to upload scanned documents such as utility bills or passport details necessary for I.D requirements directly onto the website. This helps to reduce processing times and cuts out unnecessary postage which again promotes a more environmental approach.

So if you are interested in a greener way to move, why not get a quote from 1st Property Lawyers today - www.1stpropertylawyers.co.uk

A few environmental facts, the good, the bad and the ugly!

• On average every person in the UK throws away their own body weight in rubbish every seven weeks.
• Every eight months the UK produces enough waste to fill Lake Windermere.
• Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a colour TV for 15 minutes.
• It is not known how long glass takes to break down, but it's so long that glass made in the Middle East over 3000 years ago can still be found today.
• 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.

Heard about eco boxes?

Eco boxes are a new internet company which supply gently used recycled moving boxes to the public and removal companies, making it cheaper and greener to move house. For more information and to get a quote why not visit - www.eco-boxes.co.uk