Category Archives: Customer Stories

Hoowla Review LPL Case Study

Background

Launched in August 2017, LPL are a division of established Manchester law firm Read Roper & Read.

With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and speeding up the conveyancing process, LPL offers a fresh approach to conveyancing.

 

Challenge

With the focus on providing outstanding customer service by delivering an accessible conveyancing service, customer communication is a key factor for LPL.

Offering clients the ability to interact with the team at a time to suit them means the client is in control of their property transaction.

With this in mind LPL also wanted to offer clients the option to login to view the progress of their case online, request updates, fill in client questionnaires and sign and submit forms securely to improve the transaction time.

 

Solution

Hoowla and LPL worked closely to tailor a bespoke version of Hoowla’s case management software, built to LPL’s specifications. They also designed and built LPL’s website and installed the conveyancing quote calculator, fully branded to LPL.

A modern approach to conveyancing was the focus, with clients being able to interact with LPL at a time convenient to them, and view and request case updates.

LPL use Quill for their accounting, so a full integration between Quill and LPL’s case management software was a requirement.

 

Solutions Implemented:

– Tailored Case Management System

– Conveyancing Quote Calculator

 

Results

The case tracking allows LPL’s clients to log in and view the progress of their case and request updates at any time.

The ability to fill in client questionnaires, digitally sign documents and submit forms securely means the transaction time is greatly reduced, eliminates the chances of lost mail and saves on the cost of posting information back and forth.

The average completion time for LPL is less that 4 weeks and 5 star reviews show clients value the ability to login to the system to see updates, estimated completion dates of each stage and add notes to their case.

About Hoowla

Hoowla promotes a modern approach to conveyancing case management software.

The fully cloud based system includes full accounts, precedents and letters, search ordering, online SDLT submissions, dashboard reporting and more.

 

Request A Demo

To see how we can improve your firm’s efficiency and help you keep up to date with industry changes call us on 01792 687146 or visit hoowla.com

Vanessa Newman Property Lawyers Hoowla Case Study

Background

Vanessa Newman Property Lawyers are a new start based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

Vanessa believes that a modern conveyancing firm should offer clients a personal service combined with leading technology to provide the best possible experience and ensure that the transaction reaches completion as quickly as possible.

 

Challenge

Though specialising in conveyancing, Vanessa was looking for a case management system that would enable her to handle all matters.

Vanessa was looking to work with a case management provider who offered her the same kind of customer care that she offers her clients.  As a new start price was also an important consideration.

 

Solution

Vanessa Newman Property Lawyers implemented Hoowla’s Conveyancing Quote Calculator and full Case Management System.

The Quote Calculator has been installed on Vanessa’s website and a dedicated login has also been provided to one of the agents she works with to make quoting simpler for them and enable them to easily pass work through.

 

Solutions Implemented:

– Tailored Case Management System

– Conveyancing Quote Calculator

 

Results

Installing the Quote Calculator on Vanessa’s website allows clients to request an instant conveyancing quote. Dedicated logins for agents allows them to generate quotes for their clients and pass work through to Vanessa.

The case management system allows Vanessa to build her own workflows to suit requirements for different matters.

Hoowla’s integration with the Land Registry and Index Search Providers means she can request documents without having to leave Hoowla or double enter data and the AML integration means she can easily ID check clients.

Vanessa’s clients also love Hoowla as they can track their case online .

 

About Hoowla

Hoowla promotes a modern approach to conveyancing case management software.

The fully cloud based system includes full accounts, precedents and letters, search ordering, online SDLT submissions, dashboard reporting and more.

 

Request A Demo

To see how we can improve your firm’s efficiency and help you keep up to date with industry changes call us on 01792 687146 or visit hoowla.com

One of the largest legal practices in the North West, Roland Robinsons and Fenton are proud to be a modern law firm who embrace technology to improve client experience. The expert team covers a variety of work areas, including conveyancing, litigation, commercial, private client and family law.

In keeping with their modern approach Roland Robinsons and Fenton use Hoowla’s bespoke Case Management software within their conveyancing department, making it easy to generate quotes, reducing the time spent on each case, retaining client information for future transactions and analyses matters such as sources of work, average transaction time and monitor how many files are handled during a specific timescale.

Solicitor Alastair Finn explains “We were looking for a more modern, user-friendly system to help us streamline the conveyancing process and compete with other firms in the area, particularly in relation to speed of transactions and management of larger caseloads.
We also wanted something cloud-based so that we could access the system from anywhere. We reviewed a wide range of systems, which were greatly varied in cost, and overall Hoowla offered great value for money. We were also greatly impressed with the willingness of Hoowla to tailor their system in order to suit our firm, rather than providing a finished product to which we had to adapt.”

This willingness to tailor our case management system to the needs of the client is one of the aspects of the business that Hoowla pride themselves on.
We believe that technology should make modern life easier and work closely with the client on set up and going forward to create a system bespoke to them and how their firm works.

Hoowla managing director Adam Curtis says “It’s an absolute pleasure working with the team at Roland Robinsons Fenton. They are a forward thinking firm that place efficiency, a modern approach and great client care at the top of their list. We’ve worked along side the team customising their Hoowla experience so that it fits the way they want to work.”

Alastair says that he would not hesitate to recommend Hoowla to other law firms; “Every aspect of the conveyancing process has been tied together and located in one place, from quotation to closure of a file Hoowla is able to cover the entire transaction and keep everything we need in one place.
Hoowla is an incredibly cost effective approach to case management, incredible user friendly and easy for any member of the team to carry out work on any file at any time, but perhaps the biggest asset to Hoowla is the helpfulness and willingness of the staff to ensure that the firm gets a case management system which suits their needs perfectly.”

Clacton on Sea based Rhodda & Co LLP Solicitors have chosen to implement Hoowla’s case management software for their conveyancing department, to continue offering their clients the top class service the firm is known for.

A modern firm with a focus on offering clients a friendly, personal and professional service, Rhodda & Co specialise in wills and probate and conveyancing within the local area and beyond.

Rhodda & Co were using online conveyancing case management software previously but found that the lack of customer support, limitations within the system and difficulty to update documents meant the system was costing them valuable time.

Head of Conveyancing Emma Warren explains “We requested a demo and were immediately impressed. Adam approached the demo, and us, in a very individual way. He showed us the ways the system fits around us, not the way we could fit around the system. We wanted a system which we could tailor to our way of working, that we could easily alter at anytime and that had excellent customer support. It was evident from the demo that Hoowla ticked all our boxes and so our decision was easy thereafter.”

Hoowla is a fully cloud based software solution, providing a modern approach to legal software. Hoowla’s case management software allows legal professionals to manage their case loads efficiently and automatically generate legal documents, submitting information to third parties such as HMRC and the Land Registry.

Updates are frequent, and the Hoowla team works with firms to provide a software solution specific to them.

Hoowla managing director Adam Curtis says “Hoowla is a perfect solution for progressive firms like Rhodda & Co who embrace advancements in technology and utilise them to deliver the best possible service to their clients. We are delighted that they have chosen Hoowla for their case management and conveyancing quoting system.”

Although Rhodda & Co have only been using Hoowla for a short time they are already seeing massive benefits, as Emma explains “Since implementing Hoowla’s case management system the conveyancing team are able to produce documents much quicker, allowing them to do more work in the day. We can alter templates, workflows, documents, reports and letters easily without needing help from the Hoowla team, while knowing they are only a phone call away if needed.

The customer service is second to none; all of Hoowla are there to assist whenever needed but in honesty the system is so simple most issues can be worked out without recourse to Hoowla staff. It’s a simple, adaptable yet professional system with outstanding customer service and I would recommend Hoowla to anyone.”

 

 

Hoowla Review Conveyancing Calculator Williamsons Solicitors

 

Williamsons Solicitors pride themselves on being approachable, sympathetic and understanding and have built a fantastic reputation through putting clients at the centre of everything they do. Their team of 120 highly regarded and experienced staff are based in offices in Hull, Beverley, Driffield and Bridlington.

The use of technology within the firm is highly important to bring increased efficiency for their customers and enable them to take the business forward.

 

Williamsons Solicitors use Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator to provide prospective clients with a conveyancing quote face to face and over the phone. They have also installed a customised conveyancing quote button on their website to allow clients to request an instant and accurate conveyancing quote at a time convenient to them.

Jane Cousins, Senior Solicitor and Head of Conveyancing explains why they choose Hoowla’s conveyancing quote calculator. “Implementing the conveyancing calculator provided by Hoowla could not have been simpler.  The service provided by them from beginning to end was professional and understandable.
Our clients can access our quotes quickly and without complication at any time.  This saves our employees a great deal of time and makes our services efficient.  We enjoy using the service and can rely on the quotation produced to be accurate.”

 

To try the Hoowla conveyancing calculator yourself and see how quick and easy it is for your clients to request a conveyancing quote click the button below.

 

For further information on any aspect of Hoowla, or for a demo of the calculator and/or the case management software please call 01792 687146 or email tom@hoowla.com

 

 

Online conveyancing case management provider Hoowla also provides Sales Progression software which allows sales progressors, estate agents, mortgage brokers and industry providers to manage their pipeline of property sales.

Hoowla’s software keeps everyone in the loop throughout the conveyancing process through a modern, professional interface with a dedicated, secure login for each user.

Hoowla offers 24 hour support and works closely with customers, quickly integrating feature requests into the system at no extra cost. Caroline Hall, owner of progress chasing business EPC Essex, explains how much her business has benefited from using Hoowla’s sales progression software.

“I have had my business transformed by using Hoowla’s online conveyancing software for sales progression. The system is straightforward, easy to grasp and, more importantly, reliable.
The estate agents can have clear updates on all cases and it enables me to not have to email them constantly. Hoowla has a great team with fantastic back up with any queries in the early days of use. Once you are up and running its fantastic and so easy to use. I can not recommend this software highly enough.”

Caroline Hall Essex, Owner, EPC Essex, Progress Chasing

 

For more information about Hoowla and to arrange a demo, email adam@hoowla.com or call 01792 687146.

Marcus Baum and their team of top notch conveyancers, committed to innovation and progression, were a perfect fit for Hoowla’s legal technology. They installed Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator on their website because they know what makes their clients happy.

“We really like the calculator because our clients are happy and they’re happy because it’s quick, easy and obligation free. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to enquire with such ease and often people like to know what is on offer before coming to us”

Annie Bacon, Conveyancing Secretary, Marcus Baum

marcus-baum-hoowla-conveyancing-calculator

Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator lets you create compliant, professional conveyancing fee estimations, all in under a minute. It fit’s around your firm’s charging structure and your messaging and brand sits front and centre in your quotes.

There are no setup costs and the tiny annual fee makes it a no brainer if you’re looking to empower staff, save them time and increase business through your website. It even comes free for customers using Hoowla’s full legal software.

To find out more, arrange a quick 5 minute demo of the calculator, or simply get it setup today, call 01792 687146 or email tom@hoowla.com

Hoowla provides software to the legal industry, developed in the UK using the latest technology. They help law firms of all shapes and sizes around the country to modernise their offering, process more matters, improve communication and collaboration, reduce risk and manage compliance whilst providing a great customer experience along the way.

Key Property Lawyers chose to use Hoowla’s legal software to benefit their clients and save staff time. It has definitely had a positive impact on the firm. They installed Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator to empower their team to deliver instant estimates to clients and setup the calculator on their website to convert customers looking for conveyancing services. Hoowla’s legal software is being adopted by an increasing number of firms that understand the benefits modern technology provides.

There are no setup costs and the tiny annual fee makes it a no brainer if you’re looking to empower staff, save them time and increase business through your website. It even comes free for customers using Hoowla’s full legal software.

key-property-lawyers-hoowla-conveyancing-calculator

“We have been very pleased with the Conveyancing Calculator. The Hoowla team were very helpful in setting it up for us exactly how we wanted it, and integrating it into our website. The calculator is so simple to use and our clients benefit as they get an instant estimate, at any time of day or night. As a firm it has saved us time, as we know we do not have to manually prepare an estimate, an email copy is instantly sent to the client. It has definitely benefited our business.” Martin Barnes, Accounts Manager, Key Property Lawyers.

Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator lets you create compliant, professional conveyancing fee estimations, all in a matter of minutes. It fit’s around your firm’s charging structure and your messaging and brand sits front and centre in your quotes.

To find out more, arrange a quick 5 minute demo of the calculator, or simply get it setup today, call 01792 687146 or email tom@hoowla.com

Hoowla provides software to the legal industry, developed in the UK using the latest technology. They help law firms of all shapes and sizes around the country to modernise their conveyancing offering, process more matters, improve communication and collaboration, reduce risk and manage compliance whilst providing a great customer experience along the way.

Hopkins Solicitors chose Hoowla’s legal software to save their conveyancing team time while increasing business through customer acquisition. They installed Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator empowering their team to deliver instant estimates to clients and setup the calculator on their website to convert customers looking for conveyancing services.

hopkins-conveyancing-solicitors-hoowla

Since we installed the Hoowla Conveyancing calculator on to our website it has saved our staff so much time! We no longer have to manually reply to quote requests. Customers can all get their quotes instantly saving them time. The tool was so easy to install and the team at Hoowla are always very helpful if you have a question or problem.  I would definitely recommend installing the Hoowla Conveyancing calculator on your website. Lisa Williams, Marketing Manager, Hopkins Solicitors LLP

Hoowla’s conveyancing calculator lets you create compliant, professional conveyancing fee estimations, all in a matter of minutes. It fit’s around your firm’s charging structure and your messaging and brand sits front and centre in your quotes.

There are no setup costs and the tiny annual fee makes it a no brainer if you’re looking to empower staff, save them time and increase business through your website. It even comes free for customers using Hoowla’s full legal software.

To find out more, arrange a quick 5 minute demo of the calculator, or simply get it setup today, call 01792 687146 or email tom@hoowla.com

A customer success story by Lincoln Licensed Conveyancer Adam Cheal, Owner of Fletcher Longstaff

There are few things more exciting and daunting than starting your own business. With just shy of a decade of experience specialising in residential conveyancing and property law, along with a wealth of local knowledge in Lincoln, I felt the time was right and the doors to Fletcher Longstaff opened in June 2015. There were many important decisions to make leading up to the launch and choosing the right Legal Software was one of them. A decision that has helped me lay the foundations of my firm.

adam-cheal-fletcher-longstaff-lincoln-conveyancing

“Hoowla’s business model was a perfect fit for me”

The costs associated with installing most case management systems on the market are eye watering. It’s risky being locked into lengthy contracts and I wasn’t looking forward to spending thousands of pounds in upfront costs. Hoowla has no setup costs and is pay per case. I didn’t pay them a penny until my first cases were completing. By that time I was up and running and had generated a healthy case pipeline. This really helped with cash flow and was something I simply didn’t have to worry about. An added bonus with Hoowla’s pricing model is their mantra ‘we only get paid when you do’. If a case falls through, Hoowla doesn’t charge me.

fletcher-longstaff-hoowla-logos

“I wanted software that just worked when and where I needed it”

I wanted a case management system that didn’t require me to have any unnecessary technical knowledge, purchase servers that gather dust and hire IT consultants. Hoowla’s legal software’s delivered completely online, with nothing to install ergo nothing for me to worry about. Their team helped me get setup and trained me for free. I view Hoowla as an extension to my team, available to answer any questions and always happy to help. Hoowla doesn’t stand still. They regularly add new features and are always ready to listen to my suggestions.

“I don’t know how firms still manage without case management software, especially when caseloads rise and the pressure starts to mount”

My time is precious and a lot of you will appreciate that running your firm and managing a pipeline of files requires supreme organisation. Now I’m running on full steam, I can safely say I would not be handling the volume of cases I have without Hoowla. From the point I open a case, all my letters are prepared ready to send and the workflow, tasks and to-do lists mean I always know how files are progressing. They’ve linked up with most of the services I rely on so they can be performed right from within the software. I can order searches in a few button presses and have them upload to the case automatically, do AML checks of which I get one free with every case, order Land Registry searches and submit Stamp Duty. Efficiency is key and Hoowla is continually helping me to shave time off every case.

conveyancing-case-list-work-flow

“Hoowla’s software has helped me form strong partnerships with my local estate agents”

Using Hoowla’s built in conveyancing calculator I can provide local estate agents with a facility to create instant estimates for clients which in turn refers those clients to me. This process takes seconds. By removing all of the barriers involved in providing estimates we all save so much time, it empowers my partnered agents and the client gets what they want instantly. This has proved a real winner all around!

quote-calculator-print-out

We absolutely love Hoowla. It assists both agents and solicitor’s alike cutting down on the amount of calls between the two. Updates can be seen at a glance, clients also have commented on the ease of using the site which allows them to check progress even when the office for agents/solicitors are closed. Messages can also be sent direct from your own file allowing an almost instant reply. Angela Powell MNAEA, Sales Progressor, Starkey & Brown

 “Hoowla helps me deliver on my brands promise”

It was important for my brand, Fletcher Longstaff, to have a professional modern look and feel and a clear brand message. My offer centres on proactive communication, something that’s so important in conveyancing. I needed a case management system that would support this approach. Built into the heart of Hoowla is their online case tracking facility which hasn’t been an afterthought. The experience I get using Hoowla is the same experience that my clients, introducers and anyone else involved in the case gets.

lincoln-property-lawyers-conveyancing

Hoowla is very useful and saves us a lot of time. I can clearly see what Adam’s been doing and where we are at with each property. We both have more time to talk to our clients instead of chasing each other, especially on Fridays! Valda Mardle, Lovelle Estate Agency, Lincoln

My introducers know when I have won the work, they are instantly invited to track the progress of cases. They can see exactly where in the process we are. This isn’t something I have to actively remember to update, it is the system I use. By me simply working I am keeping everyone updated. They don’t chase me for updates, they get all they need from Hoowla. It saves no end of time. Our clients get exactly the same experience as well! I am delivering on my brand promise.

For more information about Hoowla and to arrange a demo, email tom@hoowla.com or call 01792 687146.