by Rob | May 13, 2019 | News
Almost half of firms placed under extra scrutiny by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for potential money laundering breaches could now face disciplinary proceedings after alleged failures were exposed.
by Rob | May 8, 2019 | News
Two new guides have been published by the Government, aimed at people buying and selling homes in England and Wales.
by Rob | May 8, 2019 | News
The government advises home buyers and sellers to check for ‘hidden extras’ when choosing a conveyancer in ‘how to’ guides published yesterday.
by Rob | May 7, 2019 | News
Government ‘How To’ Guides Emphasise Importance Of Price And Service Transparency.
by Rob | May 7, 2019 | News
Michael Bruce, founder and chief executive of Purplebricks, is stepping down from the business with immediate effect.
by Rob | May 7, 2019 | News
Following the government’s recent plans to abolish Section 21 notices or no fault evictions, the National Landlords Association have launched a national postcard campaign which aims to inform the public and the government of the perceived negative impact revoking the...
by Rob | May 7, 2019 | News
A significant minority of law firms are not doing enough to prevent money laundering, with some falling seriously short, the SRA said today following a review of 59 practices providing trust and company services.
by Rob | May 3, 2019 | News
The Legal Services Board is pulling back on proposed rules that would not allow bodies like the Law Society and Bar Council to try and “influence” their regulatory arms.
by Rob | May 2, 2019 | News
Put your questions on leasehold and commonhold directly to Heather Wheeler – MP for South Derbyshire, de facto Housing Minister.
by Rob | May 2, 2019 | News
Updated guidance on anti-money laundering has been issued by HMRC to estate agents.
by Rob | May 1, 2019 | News
Law firm clients are more at ease sticking to emails and online chat when communicating with their lawyers, a new survey has found.
by Rob | Apr 30, 2019 | News
Estate agents and conveyancers are to get together this week to voice their concerns about the turnaround time for local authority searches in one city.
by Rob | Apr 30, 2019 | News
Consultation closes today on a Law Commission proposal to radically reshape leasehold and the Right To Manage.
by Rob | Apr 30, 2019 | News
A large majority (77%) of consumers are more likely to use law firms that publish their fees online, a major report has found.
by Rob | Apr 29, 2019 | News
Should ‘clean and tidy’ clauses be inserted into house purchase deals, allowing buyers to retain a sum if the property is left in an untidy state by the vendor?
by Rob | Apr 29, 2019 | News
The Law Society has lost its core purpose. Why does it still exist?
by Rob | Apr 29, 2019 | News
Conveyancing firms are testing a mobile app that uses data made available by new open banking regulations to comply with ‘source of funds’ checks.
by Rob | Apr 26, 2019 | News
Industry coach and mentor Bryan Mansell is to set up an in-house training academy for Gazeal, which offers a system that legally binds buyers and sellers to a sale.
by Rob | Apr 24, 2019 | News
Practitioners have been warned not to respond to an email purporting to come from a property developer looking to change its conveyancing firm.
by Rob | Apr 24, 2019 | News
Millions of people across the globe continue to use hack-able passwords, underestimating the importance of creating a unique password to protect themselves, their business and clients from cyber criminality.
