by Rob | Sep 25, 2015 | News
myhomemove, has confirmed a rise in gazumping, saying that just over a quarter of conveyancers have seen instances where a new buyer gazumped the original purchaser during June, July and August.
by Rob | Sep 25, 2015 | News
The government is looking to use the Housing Bill to reduce the amount of legislation for the development of brownfield sites – arguing that legislation intended to protect both environment and building are unnecessary, ‘liberalising’ the planning system.
by Rob | Sep 25, 2015 | News
Over the past few months there have been several claims against law firms resulting from their involvement in property transactions.
by Rob | Sep 25, 2015 | News
The acquisition earlier this year of a business that generates conveyancing leads is already boosting the bottom line at listed legal services provider NAHL Group, the company said today, announcing first-half results.
by Rob | Sep 23, 2015 | News
New guidelines on anti-money laundering are to be released to agents. The move follows a highly charged meeting in London at which there was uproar, with agents finding it hard to believe what they were being told.
by Rob | Sep 23, 2015 | News
An estate agent has hit the headlines for marketing a central London home where the buyer can avoid paying almost £1m in stamp duty.
by Rob | Sep 22, 2015 | News
An estate agency is now demanding action from the NAEA and the HMRC.
by Rob | Sep 22, 2015 | News
Buy-to-let mortgage balances outstanding recently grew to more than £200 billion – equivalent to the gross domestic product of Hong Kong.
by Rob | Sep 22, 2015 | News
The Council for Licenced Conveyancers have published an outline of the ways firms can protect themselves against potential cyber-attacks, and which appropriate next steps should be taken if an attack does occur.
by Rob | Sep 22, 2015 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to reform its client financial protection arrangements have been called into question by a trade association for mortgage lenders.
by Rob | Sep 22, 2015 | News
Two solicitors have opted to register their niche family practice as a Bar Standards Board entity, joining others in using the new model to switch regulators.
by Rob | Sep 21, 2015 | News
Next weekend the Mail on Sunday is to publish a supplement showcasing 2,500 solicitors given good reviews by clients – but only solicitors who have paid will feature.
by Rob | Sep 18, 2015 | News
With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself under attack from cyber criminals who are targeting the...
by Rob | Sep 18, 2015 | News
City solicitors have outlined their deep scepticism about plans by the SRA to reform professional indemnity insurance (PII) rules, warning that “the solicitor brand should not be placed at risk” without very good reason.
by Rob | Sep 18, 2015 | News
Operators of a ‘Solicitors from Hell’ website have been ordered to pay £10,000 in damages after publishing claims that a City firm was rude and intimidating.
by Rob | Sep 17, 2015 | News
“Whilst ARLA is entirely supportive of the aims of the regulations, we remain concerned that the Government has ignored calls from across the Private Rented Sector to reconsider the timeframe for its implementation.
by Rob | Sep 17, 2015 | News
On Thursday 22nd October Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) are hosting an exclusive black tie evening with Brandon Lewis MP; the Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department for Communities and Local Government.
by Rob | Sep 16, 2015 | News
The amount paid out by the compensation fund increased by millions of pounds last year, new figures from the SRA show.
by Rob | Sep 15, 2015 | News
New research by the SRA has uncovered an increase in the number of cases of cyber crime, with the end result being that client confidence is being eroded.
by Rob | Sep 15, 2015 | News
The ancient Chancel Repair liability, presumed abolished by legislation passed in 2002, is still leaving a sting in the tail. With parish council’s still technically able to impose a charge and force homeowners to pay for their local church’s repairs, properties...
