by Rob | Jun 24, 2014 | News
Leave aside the occasional gripe and grudge about conveyancers – agents now have an opportunity to vote for their favourite in the business.
by Rob | Jun 24, 2014 | News
Lenders will squeeze mortgage approvals over the next three months, despite rising demand.
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
A recent spate of applications to claim manorial rights on properties in England and Wales has prompted a parliamentary investigation. The House of Commons Justice Committee announced today that it is to hold an inquiry in to the issue to inform any future review of...
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
HM Revenue & Customs has just issued a 41 page document giving the latest guidance on how to conform with money laundering legislation.
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
A website which claims to have published 10,000 reviews from clients of independent financial advisers (IFAs) and mortgage brokers is seeking to move on to solicitors.
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
One in six solicitors complain of being under severe stress, although almost nine out ten reported they were in good health – substantially more than workers among the general population, according to Law Society research.
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
Brilliant Law – the alternative business structure start-up backed by gambling millionaire Bert Black – has adopted a new name and new strategy as it bids to become a top-30 commercial firm within the next five years.
by Rob | Jun 23, 2014 | News
Cheshire based legal service provider ‘Lawyer Checker’ has been advocated by a top London Lawyer on BBC’s Fake Britain as the ‘go to’ check for protecting home movers ‘purchase funds.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about the two day Land registry strike, in opposition to plans to make major changes to the organisation.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
I am looking at the website of a law firm, slogan ‘a small friendly firm’. The website also lists the areas of work undertaken, and the buses that could take you there. It’s quite basic.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has declared that there is not enough evidence to justify the SRA’s radical plans for indemnity insurance reform.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
The individual practising certificate fee will fall by 17% in 2014/15, subject to Law Society Council approval and a consultation with members that starts today.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
The head of the National Association of Estate Agents is warning there could be a “panic” reaction by sellers, flooding the market with homes in the fear that mortgage restrictions and interest rate rises may reduce buyer numbers.
by Rob | Jun 20, 2014 | News
The Public Accounts Committee is accusing the government of violating Treasury guidelines by going ahead with the Help to Buy scheme without assessing whether it was the most effective way of helping the housing market.
by Rob | Jun 19, 2014 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority today confirmed it will not extend its tight deadline for responses to a string of consultations proposing wide-ranging and controversial reforms of regulation.
by Rob | Jun 19, 2014 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposed indemnity insurance reforms have been attacked from all sides – by the Legal Services Consumer Panel, the Law Society and the insurance industry itself.
by Rob | Jun 18, 2014 | News
Some credit where it is due. Following a public consultation, Land Registry has taken heed of some criticisms expressed by respondents to its consultation on taking over land search functions from local authorities.
by Rob | Jun 18, 2014 | News
The Land Registry says it is to become the sole registering authority for Local Land Charges in England and Wales – but this has triggered an aggressive response from the trade body the Council of Property Search Organisations.
by Rob | Jun 18, 2014 | News
Retiring Law Society chief executive Des Hudson saw his pay soar nearly 20% last year, it has emerged – but the society did turn a significant deficit into a surplus during that time.
by Rob | Jun 18, 2014 | News
Buyers who pay so-called finders’ fees to estate agents using the controversial For Sale By Tender sales tactic may end up paying tax on their outlaw, according to a senior figure from the Law Society.
