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"Pity the poor conveyancer. Dwindling fees, higher insurance premiums, a flat property market, but at least the public like their high street conveyancer." Neil Rose, The Guardian 19th January, 2012
CML 10th annual legal issues conference On the 21st February 2012 the CML is holding its Annual Legal Issues conference. If you want to have your perspective heard on issues such as lender panels shouldn't you attend? Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:15 am
Large conveyancers increase their market share by 1/3 in 2011. Nearly 1300 fewer firms make applications to Land Registry in 2011 compared to 2010 whilst the leaders increase their market share. Chris Harris - Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 4:46 pm
Change in Government policy creates conveyancing risk. Conveyancers should consider the implications of the change in the government’s “statement of principles” on the advice they give regarding properties in flood prone areas. Chris Harris - Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 8:26 am
Job The Partnership seek a conveyancing solicitor in Guildford Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 8:07 am
Law Society’s first detailed comments on HSBC super panel. Following a meeting with HSBC’s panel manager Countrywide the Law Society has issued a detailed letter to solicitors about its understanding of the arrangements. The letter expresses concerns and calls for affected solicitors to write to their MP’s. Chris Harris - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:54 am
Lowest levels ever of new listings for estate agents Rightmove’s House Price Index reports that estate agents are marketing less than one new property per week. The lowest levels ever seen. Rachel MacLeod - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:54 am
Nationwide panel review to cull dabblers. Nationwide Building Society has commenced a “regular review” of its conveyancing panel, in order to remove dormant firms. However interpretation of the appeals criteria appear unclear. Rachel MacLeod - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:54 am
SLC comment on HSBC super panel. The Society for Licensed Conveyancers spokesperson has expressed concern about the new HSBC super panel as HSBC details its plans to increase its market share. Chris Harris - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:53 am
April deadline for ARP firms Assigned Risks Pool firms have been given until April to either secure cover or close. Rachel MacLeod - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:53 am
Squatting becomes criminal offence Last year, the Government launched a consultation regarding proposed legislation which would see “occupying a property illegally” a criminal offence rather than a civil one. This is likely to be welcomed by landlords everywhere. Rachel MacLeod - Posted: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:53 am
