The Changing Face of Conveyancing Adam Harmer, Lead Underwriter and Solicitor at CLS Ltd, talks about the ongoing HSBC conveyancing panel debate. Adam Harmer |
Peppermint Legal Service Platform to support iPads and Smartphones Peppermint Technology announces that the next release of its Legal Service Platform will support iPads and a selection of Smartphones. Rachel MacLeod |
Victor Olowe leaves CLC The Council for Licensed Conveyancers announced on Friday that Victor Olowe is to leave the organisation. Rachel MacLeod |
Firms agreeing to HSBC's conveyancing rules 'may face professional negligence claims'  Prime Professions the large solicitors professional indemnity insurance broker has warned conveyancers about a potential negligence risk associated with the new HSBC panel arrangements. Chris Harris - 1 opinion posted |
Law Society responds to HSBC panel announcement Desmond Hudson Chief Executive of the Law Society calls for solicitors to write to their MP's. Chris Harris |
CLC responds to HSBC panel announcement The CLC is calling for all lenders to put consumer choice, transparency and fairness first. Chris Harris |
SRA warn on SDLT avoidance schemes. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has urged the legal profession to think twice before becoming involved in Stamp Duty Land Tax schemes (SDLT Schemes). Chris Harris |
Localism Act prompts Search Code review CoPSO and the PCCB have enhanced the Search Code following the abolition of Part 5 of the Housing Act 2005 by the Localism Act to provide further protection for consumers and property professionals – in response to changes in Housing Act Chris Harris |
Jordan's launch new range of environmental searches Jordan's are claiming a new dawn in environmental due diligence with their launch of a new range of searches and seminars. Chris Harris |
Move With Us appoints two new directors aiming for growth Move with Us, the residential property and conveyancing specialist, announces the appointment of Anthony Radford as Product Development Director and Paul Nicholas as Technology and Programmes Director. Chris Harris |
Myhomemove steps up its online SEO Myhomemove have appointed a top London agency to improve its internet ranking. Chris Harris |
Telegraph “Land Registry civil servants take four months to find best way to open mail” Andrew Hough of The Telegraph reported last week that Land Registry has run a 4 month review on how to open post Chris Harris |
Lloyds Tsb Bank Plc v Markandan & Uddin (a firm) [2012] EWCA Civ 65 (09 February 2012) Solicitor and partner Mr Anis Waiz of Mohindra Maini LLP continues his critical review of current case law. This important case arose from a mortgage fraud and facts which are all too familiar to lenders and solicitors. Anis Waiz |