What makes a conveyancer move search provider?
Rowlinsons Solicitors website tells me that they are “different from other law firms” and as I sat in their reception reading the “29 Common Mistakes People Make When Moving House” leaflet I had to agree. Most firms would have 25 or 30 reasons rather than 29. They are also one of the small group of […]
You Tube will it work for your practice?
Ola Leslie solicitors of Covent Garden in London have today launched a You Tube video supported by a twitter and face book campaign to deliver marketing and key information to their clients. Ola Kupoluyi says "There are many conveyancing factories that simply tick boxes & clients never really understand the significance. I find that involving […]
Land Registry continues to scale down and review its functions.
Since 1862 Land Registry has evolved and developed to give the public confidence in the land ownership, in its latest annual report its clear that this remains a paramount concern but commercial matters are pressing. The key positive message for conveyancers from Land Registry’s annual report is that it is trying to reduce its costs […]
Don't forget the new SDLT forms
Don’t forget from 4 July 2011 SDLT forms change and you must use the new style SDLT1, SDLT3 and SDLT4 forms and supply a unique identifier. Purchasers will need to give their National Insurance number and date of birth. Companies should use their company Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) or VAT registration number, whilst partnerships should […]
1000th application for CQS received by Law Society
Since January 2011 solicitor practices have been able to apply to join the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The intention is to create a trusted community of solicitors to deter fraud and improve standards year on year. The Law Society hopes the Conveyancing Quality Scheme will enable solicitors to rebuild the trust from their clients (including lenders) […]
Can traditional firms compete and thrive?
A new regulatory landscape is on the horizon and there is no doubt that there are some challenges ahead for existing law firms. What many ‘traditional’ law firms are failing to realise though is that even with these changes there are plenty of opportunities for them to not only ‘ride the storm out’ but also, […]
Changes to EPB Regulations Delayed
DCLG have delayed the proposed changes to the EPB Regulations which were intended to come into force on 1 July 2011. The changes propose: – an extension of the current requirements to commission an EPC that apply to residential buildings to all residential and non-residential buildings when sold or rented out; – a requirement that […]
