Hopefully you’ve already done all your exchanges and completions, or any stragglers are certain for today. How was 2012 for you? As we pack up for Christmas we thought that we should quickly remind ourselves Read More
The seasonality of conveyancing property searches undertaken by property lawyers may leave homebuyers heartbroken if unexpected risks cause damage to their property in the future, according to SearchFlow, the property search firm. Research conducted by Read More
The seasonality of conveyancing property searches undertaken by property lawyers may leave homebuyers heartbroken if unexpected risks cause damage to their property in the future, according to SearchFlow, the property search firm. Research conducted by Read More
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) will be introducing a new Associate Membership category from January 2013. Those working within the conveyancing profession but not employed as Licensed Conveyancers will be eligible to join on this Read More
At last week’s Conveyancer Summit a new scheme was unveiled that will enable consumers to purchase properties where the legal work has already been completed. Ed Powell, director, B E Consultancy, explained more about Read More
The SRA have issued a warning relating to contact details being used by fraudsters that are not those of a legitimate firm of the same name. Aplins-Stockton-Fairfax is a genuine firm which is authorised and Read More
We reported earlier in the week that the SRA would soon be starting a “proportionate response” for firms without COLPs and COFAs in place. This proportionate response will include revoking licences to practice. Whilst Read More
PSG have issued the following press statement this afternoon: "PSG Franchising obtains High Court Injunction to prevent former Milton Keynes franchisee from competing Industry-leading supplier of regulated property searches, PSG Franchising Limited, has, Read More
Has the Legal Ombudsman opened a can of worms with his recent report ‘Losing the plot: Residential conveyancing complaints and their causes’? Part of the problem is that conveyancers have no idea how difficult or Read More
The SRA have announced the deadline has now passed for those wishing to renew their Practising Certificate for 2012/13. The window for renewals opened on 1 November and closed on 14 December. Individuals and firms had until then Read More
The SRA have confirmed that they will deliver a campaign of “proportionate enforcement action” against firms that fail to meet the deadline for appointing COLPs and COFAs, as required under the outcomes-focused regulatory regime. If Read More
The Law Society accreditation scheme, the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is currently advertising for a lay panel member. The CQS assessment panel plays a key role in assisting the accreditation with assessing the suitability of Read More
Under the Land Charges (Amendment) Rules 2012 Land Registry telephone service centres will close and the organisation will introduce more types of electronic Land Charges applications. The amendments to the Land Charges Rules 1974 came into force Read More
The Legal Services Board has issued its thematic review relating to the regulation of conveyancing in England and Wales. The report issued on Friday looked at a number of issues relating to conveyancing risk and Read More
The Land Registry has hailed the success of the RQ pilot measure in better protecting thousands of properties against fraud. The pilot measure that was launched in February 2012 will now be continued. An owner who Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning involving con artists claiming to be from Swift Properties and involving a firm called Tams & Co Solicitors. The SRA has been told that members of Read More
PSG introduce Lawyer Checker, a simple and cost effective service to reduce risk of fraud. On Wednesday 12th December the Court of Appeal judgement in the Nationwide Building Society V Davisons case once again highlighted Read More
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has taken action against three former directors of Black and White Group Limited (which is now in liquidation), for numerous failings in relation to the sale of mortgages and payment Read More
The November 2012 RICS Housing Market Survey shows prices remain broadly flat while transaction levels continue to slowly increase. Looking forward the three and twelve month indicators suggest this trend will continue over the next year. Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) yesterday announced its future priorities, and published a model for assessing risks to its regulatory objectives. The announcements took place at the free ‘Driving forward regulatory change: the next three Read More