Would that be the one where in a recent High Court case the judge condemned a conveyancer’s low headline quote for being ‘opaque and misleading’? The judge naturally deemed such behaviour as unfair on Read More
It has been reported recently that Elite Insurance (who provide insurance for just over 1,000 firms) may not obtain a rating in time for this year’s renewal period. Jason Smart, CEO, said “costs will rise Read More
Xit2, the online property and data network, will see it’s managing director, Mark Blackwell leave in the wake of its sale to EDM group. Joe Pepper from EDM Group will take over the role Read More
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has issued a reminder to ensure searches include railway tunnels. In inner London, conveyancers are reminded to search for Network Rail and Transport for London tunnels, while those commissioning searches Read More
Leicestershire solicitors’ firm, Headley’s, has appointed Jackie Frampton to head up their team in Lutterworth. Specialising in residential conveyancing and with over 20 years’ experience, Ms Frampton has worked in law firms in both Coventry Read More
Toby Perkins, Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS), recently put a question to the current Minister of State for DBIS concerning conveyancing and the Land Registry’s plans for e-Mandation and self-service. Perkins Read More
In this post Anis Waiz, solicitor and head of commercial litigation at Curtis Law Solicitors, continues his critical review of current case law. A recent case raised an interesting issue as to whether the "Read More
Half-day CPD Training Course Manchester, 15th May 2014 Improve the profitability of your conveyancing work and attract more instructions With many Solicitors needing to improve their profit margins from residential conveyancing, ETSOS, the country’s leading Read More
Beth Rudolf, Managing Director of DC Law comments on how the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) is causing delays for estate agents and conveyancers. With only days before the Mortgage Market review altering the ways in Read More
98% of property solicitors are either fairly satisfied or very satisfied with the service they receive from their search provider, an independent survey has revealed. Conducted by Mindset, the research included responses from a sample of Read More
Established in Bridge Street, Manchester in 1995, Turner Parkinson has grown to be a multiple award winning specialist business law firm in the North West. Focussing on three core areas — corporate, insolvency and dispute resolution, with Read More
A recent survey carried out by leading search provider the TM Group, in association with the Council of Mortgage Lenders, has revealed how mortgage lenders perceive risk in the modern age of property transactions and Read More
The Management Board of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has endorsed the Conveyancing Association’s (CA) Protocol and is recommending its adoption by all Society members. The protocol is the first single reference point Read More
How might Land Registry operate post privatisation? Well last week Land Registry released over 3.2 million ownership records of freehold and leasehold land and property in England and Wales for a fee, this might give an Read More
myhomemove, one of the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, predicts that the launch of the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) will see a dramatic impact on the conveyancing industry, resulting in further polarisation.&Read More
As many conveyancers struggle to fill conveyancing vacancies one of the larger conveyancers is investing heavily to ensure they have sufficient staff. Countrywide Conveyancing Services, is doubling its trainee intake for 2014 by enrolling 12 more applicants Read More
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has warned licensed conveyancers about conveyancing in London and Newcastle following an incident in a railway tunnel caused by developers. Important reminder relating to central London, central Newcastle and central Read More
The Law Society has published a practice note on the use of cloud computing services in law firms. The guidance is responding to the increasing use of cloud storage as an alternative to traditional Read More
PSG offices in Manchester, Oldham and Ashton-Under-Lyne have come together to sponsor the event which is to be held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on Friday 9th May. Joanne Holt, Director of PSG Ashton Read More
For telephone answering specialist Moneypenny, March 2014 has proved to be its busiest month ever in terms of new clients taking up the service. The number relates to new clients across the business; however Moneypenny’Read More