House prices in London’s most expensive areas are plummeting, sparking fears of a domino effect of house price falls across the UK. The latest data from Home.co.uk shows falls in six out Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are one step closer to achieving long-term aspirations to increase fining powers they can impose on “traditional” solicitors and law firms. An application has been recently submitted which requests an Read More
Steven Kay has joined Birketts’ commercial property team in Chelmsford as a legal director. Steven specialises in acting for the major national house builders and has over 15 years’ experience in commercial and residential property. His Read More
The UK’s six biggest lenders have seen a fall in their share of the gross mortgage lending market, for the fourth year running. A Council of Mortgage Lender’s (CML) report revealed 2013 saw the Read More
All conveyancing firms and professionals need to ensure their buy-to-let clients are aware of the looming Self Assessment registration deadline. The majority of your clients will know any property they let within the UK will Read More
It’s been reported that leading broker, Howden Windsor have foreseen an estimated 10% increase in Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) premiums this year for smaller law firms, following their recent analysis of the industry. According to Read More
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has announced today that Baroness Hayter will be the lead speaker at the SLC Conference which will be staged this year in association with the Bold Legal Group on 12Read More
Jennifer Bourne is Senior Policy Adviser at the Council of Mortgage Lenders. With CML’s seventh annual fraud conference taking place in London on November 12, she tells Today’s Conveyancer what solicitors should watch out Read More
An owner of a dog described as “an integral part of our family” is pleading for his return following what appears to be a theft at the Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference and Awards Ceremony Read More
Available free of charge, the review provides a valuable opportunity to assess the existing digital “footprint” of a firm, alerts them to any website compliance risks and gets them going with social media. The Read More
As of next year, it’s expected the Government will introduce an Immigration Bill, which requires all of the UK private rented sector (PRS) to perform a screening process on prospective tenants, to ensure they Read More
Reports from the National Housing Federation show that more so than ever, young people are having to rely on their parents in order to take the first steps onto the property ladder. A staggering two-thirds Read More
On 15th September, the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) introduced new plans to quicken the turnaround for any Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The main aim is to reduce major delays which are impacting all areas Read More
This week we’ve seen yet another classic conveyancer comment – we just couldn’t choose between them! Just sent over £7k to my conveyancer, maybe he will wake up now #hurrythefuckup – Dan Taylor (@Danzidan81) Read More
@handtomouthb That’s conveyancing solicitors for you. Seriously. – Francesca (@EffBeeee) September 23, 2014Read More
This week, the 2014 Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards saw great success for members of the Conveyancing Association (CA) — winning five out of the six prestigious awards. The CA, which was founded in 2010, has developed into Read More
Brian Hall is Managing Director and Head of Underwriting for the recently re-branded and re-named LawSure Insurance. He told Today’s Conveyancer why the re-brand was important and how LawSure can work with conveyancers. Why Read More
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) and HSBC are now finalising the new process to incorporate all CLC firms within the bank’s mortgage conveyancing arrangements. This new system was agreed by both parties in Read More
Landmark Information Group have been offering legal professionals expert training covering a wide range of modules for over a decade. Our in-house trainers are committed to sharing invaluable knowledge and insight into key legal and Read More
Zoopla have released research figures, showing breakdown of the effects the proposed mansion tax could have on homeowners regionally. The data highlights an increased burden the tax reform could have on London and South East Read More