Trio of solicitors struck off after fraudsters infiltrate firm
A firm costing the compensation fund almost £3 million through their handling of conveyancing transactions have had three of their solicitors struck off.
SRA starts discussion on better information for consumers
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published initial ideas for improving the information available about law firms and solicitors, which could help consumers make more informed choices and result in a more competitive legal sector. In its discussion paper, “Regulatory data and consumer choice in legal services”, the SRA explores what information it could […]
Local Authority Search delays need to be tackled
As I hope you’re aware, the Association is currently putting the final pieces in place for our ‘White Paper’ on ‘Modernising the Home Moving Process’ and we have looked extensively throughout the current system to see where there can be severe delays, or increased costs, or both, and in doing so have actively looked at […]
Lloyds to slash number of firms on legal panel
Lloyds are to slash the number of firms from its legal panel from 10 to 8
Another month of stability for housing market post-referendum
The latest Land Registry UK House Price Index for August 2016 has been released
Old codes are now obsolete – ensure you are using the right code!
NCA issue revised Glossary Codes for SARs reporting
Dezrezlegal to offer streamlined conveyancing through new partnership development
A Welsh-based property services company aims to speed up the house buying process by creating new partnerships with a surveying company, as well as a buildings and content insurance provider. Dezrezlegal aims to give clients a ‘one-stop-shop’ service thanks to their fresh partnerships with GOTO Surveys and First Complete. This introduces ability to trade additionally […]
InfoTrack win another award
InfoTrack are delighted to have been recognised as a leading conveyancing service provider at the Symphony Legal Conference 2016, winning the Product/Service Provider of the Year 2016. InfoTrack opened in the UK in July, 2015 and offer a platform for all the key conveyancing tasks including SDLT Submissions, AP1 Transfers, Conveyancing Searches and due diligence […]
Cost of property deposits increase year-on-year despite percentage decrease
The average deposit paid for a property in England and Wales increased by c. £5,000 year-on-year, despite deposit sizes as a proportion of the purchase price falling by an average of 1% across the country, research by My Home Move, the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing service has found. In addition: Deposit percentages decreased […]
Solicitor and consumer opinion contributes to Law Society’s SRA proposal response
In response to the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) consultation, the Law Society have published their own report based on their surveys of both consumers and Society members.
Coventry Street
Coventry Street is the understated yellow property on the Monopoly board. Nestled between the larger Leicester Square and Piccadilly, it is a short street that connects the two. First designed as a street for entertainment, it was built in 1681 and named after the politician Henry Coventry, the secretary of state to Charles II. It […]
Largest flood event in November?
Future Climate Info (FCI) and JBA Risk Management present a morning seminar dedicated to flood risk in its many forms on Thursday 17th November 2016 at the Culture Space, Canada Water, London. Join the FCI team and three industry leaders at this key flood seminar which will take a deeper dive into flooding – outlining […]
Do you keep track of how much time you spend on compliance related tasks?
October is a time for setting budgets for many law firms to ensure that they are equipped for the opportunities and challenges the next year will inevitably bring.
Avoid unavoidable requisitions
Land Registry have brought out new guidance this month relating to avoidable and unavoidable requisitions
Legal practices miss the most calls on Tuesday at 10am, Moneypenny finds
Legal firms are missing the most calls in the first half of the week, with their lines the busiest at 10am on a Tuesday, according to telephone answering specialist, Moneypenny. In its most recent analysis of calls to its legal receptionists, Moneypenny discovered that law firms’ switchboards received the highest volume of telephone traffic on […]
Transparent Terms and Conditions promise fair business
Transparent Terms and Conditions give everyone peace of mind that they are receiving a fair service from tmgroup – no matter what size their firm is. Almost everyone has sat on a plane and wondered how much the person next to them REALLY paid for their ticket. Did they pay more than you? Did you […]
Law Society’s reaction to SDLT reform
Whilst generally welcoming the reduced payment windows for stamp duty land tax (SDLT), the Law Society and City of London Law Society have warned that unless certain exemptions are permitted, errors may creep in. The change, proposed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), suggests a reduction from 30 to 14 days for the SDLT filing […]
Supply of property continues to increase in key regions of London
As prices rise across the board due to increased market optimism, the number of individuals seeking to sell their home grows, according to research from Home.co.uk. Across the regions, supply has particularly increased; on a year-on-year basis by 11%. The increase has been most prominent in particular regions, perhaps most notably in the East of […]
“The storm in the housing market is settling”
Search Acumen respond to the RICS Residential Market Survey for September 2016
Landmark Information Group enhance flood risk analysis with GeoSmart’s 5m groundwater dataset
The leading environmental data provider continues its successful partnership to provide improved insight for property professionals and consultants.
