Mandatory price publication backed by SRA
The SRA has confirmed its support for the publication of prices for firms in certain areas of law including conveyancing.
The £20bn FTB burden
Recent research has revealed the wider impact of first-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder.
Is financial pressure causing solicitors to become fraudulent?
New research has suggested that half of lawyers are under financial pressure and are having to borrow money in order to cover their basic financial needs.
Property market unfazed by election result
Recent research has indicated that the property market has remained unperturbed by the recent general election result.
CLC publishes Action Plan for better-informed consumers in response to CMA recommendations
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has today published its Action Plan to implement the recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). These are aimed at ensuring that consumers are able to make well-informed choices of legal service provider. The key recommendation from the CMA asks the legal services regulators to ‘deliver a step change […]
A few thoughts on The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol
Introduction It is probably fair to say that most conveyancing transactions in England & Wales these days use the Protocol – ostensibly at least. It is compulsory for those solicitor firms accredited to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and is often adopted voluntarily by licenced conveyancers and non-CQS firms. However, looking at a couple […]
May sees fall in properties selling over asking price
Recent research has revealed that May saw just 3% of properties sell for over the asking price.
Keoghs Conveyancing shortlisted for LFS Award
Keoghs Conveyancing it pleased to announce it has been shortlisted for the North West Regional Conveyancer of the Year Award by Law Firm Services Limited.
Help to Buy supports 285k completions
Recent research has indicated that the Help to Buy schemes have been used by 285,000 homeowners to support them in funding their first property purchase.
Law firm growth driven by graduate internships
A graduate internship scheme has helped to drive the growth plans of two North East law firms.
Decision to strike-off solicitor overturned
A decision to strike off a solicitor has been recently overturned by the High Court on the basis he had no chance to defend himself.
SRA to look at public experience of conveyancing
The experiences of people using the conveyancing services offered by solicitors will be analysed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Supporting the Conveyancing Community 2017: It’s what PSG do…
As the market leading provider of searches and associated products and services to Conveyancers across England and Wales, PSG never rests in its mission to add value to clients and the community they serve.
Implementing 4MLD: Main points
The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4MLD) was created with an aim to strengthen the AML regime across the EU and is set to come into force today.
Challenger brand partners with conveyancing panel management specialists
LMS has been selected by Tesco Bank to be their integrated conveyancing partner.
Legal marketing experts launch new website
Solve Legal, the owners of publications Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate, are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new website.
Safe Buyer Scheme partners with Crimestoppers to promote safe conveyancers to consumers
The Safe Buyer Scheme is pleased to announce that, following recognition of the steps they have taken to prevent fraud in the property industry, they are now working with Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers is an independent charity which helps the police solve crimes, making communities safer.
New speakers attending our roadshow!
Today’s Conveyancer is excited to announce the addition of two new speakers at our free roadshow event next month.
SRA highlights publication of Treasury money laundering regulations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is working on new guidance for law firms, which it aims to publish shortly, following the announcement of new money laundering regulations today (Friday 23 June) by the Treasury.
Latest figures reveal rise in HM Land Registry applications
May saw a significant rise in applications to HM Land Registry according to the latest figures.
