More ignorance?
In January this year I commented on various articles which had appeared in newspapers about leasehold land. I suppose I should not have been surprised, therefore, to come across an article in The Times on October 7th which again showed just how little journalists – and homeowners – know about house buying and selling. The […]
‘Understand the ground’ takes centre stage as mortgage refused
Terrafirma, one of tmgroup’s environmental search providers, has today rebranded and launched a new website supported by a new strapline -‘understand the ground’.
Research challenges the burden of regulation
A cultural shift in attitude towards risk management may prove to be the most important driver of future law firm growth, according to research with independent law firms.
SLC Member takes Grand Prix Title at 1st ever ESTAS Conveyancer Awards
Members of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) won a number of awards, including the two top awards of the night at this year’s inaugural ESTAS Conveyancer Awards. The awards came on the back of a customer service survey completed by over 5,000 clients.
Thames Valley firm wins major award for outstanding client service
Conveyancing specialists in the Thames Valley are celebrating after winning a major national award to recognise their impeccable standards of customer service.
Legal Eye Congratulate ESTAS Award Winners
Legal Eye are pleased to have attended last week’s inaugural ESTAS Awards Ceremony, recognising success across the conveyancing industry.
Howden publish latest edition of Pi Magazine
To read the latest edition of Pi magazine from Howden, please click the image below An influx of capital into the insurance market and competition between insurers and brokers has driven down the cost of many forms of insurance. That’s great news for insureds but the sustainability of pricing must be considered against a backdrop of […]
Call for evidence – What does this mean for Conveyancers?
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published a ‘Call for Evidence’, identifying the key issues with home buying and selling as it stands, as well as committing to reform the process.
Legal services sector ‘cannot afford to stand still’
The Lord Chancellor has warned that there is still much to be done in the legal services sector and that it cannot afford to stand still.
Partner Promotion at Leeds Law Firm
A Leeds law firm has promoted one of its lawyers.
Government aim to ‘inject innovation’ into the home-buying process
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) are seeking feedback on the current home buying process in their recently launched Call for Evidence.
The Landmark Academy helps property solicitors prepare for Continuing Competence CPD deadline
With the deadline of 31st October 2017 fast approaching for solicitors to meet their development targets of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Continuing Competence CPD requirements, Landmark Information has announced the addition of new webinars and training guidance on its free-to-use Landmark Academy training portal.
Conveyancing Association respond to publication of DCLG’s ‘Improving the home buying and selling process: call for evidence’
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (23rd October 2017) provided an initial response to the publication of the DCLG’s Call for evidence on ‘Improving the home buying and selling process’.
Top Conveyancing Firms announced by Phil Spencer at 1st ESTAS Awards
Three hundred of the UK’s top conveyancers celebrated the success of the industry at the first ever ESTAS Conveyancer Awards on Friday evening.
Government Call for Evidence on how to improve the housing process
The Government has launched a call for evidence, seeking industry views on ways to improve the home buying and selling process.
Breaking News: M&S to offer mortgages early next year
M&S Bank has announced plans to offer mortgages early next year. The retailer’s banking arm will be taking on the likes of on Tesco and Sainsbury’s with assurances of “competitive rates across a range of terms”. As yet, there is no indication as to what those rates might be and no firm date for launch. […]
Government launch consultation on regulatory leasehold body
The creation of an independent regulatory body is being considered by the government to oversee the leasehold sector.
HMLR applications see monthly fall
The latest transaction data for England and Wales revealed a monthly fall in the number of applications completed by HM Land Registry (HMLR).
BPL announces “business as usual” following Metamorph buyout
Last week, consolidator Metamorph Law made a further acquisition with the buyout of conveyancing firm, BPL Solicitors. Formed in 2005 by solicitors David Bridge and Mark Stimson, BPL, which has offices across the south-west, has around 100 staff and specialises in panel-focused residential conveyancing and remortgage work. It also provides bespoke, high-end residential conveyancing, construction […]
Thames Water Property Searches free CPD: Register today to attend
Thames Water Property Searches are hosting a free Residential CPD on Monday 11 December at the Crowne Plaza, Gatwick.
