Reference request failure leads to solicitor being struck off
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has struck off a solicitor who failed to request references from a conveyancer who went on to commit fraud.
HMLR update aims to speed up removal of Form A restrictions
The electronic Document Registration Service (e-DRS) has recently been updated by HM Land Registry.
HMLR wins award for Raising Fraud Awareness
A Government Counter Fraud award has been won by HM Land Registry.
17% boost in SDLT income despite falling transactions
Recent data has revealed that Stamp Duty receipts for the 2016 financial year on residential property have grown by 17%.
Decision from Legal Services Board simplifies regulator switch
A rule change proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to enable firms to switch regulators more easily has been approved by the Legal Services Board.
Consumer group says leasehold reform needs to go further
A consumer group for homeowners has taken a strong stance on the Government’s leasehold consultation.
CLC support leasehold reform
Unfair practices in the leasehold market have resulted in significant problems for those affected, with many of the repercussions still being felt.
Two key appointments made at Solve Legal Marketing
Solve Legal, publishers of Today’s Conveyancer, are pleased to announce the key promotions of two senior team members as part of its growth and development strategy.
Did we see you at the LFS Conference this year?
Last month, Lawyer Checker was pleased to have attended the annual LFS Conference, hailed as the largest event on the conveyancing calendar.
Number of properties lodged for registration builds
August saw a significant rise in the number of properties lodged for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total saw a monthly rise of 5,039.
Searches as disbursements: What next for the industry?
Industry bodies have shared their response to a recent case which questioned whether search fees would be classed as disbursements when charging a client during a conveyancing transaction.
Welsh Stamp Duty Changes announced
Stamp Duty changes for those set to buy a home in Wales have recently been announced.
‘Law Firm Growth and Compliance’ roadshows proving a success
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to announce that feedback from the first of their Law Firm Growth and Compliance CPD seminars has been excellent.
Information is power! Conveyancers at our latest CPD event heard about the best ways to protect clients and make their practices safer
Information is power! That was the message to attendees at the Thames Water Property Searches latest residential conveyancing CPD event, which took place at the Saw Swee Hock Centre, London School of Economics, on 14 September.
Prime Minister pledges £2bn for affordable housing
The Prime Minister has announced that a further £2 billion will be invested in affordable housing.
Land Data agrees extension to NLIS Hub contract
Land Data has confirmed an extension to the NLIS Hub contract has been agreed with the existing provider Decision Insight Information Group (DIIG).
HM Land Registry: digital services are the key to our future
A regular glance at the job adverts on the HM Land Registry website will give you a good idea of our priorities as an organisation.
Kate Faulkner and TDS launch report into conflicts in the PRS
Property expert Kate Faulkner has called for greater education of tenants and landlords of their respective rights and responsibilities in the rented sector to minimise conflicts.
Your firm is AT RISK if you don’t have reasonable prevention procedures in place
Last week was another really busy week for the Legal Eye, Risk & Compliance Specialists, as they assisted many firms with their Implementation and Communication Plans to ensure that they were ahead of the curve in getting in place their reasonable prevention procedures to ensure compliance with the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
Regulators off to a good start with price publication proposals
The Legal Services Board (LSB) have described proposals to publish prices as a ‘sufficient starting point’ to improving legal service price transparency.
