Padstow in Cornwall is well known as being the home of Chef Rick Stein’s restaurant empire. It is perhaps better known in legal circles as being the location of the Atlantic Bays Holiday Park. Read More
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have recently confirmed that rules regarding firms publishing price information may be revealed as soon as summer 2017.Read More
The Supreme Court yesterday (24/01/17) ruled that Parliamentary support was required in order for article 50 to be triggered, rejecting the appeal from the government.Read More
Following the decision made by the Supreme Court yesterday (24/01/17) , speculation is brewing in regards to the impact on the government and the UK as a whole.Read More
In a judgement released today (24/01/17), the Supreme Court has ruled that Parliament must vote on whether the government can initiate the Brexit process. Following the judgement in 2016, this decision means that the Prime Minister Theresa Read More
Earlier this morning (24/01/17), the Supreme Court ruled that the government requires Parliamentary approval before Article 50 can be triggered.Read More
Few would deny that 2016 has been full of twists and turns.Read More
Lawyers and advisers who enable tax evasion may be subject to harsher consequences following the introduction of tougher sanctions at the start of 2017.Read More
Described in the Law Commission’s Report 271 (Law Com 271), the “doctrine of adverse possession” allows the acquisition of a title to land that is owned by somebody else. This is subject to certain conditions, which Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has obtained a freezing injunction from the High Court as a result of concerns that money due to Chambers Solicitors, formerly of 37 Grattan Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2LU, is Read More
VAT on Local Authority CON29 fees will be introduced on 1st January 2017Read More
“5p Carrier Bag” initiative could revolutionise sustainable development
When the charge for single-use plastic carrier bags was introduced in England on 5th October 2015, Tesco reported a 78% drop in number of single-use carrier bags taken from its stores in England in the first month. Read More
Last November, The Land Registry made allowances for conveyancer’s to lodge certified copies of deeds and documents when lodging a first registration application (Form FR1). Until recently conveyancers could only lodge original deeds and Read More
Conveyancing Association conference discusses template for future conveyancing process
Following discussions at its ‘Modernising Conveyancing’ Conference, the Conveyancing Association, the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (6th December 2016) announced it will set out a template for the future, and produce a Read More
A solicitor who worked in a firm involved in mortgage fraud has been told she is unable to claim indemnity insurance, despite a High Court ruling dismissing an original dishonesty claim involving referring to herself Read More
Don’t doubt value of money laundering prevention
Due to conveyancing transactions usually being of high value as well as their ability to take place without raising suspicion, they are a favoured method of laundering money. The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) have Read More
Original documents no longer needed for first registration lodgements
Conveyancers can now lodge first registration applications without the need for original deeds and documents being sent, from this week (28th November 2016).Read More
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