Last chance!
There are still places available for the LFS conference and the dinner on the 14th September 2016. The focus for this year’s conference is A Business Planning Day and as such, 18 industry leading experts, will present in three separate break out rooms focusing on: IT, Marketing and Compliance. The conference will give you and your […]
Free event with SRA Director of Regulatory Policy on 6 Sept 2016
The SRA Director of Regulatory Policy, Chris Handford, is attending a free event in London to discuss proposed changes to the SRA Handbook and Accounts Rules with firms. The event will be an opportunity for firms to share their views, ask the SRA questions, and learn from other’s experiences. Katie Jackson, Director at Honne, will […]
Invitation to free webinar on London Underground, HS2 & Crossrail
Pali, in conjunction with Groundsure, would like to invite you to join our free Webinar on London Underground, HS2 & Crossrail
PSG share ongoing schedule of charitable events for 2016
As part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, PSG are delighted to share how its network have been supporting charitable organisations in 2016 and reveal plans for upcoming fundraising efforts for the rest of the year. There have been a variety of sponsored walks, runs and cycling trials but the one event that […]
Have you entered the Conveyancer of the Year Awards 2016?
Entries to the Conveyancer of the Year Awards 2016, presented as part of the prestigious Estate Agency of the Year Awards, are now open.
Law Society unveil Annual Excellence Awards shortlist
The shortlist for the Law Society’s 10th annual Excellence Awards have been announced with 89 nominations for firms and 49 nominations for individuals across 17 categories. The society say the awards are a recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process – underpinning England […]
Groundsure announced as National Business Awards finalist
Today, Groundsure has been shortlisted for the Grichan Partnership Sustainable Business Award for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
Law Society publishes practice note on e-Signatures
The Law Society have released a practice note on e-signatures for contracts. The society say solicitors will be able to make greater and more confident use of technology in their day-to-day work following the release of the practice note on the use of e-signatures for commercial contracts. The note sets out the relevant law around the […]
Groundsure Charity Golf Day 2016
Groundsure are hosting their inaugural charity golf day on 30th September 2016 at Cottesmore Hotel Golf and Country Club, West Sussex, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.
Revealed: the conveyancers most frequently mentioned by LeO
These are the most conveyancers who were on the receiving end of the most Legal Ombudsman decisions between April 1st 2015 and 31st March 2016. In total there were 344 firms subject to 460 decisions. Keppe & Partners was subject to 14 decisions with a remedy required in 13 decisions, including two where the firm […]
Pair of Solicitors to attempt standup in front of 450 for charity
A pair of Solicitors from Sheffield based Proddow Mackay are to attempt to make 450 stoney faced punters laugh as part of a charity fundraiser. The event, in aid of Weston Park Hospital, will see ten volunteers take the stage at Sheffield City Hall with the aim of raising £20,000 to fund cancer research projects. […]
Cast your vote for Lender of the Year
The Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards is calling for your input in deciding who will be this year’s Lender of the Year. Sponsored by Decision First, the Conveyancers’ Lender of the Year award requires all conveyancers to vote for the lender they believe offers the best service to both conveyancers and their clients. To register […]
Searches UK congratulate the winners of the Modern Law Awards
Last night’s event, at The Rum Warehouse in Liverpool, was a hugely successful evening with solicitor and conveyancing firms being rewarded and recognised for their excellence and achievements throughout the year. Searches UK‘s Managing Director, Andrew Stenning, was part of the judging panel that reviewed and mediated the accomplishments of each firm to decide who […]
Law Society express major concerns over Land Registry privatisation
The Law Society have expressed concern over the potential privatisation of Land Registry. It follows an impassioned debate on the matter in the House of Commons in which one junior minister hinted the plans may be scrapped for a second time. The Law Society say the body is a “vital piece of national infrastructure” and have […]
Welsh Government to take reigns on the principality’s SDLT
Taxes on property transactions in Wales will be handed over to Cardiff Bay with the Senedd passing the legislation enabling them to do so. The two new taxes cover Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax and will be renamed the Land Transaction Tax and the Landfill Disposals Tax. The Senedd says they are the […]
New Land Registry House Price Index puts average price up to £209,054
The revamped House Price Index from Land Registry has put the average price of a UK property up 8.2% year on year to £209,054. The statistics also include data on sales volumes for February which put the final number of sales in February at 56,884 for England, 5,507 for Scotland and 2,796 for Wales, rises […]
LegalEx 2016 – And the winner is…
The dust is still settling from this year’s LegalEx show, and what an event it was! With over 2000 members of the legal community in attendance over the two days and a host of interesting seminars to choose from, there was a real buzz around the ExCeL on the 11th and 12th of May. After […]
Don’t miss out on the LFS Conference 2016 – book today!
With three and half months still to go before this year’s LFS Conveyancing Conference, we are pleased to report that tickets sales are running at record levels. We have already sold more than last year and despite moving to the fantastic new venue – the Vox Centre at Resort World in Birmingham, it could well […]
Law Society latest organisation to express doubt on Land Registry privatisation
The Law Society has become the latest in a long line of organisations to announce their opposition to George Osborne’s second attempt at privatising Land Registry. Previously, the Conveyancing Association, the Competition and Markets Authority and News Media Organisation have all stated their opposition to the move, as well as the Open Data Institute and […]
Modern Law Conveyancing Awards nominations announced
The nominations for the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards have been announced ahead of the award ceremony in Liverpool on 14th July. Awards include regional conveyancing firm of the year for the North of england, Midlands, South of England and Wales, Search provider of the year, rising star, business development professional and innovation of […]
