London Legal Walk 2016
On the 16 May a team from Thames Water Property Searches’ took to the streets of London and joined around 10,000 participants made up of members of the legal profession, business associates and family and friends, to take part in the London Legal Walk. The 10km walk was around some on London’s legal landmarks beginning […]
Hundreds turn out for Law Society’s 10km LegalWalk
Legal professionals from all branches of the industry turned out this week for a sponsored walk through London. Fundraisers gathered outside the Law Society’s Chancery Lane building before strolling through the city and returning for food, drinks and entertainment. The 10km walk was in aid of the London Legal Support Trust who assist law centres […]
Legalex was a blast – when does the next one start?
Legalex was bigger and better than ever this year with over 2000 solicitors and legal professionals flocking to the ExCeL in London for this epic 2-day event. Searches UK could be found at the entrance of the exhibition on stand L400 with their art gallery concept: ‘The Art of Conveyancing Searches’. Delegates were guided through […]
Geodesys are delighted to be presenting and exhibiting at Legalex this week!
Geodesys will be at the Legalex Exhibition and Conference at Excel London on the 11th and 12th May 2016. Kevin Brown, our Director and Chairman of the Drainage and Water Searches Network will be presenting on how a CON29DW offers the homebuyer complete protection in relation to connections, assets, adoption and sewer flooding. As Chairman of […]
Last chance to book for SLC roadshow in London
Fraud and cybercrime event a ‘must attend’ for conveyancers.
Legalex 2016 Countdown
Less than two weeks to LegalEx 2016! The show takes place on 11th & 12th May 2016 at ExCeL, London, so save the date in your diary and secure your free ticket today! Once again Legalex has attracted the most amazing line-up of speakers; you can hear from Lesley Batchelor (Director General of the Institute […]
Conveyancing Association updates Conveyancing Progression Training Course
The Conveyancing Association has announced updates for it’s Conveyancing Progression Training Course to include changes to SDLT and the Mortgage Credit Directive. According to CA there has been “considerable” feedback from those who have already taken the course which has informed adjustments tot he training materials. Andrew Dewar, Joint Senior Partner at Curchods Estate Agents, […]
Christina Blacklaws elected deputy vice president of the Law Society
The Director of Client Services at Cripps LLP has been elected deputy vice president of the Law Society. Christina Blacklaws will take up the post in July when the Robert Bourns becomes president and Joe Egan vice president. After graduating in jurisprudence from Oxford she qualified as a solicitor in 1991 specialising in family law. […]
SRA announce consultation on making it easier to switch regulators
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have announced a consultation on making it easier for firms to switch regulators. The announcement comes after the Society for Licensed Conveyancers wrote to the SRA asking them to review the situation and remove the need for professional indemnity insurance cover while the switch is taking place. The current Participating Insurers […]
Housing supply jumped 54% in last month – NAEA
First time buyers are first in line to benefit when it comes to the increase in stamp duty on second homes according to the National Association of Estate Agents with the number of FTBs up 28% in March. Just short of 40% of estate agents expect the buy-to-let (BTL) stamp duty reforms to increase availability […]
Home Secretary launches biggest reforms to money laundering regime in a decade
The Home Secretary has unveiled a new action plan to deal with money laundering and corruption. The plan includes reform to the fundamental reform of the suspicious activity reports regime and the creation of new powers such as Unexplained Wealth Orders requiring those suspected of money laundering to declare their wealth and the provision of […]
Diversity delivers
As one of the co-founders of LGBT networking and support group, Freehold, David Mann celebrates the value of a diverse workforce.
CML expect 10,000 fewer transactions in April May and June because of SDLT reforms.
The Council for Mortgage Lenders say they expect to see 10,000 fewer mortgage transactions per months in the first quarter of the new tax year, following the pre-stamp duty increase rush on second homes. Analysis from the CML says the introduction of the 3% surcharge stamp duty on second homes this month resulted in up […]
Land Registry completes 266,169 searches in March
According to newly released statistics, Land Registry completed 266,159 searches in March up from 185,139 searches in February. In total there were 1,608,638 applications in March, up from 1,552,805 in february. This includes 359,911 applications in respect of registered land (dealings), up nearly 12,000 from February. There were 720,349 applications to obtain an official copy […]
LSSA steps back from further development of Free2Convey
At last week’s annual general meeting the LSSA membership welcomed the continuing development of Free2Convey but also recognised the differences between Pracctice and some LSSA members in commercial and market strategy, functional scope and product direction. As such it was agreed that it was more appropriate for individual members to have separate commercial arrangements with […]
SRA warn new CPD regime just six months away
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a reminder to solicitors that the new Continuing Professional Development scheme is just six months away. The new scheme comes in on 1st November and removes the need to count the number of CPD hours whether they are or aren’t accredited. Solicitors will be expected instead to reflect on […]
Conveyancing Foundation sets it’s sights on raising £10,000 with 255 mile cycle
Volunteers from the Conveyancing Foundation are set to ride 255 miles from Cardiff to Colchester via Bath and Clapham Common in order to raise £10,000 for a children’s charity. Three of the group intend to ride the full distance, with Lloyd Davies, Rob Hosier and Geraint Aubrey tackling the ride over three consecutive days while […]
Julian Bryan appointed Chair of Legal Software Suppliers Association
The Managing Director of Quill Pinpoint has been appointed the chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association. Julian Bryan takes over from Matt Lancaster, Sales and Marketing Director for Osprey Legal Cloud. Julian Bryan, LSSA Chair said: “I’m delighted to be picking up the chairman’s baton and build on the successes of my predecessors. With […]
Law Society calls for Legal Ombudsman to award costs against “vexatious” complainants
The Law Society has called for changes to the Legal Ombudsman’s fee structure to include awarding costs against vexatious complainants. The Society has also called on the Ombudsman to protect small firms and reduce incentives for settling complaints without merit before they reach the Legal Ombudsman. The Ombudsman can currently charge £400 case fees even […]
Conveyancing Association partners with DUAL to launch legal indemnity insurance service
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (13th April 2016) announced a new partnership with DUAL Asset Underwriting, the world’s largest underwriting agency, launching an online service providing conveyancing firms with a new way to arrange legal indemnity insurance for residential transactions. The new online comparison service – […]
