Good conveyancers are as rare as rocking-horse do dah (LSG)
The conveyancing market is busy again and many firms are trying to recruit additional staff to cope with the increased demand; however, it’s very much a buyer’s market, and good […]
Solicitor data opened to comparison sites by Christmas (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has agreed to share its data on solicitors with comparison websites set up by third parties by the end of this year.
Government approves apprenticeship scheme (LSG)
A new apprenticeship route to legal careers has been approved by the government, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Education announced today.
Agents ‘still marketing properties as available after offers accepted’ (PIE)
The Property Ombudsman has rejected claims that the new Code is unclear as to whether properties that are SSTC or Under Offer should be labelled as such when marketing continues.
Agents should use Under Offer and not SSTC, says ombudsman (PIE)
The Property Ombudsman has said that estate agents should use the term Under Offer, rather than Sold Subject to Contract.