Gazundering is back as London buyers slash offers by thousands (PIE)
Gazundering is sweeping back into the London market, with buyers of expensive properties slashing their prices in the last week – after offers have already been agreed.
Landlord wins in David and Goliath case over licensing (PIE)
A David and Goliath case has resulted in an extraordinary victory for a single small landlord, protesting against a local authority’s plans for a licensing scheme.
Making illusion a reality
Last Thursday we launched the Conveyancer/Estate Agent Best Practice Guide, which we believe is the first of its kind for the property sector.
How to make the conveyancing process a well-oiled machine (TC)
It’s widely recognised that comparison sites are now used by many consumers when it comes to looking for the best deal. We Help You Too Ltd develops business solutions that […]
Assure Law buys HighStreetLawyer in bid to build 200-firm network (LF)
Business consultancy Assure Law has acquired a majority stake in HighStreetLawyer.com, the network of small firms, and plans to expand it substantially.
SRA rejects Law Society bid to extend indemnity run-off period by three years (LF)
The SRA has rejected a proposal by the Law Society to extend the additional indemnity run-off cover provided by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund for a further three years until 2023.
Solicitors PII broker collapsed after insurer failure (LSG)
An insurance broker specialising in the solicitors indemnity market went bust after aligning with an insurer that failed, a report has revealed.
Northern Rock’s £261m defeat in High Court (LSG)
Treasury-owned Northern Rock Asset Management (NRAM plc) has suffered a landmark defeat in a High Court case brought to establish the validity of unsecured loans made by the bank.