Solicitors don’t talk to us, say unhappy home movers (PIE)
Dealing with solicitors is a key stress point for home movers, with lack of communication a significant problem.
December Transaction Data from Land Registry (TC)
The Transaction Data shows Land Registry completed 1,175,230 applications from its customers in December.
Don’t Let Flooding Dampen Your Transactions (TC)
Flooding has always been served to us as a timely reminder of how environmental factors can destabilise property values. With the Environmental Agency previously stating that one in six homes […]
Third law firm fined for involvement in SDLT avoidance scheme (LF)
A third law firm has been fined by the SRA for its involvement in a stamp duty avoidance scheme operated by Inventive Tax Strategies.
Quindell in talks to sell legal services arm to Slater & Gordon (LF)
Alternative business structure Quindell is in talks to sell an operating division to Slater & Gordon, it was announced yesterday, with due diligence on personal injury file transfers currently underway.
Law Society voices ‘dual regulation’ fears (LSG)
The Law Society has voiced renewed concern about the prospect of ‘dual regulation’ for solicitors who conduct consumer credit work.