HM Land Registry requisitions – 22-1-20
General advice for conveyancers on how to avoid requisitions.
Ongoing Competence Call for Evidence (LSB)
LSB opens debate on professional competence in the legal services sector.
“Michael Wilson” misusing the name of TLT LLP – 22-1-20
The SRA has received a report that a “Michael Wilson” is falsely claiming to be solicitor working for “TLT Solicitors”.
Solicitor, conveyancer or lawyer – which is the best choice to handle a transaction? (PIE)
The challenge for consumers is that for every experienced and expert unqualified lawyer there are many people doing conveyancing that should not be let near an electric kettle, let alone […]
Agents warned to get it right over leasehold listings or face accusations of mis-selling in future (PIE)
As estate agents and portals come under pressure over the advertising and selling of leasehold properties, a new workshop has been announced to give advice.
Conveyancing call for Knotweed info shows need for treatment – claim (EAT)
The increasing demand for information on Japanese Knotweed during the house buying process is emphasising the need for householders to pay more attention to the problem, it is claimed.
LSB plans fresh look at tests of ongoing competence (LSG)
The ongoing competence of lawyers – and how to test it – will come under the microscope from regulators who want to discover whether more can be done.