Simplify Group – Update from the CLC – 17 December, 2021
The CLC has been in constant touch with managers at Simplify since the incident was first reported. The regulated law firms within the Simplify group that were involved in the […]
Prescribed clauses leases (PG64)
Information about the presentation of prescribed information in certain registrable leases (practice guide 64).
Index map: official search (PG10)
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Easements (PG62)
Guidance about the registration of easements under the Land Registration Act 2002. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 62).
Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50).
Conveyancing IT crash – company slammed for ‘wall of silence’ (EAT)
A consultancy specialising in data protection issues has sharply criticised the Simplify Group for its ongoing lack of communications over its data breach.
Purplebricks staff angry over handling of Premier Property Lawyers mess – claim
Whistleblower says staff have told not to escalate client complaints about conveyancing problems caused by conveyancing partner’s IT meltdown.
HSBC fined £63.9m for AML failures (TC)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined HSBC Bank £63.9m for failings in its anti-money laundering (AML) processes.
How Australia avoided a conveyancer capacity crunch during Covid-19 (TC)
Despite early fears that the coronavirus pandemic would lead to a downturn in activity, the Australian housing market – much like the UK’s – experienced something of a boom.
British Conveyancing Awards – entries open until 11th Jan
The British Conveyancing Awards returns in 2022 to celebrate the cream of the conveyancing crop.