Leading Lawyers Welcome Reform To Eviction Law (TC)
Leading property lawyers called for reform to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions in order to protect tenants and bring balance between the rights of tenants and landlords.
Most clients satisfied with lawyers – if they use them (LF)
The vast majority of clients are happy with the services they receive, although there was a noticeable gap in satisfaction with regulated and unregulated providers, the largest ever survey of […]
HM Land Registry request for information (requisition) data: October to December 2019 – 22-1-20
Information about the 500 customers that lodged the most applications with us from October to December 2019.
Misusing the name of Moon Beever LLP – 22-1-20
The SRA has received reports that members of the public have been receiving telephone calls purporting to be from Moon Beever LLP.
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.
Stop saying the property market is broken when it’s not, says Faulkner (TN)
Leading industry consultant Kate Faulkner says media headlines and many industry market reports misrepresent affordability in the property market and put off first time buyers.