SRA consults on changes to legal insurance and compensation rules
The SRA have published proposals designed to make sure users of legal services get the appropriate level of protection, and in turn benefit from a more competitive marketplace and increased […]
LSB gives go-ahead to the first stage of reforms to how solicitors qualify
Employers and education suppliers are being urged to push ahead with their preparations for the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Purplebricks begins search for “lifetime relationship” with customers (EAT)
Purplebricks has given details of how it intends to use some of its new investment, and in particular is spelling out its desire to build “lifetime relationships” with customers.
Bruce brothers to sell some of their stake in Purplebricks (PIE)
Purplebricks’ share price plunged yesterday, at one stage falling to 262p.
Agents claim Stamp Duty exemptions are starting to work as first-time buyer sales hit new high (PIE)
The Stamp Duty exemptions are starting to have an impact on first-time buyers, agents claim, as sales to them reached a three-year high last month.
Price falls set to increase across UK’s biggest cities (PIE)
The annual rate of house price growth in London has reached a seven-year low and could be in negative territory by the middle of this year, research claims.
Law Society hits out at regulator’s ‘demolition’ of client protections (LSG)
The Law Society has voiced dismay over the ’demolition’ of client protections proposed by the regulator in its new consultation on client redress.
Huge new investment announced for Purplebricks (EAT)
Purplebricks has announced what it describes as “a strategic investment from Axel Springer, Europe’s leading digital publisher.”
Estate agent in first-class train carriage broadcasts details of property deals – and Jeremy Vine listens (PIE)
Who was the mysterious estate agent apparently travelling first class and who upset fellow passenger Jeremy Vine?
Government confirms new UK registry of foreign property owners will be created (PIE)
The Government is to introduce a new register of property ownership that will be the first of its kind in the world, set up to tackle corruption and money laundering.
HMRC wins ruling over scheme claiming to cut stamp duty on homes (EAT)
HM Revenue and Customs has won a key ruling concerning a tax avoidance scheme promoter which claimed to be able to cut stamp duty on property by up to 60 […]
SRA unveils sweeping reforms to indemnity insurance and compensation fund (LF)
The SRA has unveiled its second attempt to reduce the compulsory level of professional indemnity insurance to £500,000 – although conveyancers would have to secure £1m in cover.