Stark warning that estate agencies could close in next 12 months (EAT)
A partner at Carter Jonas says that the next 12 months could see stagnation in the market and as a result “a shake-out with some estate agents facing branch closures.”
Nearly a quarter of estate agencies would not pass anti-money laundering spot checks (PIE)
A significant number of estate agency businesses would struggle to pass an anti-money laundering spot check, while nearly a quarter could be breaking the law because they don’t have an […]
Just 6% go for cheapest solicitor – SRA conveyancing research (LSG)
A law firm’s reputation counts for more than cost in choosing a conveyancer, according to what the Solicitors Regulation Authority today hails as the largest-ever behavioural trial on price and […]
Bad news for leaseholders as Appeal Court backs estate owners (EAT)
Home owners seeking lease extensions may now have to pay more as a result of a controversial judgement handed down by the Court of Appeal.
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal contesting leasehold extension valuation (TC)
The Court of Appeal has ruled against Mundy in the long-running case regarding leasehold extensions.
Stock market listed firms no riskier than any other, says SRA chief (LSG)
A leading legal regulator has rejected the suggestion that innovative business structures present a greater risk of financial failure.
What Do Law Firms Think About The CMA Recommendations? (TC)
New research has found that the majority of conveyancing practice heads believe that client reviews are the best determinant of client choice.
The end of the wet signature? Land Registry presses ahead with digital conveyancing services (PIE)
Taxpayers will underwrite a level of risk of fraud when the Land Registry starts accepting digital signatures as part of changes that will allow mortgage and conveyancing services to be […]
Identity of estate agents fined under anti-money laundering regulations could soon be revealed (PIE)
The identity of estate agents slapped with penalties for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering regulations — currently kept secret — could soon be revealed.
Digital conveyancing one step closer as Government approve rule change (TC)
Land Registration rules that aim to pave the way for digital land registration have been approved by the Government.
Spy agency is probing bitcoin risks
GCHQ is investigating the risks associated with digital currency Bitcoin.
Conveyancing regulator aims to become ‘regulator of choice’ (LSG)
A specialist regulator hopes to take a larger share of the conveyancing market away from the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s grip, announcing a strategy to become the ‘regulator of choice’ for […]