Regulator to probe emails talking up ‘mandatory’ CPD requirements (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority says it will be ‘looking into the detail’ of a CPD provider’s email urging solicitors to complete ‘mandatory’ self-assessment.
MPs tell government – stamp duty cut isn’t really helping first time buyers (EAT)
One of the most influential select committees in parliament has told the government that it needs to do more – much more – to solve the country’s housing crisis.
Solicitors and technologists form CLC-licensed ABS to launch digital conveyancing venture (LF)
An alternative business structure (ABS) founded by government IT specialists has launched an online service that hopes to harness technology to simplify the conveyancing process.
Estate agency has survived longer than anyone expected… only upmarket agents will survive (PIE)
Estate agency has lasted longer than anyone was expecting but a wave of innovation in the sector could soon see most traditional agents swept away by online firms, a prominent […]
Warning over viewing scam issued by landlord group (TC)
A landlord group has expressed its concern over online scam property viewings taking place across the UK.
ABS joining licensed conveyancers with accountants looks to expand (LF)
A multi-disciplinary alternative business structure (ABS) is looking to build on its unique combination of licensed conveyancers and chartered accountants.
Couple unable to sell house where ground rent doubles every decade
For many getting on the property ladder is a life goal – but what happens when that dream becomes a nightmare?
Online deeds come a step closer as government accepts liability (LSG)
Electronically signed mortgage deeds came a step closer yesterday when the government asked parliament to accept the ‘low’ risk of the scheme.
Conveyancers banking on more agency referrals as they anticipate growing workload in 2018 (PIE)
More than half of firms of licensed conveyancers are expecting their workload to increase this year, the sector regulator says.
Solicitors’ Property Centre reports losses as it mounts fight-back against portals’ listings of agents (PIE)
The Edinburgh Solicitors’ Property Centre has reported a loss of over £77,000 as it tries to mount a strategy a Scotland-wide strategy to compete with the national portals.
Home owners of low EPC properties could be forced to upgrade them before sale (PIE)
Homes with poor energy performance could be banned from the sales market, with owners having to upgrade them before being allowed to sell them.
Ombudsman faces shortfall after unexpected rise in complaints (LF)
Solicitors have demanded to know how the Legal Ombudsman intends to reduce the cost of its work to an all-time low at the same time that it is seeking extra […]