‘Cautionary tale’ on free advice from solicitors (LSG)
Dispute resolution experts have stressed that lawyers should not fear the implications of a case where an architect was found liable for free professional advice to friends – but they […]
Conveyancing chatbot aims to engage potential clients looking for a quote (LF)
Leading conveyancing firm Convey Law has launched what is said to be the first fully automated chatbot that can engage with potential conveyancing clients, provide instant fee quotes, and then […]
Indemnity insurers secure key PII Supreme Court ruling (LSG)
Industry experts say insurers will be heartened by a Supreme Court judgment which could determine how indemnity insurance-related claims are aggregated.
Land Registry records just under 70,000 sales transactions in February (PIE)
The Land Registry recorded 69,815 property transactions in February, data on its workload reveals.
The skills shortage in law firms is the biggest threat to handling cybercrime (LF)
The skills shortage in our businesses is the biggest threat to our industry when looking at cybercrime. Cybercriminals are not just after money but are looking for sensitive information too, […]
Consumer watchdog sounds caution on transparency drive (LSG)
The legal consumer watchdog has warned of a risk that clients may be overwhelmed with information if regulators overdo the current transparency drive.
Government heeds concerns over stamp duty reform (LSG)
The government has agreed to go back to the drawing board over proposed reforms to the way it collects stamp duty land tax following consistent concerns raised by conveyancers.
New service launches for agents which combines conveyancing and Consumer Protection Regulations compliance (PIE)
A new sister company to auction platform IAM Sold has launched, offering a white-labelled conveyancing service to agents.
Conveyancing Fraud – Further Advice from the Court (IC)
Conveyancers have seen a number of cases go through the courts involving identity fraud, resulting in the loss of client money; each causing them to carefully consider their practices to avoid liability.
One Search Direct Introduce Flexi Smart Contingency House Insurance (IC)
Flexi Smart Contingency House Insurance provides building insurance in the period from exchange of contracts to completion for up to 28 days.
MoJ issues clarification on probate fees after outcry (LSG)
The Ministry of Justice has published further guidance on its plans to hike probate fees in the face of fierce criticism.
Women may be better agents than men claims industry guru (EAT)
Women may make better estate agents than men even though males dominate the sales sector, explains one of the industry’s most respected training experts, Richard Rawlings.