Law firm rebuked after paying out client money to fraudster (LF)
A law firm which was duped into paying away the £333,532 proceeds of a property sale after failing to confirm a client’s email changing their bank details – which turned […]
Conveyancers want ‘log book’ and ‘home report’ for each property (EAT)
The Conveyancing Association wants the creation of a ‘log book’ and ‘Home Reports’ for each home on sale – reminiscent in principle to the ill-fated Home Information Packs as well […]
The return of the HIP? Eight ways conveyancers want to improve the home moving process PIE)
The Conveyancing Association has identified eight areas for improvement that members believe could improve the home moving experience, and one could see the return of a form of the Home […]
Damar Training Launches CLC/SQA Conveyancing Apprenticeships and Diplomas (IC)
Damar Training, the long-established training provider, has partnered with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to offer the new conveyancing apprenticeships as well as the […]
Exclusive: LSB to have new chair after Pitt decides against applying for reappointment (LSG)
The Legal Services Board is to have a new chair in the coming months, after incumbent Sir Michael Pitt took himself out of the running for a second three-year term, […]
SRA denies abuse of process to discipline fraud victim (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has rejected pleas that it would be an abuse of process to prosecute a solicitor who has already been successfully pursued in the High Court.
Stamp duty surcharge rakes in twice as much revenue as expected (PIE)
The government has admitted that the three per cent stamp duty surcharge has raked in twice as much as expected.
Clients are drawn to the advice more than the adviser, says Susskind (LF)
The days of lawyers as trusted advisers are numbered because their a reliable outcome to their issue is more important to clients than a relationship with their lawyer, Professor Richard […]
SRA decision to hold board meetings in private “may breach Legal Services Act” (LF)
The decision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to close its meetings to public and press scrutiny appears to be contrary to its obligations under the Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA), […]
51% of England’s new builds have ‘major faults’ (TC)
Recent research has revealed that over half of new home buyers have experienced problems with their properties. This follows Bovis Homes agreeing to pay compensation of £7m to customers who […]
SRA and transparency: ‘do as we say, not as we do’ (LSG)
The regulator is vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy after shutting out the public and journalists.
Agents warned that new anti-money laundering requirements drawing nearer (PIE)
The 4th Money Laundering Directive is due to become law from June 26. Estate Agents are reminded that the clock is ticking towards a new anti-money laundering regime that will […]